by Holistically Whole | Sep 18, 2015
Last night we had one of my favorite dinners, Whole Roast Chicken. I got the recipe from Nom Nom Paleo (one of my favorite sites for Paleo recipes). I have made it before (translation: sent hubby the directions to make it), but I’ve never used a brined whole chicken...
by Holistically Whole | Sep 9, 2015
I can’t believe that summer is over! Just like always, I feel like it has flown by and I’ve accomplished little of what I wanted to. Christopher’s birthday is at the beginning of the summer as well, and it always makes me a little sad. Not just how fast the kids are...
by Holistically Whole | Aug 21, 2015
The Paleo diet allows the occasion rum drink, and what better way to salute the end of summer than with a frozen pina colada! Not only is it yummy, the ingredients are all-natural – so you won’t feel bad about having one or two… or a pitcher…...
by Holistically Whole | Aug 5, 2015
If you read my monthly newsletter, you know that I was planning something “crazy” for my 40th birthday (and if you follow my Facebook page, you probably already know what it is). But, if you were waiting to find out, here is the big reveal: I didn’t...
by Holistically Whole | Jul 24, 2015
I debated about this title – the “healthy” part. I don’t like how gluten-free and other grain-free diets often focus on desserts. And just taking the grain or sugar (or in this case, corn syrup and artificial dyes and flavorings) out of...
by Holistically Whole | Jul 19, 2015
This is the final post in the four-part Autism and Dental Surgery Series, written about my experience when my son Christopher – who has severe autism and is nonverbal – had to have dental surgery. If you missed the other posts, please check out: Autism and...
by Holistically Whole | Jun 22, 2015
This is the third post in a four part series about dental surgery and autism. For children with autism, the dentist can be really difficult and many issues require sedation and surgery. When my son Christopher, who has severe autism and is nonverbal, needed to have...
by Holistically Whole | Jun 13, 2015
This is the second post in a four part series about Autism and Dental Surgery. Please check out Part 1 – Getting Started for more information about preparing for dental surgery and resource links. This is helpful information for any child, but especially helpful...
by Holistically Whole | Jun 5, 2015
I was going to write my first blog about something a little more introductory and not as specific as this topic. But, a lot of people have been asking about this, so I thought it would be helpful to share my research and experience. If you have a child with autism,...
by Holistically Whole | Apr 29, 2015
You’ll love 100% pure, therapeutic grade essential oils from Young Living! After hearing great things about how essential oils were helping children with autism, I began researching their chemistry, history, and uses. I was surprised at how effective and versatile...
My autism journey has changed the way I live and care for my family. I am passionate about nontoxic products, natural remedies, grain-free nutrition, essential oils, and healing the symptoms known as autism. This is a space for anyone aspiring toward cleaner, healthier living.
XO Joanna
