The Roundup: With a New Twist

Posted by Jill McLaughlin (Grunewald) on Jun 24, 2013

The Roundup has a new add-on: holistic parenting. Even before I became a new mom, a lot of my clients who are parents of small children, were/are pregnant, or were/are seeking pregnancy asked me for resources on holistic parenting. And now that I AM a mom, people are asking me for all kinds of advice. I’m not an expert, folks! I’m learning as I go, but I’d love to share with you some of the resources that I’m finding helpful, along with the herd of regular Roundup links and quotes that we gather throughout the week.

This Week's Roundup

Posted by Jill McLaughlin (Grunewald) on Jun 14, 2013

Here are some highlights from our week. Have a great weekend …

“We have a long way to go until your local MD can understand and manage complex chronic cases. In the meantime, empower yourself with information and by doing what you can to take charge of your own health. The biggest influence on the standard health care model will ultimately be you, the patient.” – Dr. Datis Kharrazian

“Tossing your egg yolks in the trash is kind of like buying a multivitamin, stripping the vitamins from it and then tossing them into the trash.” – Todd Dosenberry

Last Week's Roundup

Posted by Jill McLaughlin (Grunewald) on Jun 03, 2013

I went out of town unexpectly last week and didn’t get ‘round to rounding up the roundup. Here’s the latest edition of what got us jazzed. Enjoy.

“Tofu and green smoothies are not the answer to good health!” – Emily Bartlett

“There’s a big difference between not settling and not starting.” – Seth Godin

This Week's Roundup

Posted by Jill McLaughlin (Grunewald) on May 24, 2013

Here’s what gave us a “hell yeah” this week. Have a great (and hopefully long) weekend.

“Biology is complicated shit. It’s important for you to recognize this. Many ‘experts’ won’t acknowledge that limitation. YOUR body is YOUR best data point.” – Krista Scott-Dixon (quote is from this hilarious, insightful, must-read (and long – grab a cup of tea) post)

“Please think twice before accepting a psychiatric diagnosis (yes, sometimes they are important) and three times before a medication (yes, sometimes they are helpful) – because the consequences of not can be serious.” – Dr. Aviva Romm

This Week's Roundup

Posted by Jill McLaughlin (Grunewald) on May 17, 2013

Here are a few nuggets that inspired and motivated us this week. We hope they inspire you too … 

“Gluten free junk food is still junk.” – Dr. Jill Tieman

“Sugar was always meant to be a treat, a reward. ‘The last time I checked, birthday cake was for birthdays, and birthdays come once a year.’” – Leah Zerbe quoting Robert Lustig, MD

Spring into Cleansing

Posted by Jill McLaughlin (Grunewald) on Apr 18, 2013

Having just pulled through a long winter (although it doesn’t seem quite over for those of us in the Twin Cities), the advent of spring, nature’s new year, is a welcome time for renewal, regeneration, and a natural inclination toward cleansing. We’ve thawed, the daylight hours are extended, and we find ourselves with more energy and anticipation of the lengthened days of summer. 

My Easter Baby

Posted by Jill McLaughlin (Grunewald) on Apr 09, 2013

I’m a new mother. Harriet P. Grunewald arrived into this big world on March 28 in Florida and my husband and I cuddled her in our arms for the first time on March 29 – Good Friday. (We dubbed it Great Friday.) She’s nothing short of amazing – beautiful, alert, calm, and so easy to soothe. She’s only thirteen days old and already giggling in her sleep.