tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541541594755423362.post6037146102461119848..comments2023-10-09T03:05:04.796-04:00Comments on ~ The Woodwife's Journal ~: Part of the JourneySharonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10330008208876840127noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541541594755423362.post-39076317538479723472011-06-25T23:07:16.697-04:002011-06-25T23:07:16.697-04:00@JennySounds like you've had a hard road...my ...@<a href="#c5186964642711362956" rel="nofollow">Jenny</a>Sounds like you've had a hard road...my prayers are with you. I think small steps are the way to go. There's so much to learn. We have the advantage of a wonderful, teaching, organic farm near us where I've learned a lot to help me on my journey. Seems like the government is out to stop real organic food from being grown and sold by small farmers and stopping raw milk from being sold. So, you do the best you can. You know about the clean 15 and the dirty dozen, right? If not, I'll send you the info.<br />~SharonSharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10330008208876840127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541541594755423362.post-51869646427113629562011-06-25T13:59:52.191-04:002011-06-25T13:59:52.191-04:00One of the rehabs that my daughter was in was base...One of the rehabs that my daughter was in was based on organic 'whole foods'. Part of the theory of treatment being that if the body is strong and 'in balance' it is easier to resist the temptations of heroin.<br /><br />I had to stay with her for the six weeks she was in the program. <br /><br />We stayed in a tiny apartment within walking distance of whole foods, organic butchers, etc. We were allowed to drink and cook with only bottled, purified water.<br /><br />It was a very high stress time, but eating that way (and taking carefully timed natural supplements combined with vitamin C and B IV's to combat environmental contiments) worked.<br /><br />Kind of.<br /><br />First of all, it was so expensive to eat like that...it cost me more to feed her and I then I spent on groceries when the entire family still lived at home. I mean, it was wickedly expensive.<br /><br />Their theory was that if you were in excellent health you didn't need to go to doctors, etc., but still, spending well over 1,400 a month for food for two people was out of control for us, financially.<br /><br />I've been watching Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution and the problem is so massive and so invasive that I really don't even know how 'normal' families can start.<br /><br />I guess small improvement are always good, but the problem is so immense it feels almost insurmountable.<br /><br />I do a lot of organic gardening and we eat a lot from the garden in the months that it produces. And then we are back to buying produce where I can't tell you the origin.<br /><br />Sigh.<br /><br />Anyway.<br /><br />Obviously you can tell this was a thought provoking post for me.<br /><br />I wish I knew the answers.<br /><br />I wish that eating healthy was affordable and simple to do.<br /><br />Thank you for linking.<br /><br />A+Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12462124067637610359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541541594755423362.post-45028965363893746822011-06-23T15:42:27.771-04:002011-06-23T15:42:27.771-04:00@HWhen I started out a few years ago, I wasn't...@<a href="#c3605023056718089273" rel="nofollow">H</a>When I started out a few years ago, I wasn't even aware of some of the things that I'm doing now. At least not that I could do them myself, at home! It's been a learning process and I still have a long way to go. And I don't keep up with all these things regularly but I'm trying!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10330008208876840127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541541594755423362.post-36050230567180892732011-06-23T01:54:43.107-04:002011-06-23T01:54:43.107-04:00I applaud your desre to travel this path and am su...I applaud your desre to travel this path and am sure that it is something I should consider more carefully. I try to make healthy choices, but nothing in your league!Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13357761230206692089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541541594755423362.post-39630215801096729602011-06-22T22:43:21.653-04:002011-06-22T22:43:21.653-04:00We are trying to more healthy food at my house too...We are trying to more healthy food at my house too.JDaniel4's Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10354900916937838719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541541594755423362.post-85953134031619468062011-06-22T22:43:06.785-04:002011-06-22T22:43:06.785-04:00We go to the Mennonite community and get our produ...We go to the Mennonite community and get our produce, it is not certified organic but they do not use any chemicals. I dehydrate veggies and fruit. I buy beef from my brother who uses organic feed. I buy free-rage eggs and chickens. I would love to make my own cheese and when I retire from teaching plan to have goats. But I live in a city so I must wait till I can move to our farm.mrs. chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02173149105728391833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541541594755423362.post-8815632242942408782011-06-22T22:26:17.054-04:002011-06-22T22:26:17.054-04:00Wow! And I thought I was informed on health food!...Wow! And I thought I was informed on health food!Esther Joyhttp://www.namesofgodonrocks.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541541594755423362.post-37848093332998101592011-06-08T10:12:40.059-04:002011-06-08T10:12:40.059-04:00Just a warning though I'm not too sure if it a...Just a warning though I'm not too sure if it applies to you and hope it doesn't. A neighbors mother had one of the last working wells in the city and eventually was forced to cap it at her own cost. <br />I love your co- op idea. We are moving to an organic area with plenty available during summer, but slim pickings 7 months out of the year. Thats the real problem. Fresh food in the stores is awful. Its expensive, wilted, imported of course. We do have Amish co- ops for whole grains and some are interested in a closer distribution point so I might adapt your idea. Thank you:)LindaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03624659670781181099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541541594755423362.post-10052821468045109372011-06-07T11:55:25.016-04:002011-06-07T11:55:25.016-04:00@LindaM Thanks for your comment, Linda. I'm n...@<a href="#c2117176508535584483" rel="nofollow">LindaM</a> Thanks for your comment, Linda. I'm not sure about the water situation. I guess time will tell, I don't think they can do anything about the well but they may be able to force us to hook up to the city water and sewage.<br />One thing that has helped me to make the switch to more whole foods is becoming the drop off for a food co-op. They deliver here every 4 weeks and because others in the area can also have their orders dropped here, it lowers the minimum that I would have to meet on my own. It's more handy for everyone because the co-op in near Pittsburgh and we're about 2 to 2-1/2 hours away in a rural area. Maybe you could find a similar situation in your new home.<br />Blessings!<br />~SharonSharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10330008208876840127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541541594755423362.post-21171765085355844832011-06-07T11:10:33.423-04:002011-06-07T11:10:33.423-04:00No, you didn't lose me. I've been contempl...No, you didn't lose me. I've been contemplating this very thing lately and have a tentative post in the making because I'm moving from a huge city that offers thousands of food options to a rural area that offers limited options outside of growing season. It has been a culture shock but in the end it will be good for us. <br />Is the city going to force you to use their water or can you keep your well?LindaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03624659670781181099noreply@blogger.com