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results from our doc day

Homeschool happened on the go today–and we started off with a field trip to the ENT for a checkout for Isaac. Poor guy had untreated ear infections for who knows how long in Ethiopia–so we had some mountains to climb once home. He immediately was given tubes after his ear infections wouldn’t clear about a […]

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ashley - April 26, 2012 - 11:32 pm

here are two more to add to your list 🙂

R Thomas
http://www.rthomasdeluxegrill.net/

Raw
http://tassilisrawreality.com/

Sandi - April 27, 2012 - 1:23 am

Allergy shots are great & will really decrease your sensitivities. We got a schnauzer poodle because he doesn’t shed when we found out my youngest & I were allergic to dogs. We found wonderful, loving homes for my long-haired lab & part German shepherd which broke my heart initially but was the best decision. We cordoned off an area inside with a pretty decorative iron gate which he loves & trained the dog to only go in living room & never in bedrooms. It has worked well & no more monthly MD visits!

Jenny marrs - April 27, 2012 - 7:39 am

Oh Andrea, I will pray for sweet Issac’s hearing and for your allergies. That is SO difficult. I don’t know what I would do. I hope the shots and vacuuming help! At least you know the potential cause of all of your vision issues- that is a blessing. But I really hope you can manage through the shots. I know how a pup IS part of the family…especially for your kiddos. And, by the way, super cute pup!!:-)

Amy - April 27, 2012 - 8:28 am

Andrea,
I would check out Allergy Associates (they are in WI but train other allergists). They use sublingual drops instead of shots—much easier and have been wonderful for our 7 year old son. They might have an allergist they could recommend near you. I know that people travel from great distances to see them.

Might be an option for you–

Alicia Wood - April 28, 2012 - 3:11 pm

Farmburger, Zpizza and Flying Biscuit are three of our favorites!

We go to the farmburger in Buckhead. I get the chicken burger (#4 out of their pre-built burgers). It is the oddest combo to me and simply amazing!!!

Let us know when you try some of these places!

Where’s the {organic} beef?

So–momma has been trying this crazy new food plan to help boost the immune system which requires eating organic. We went to dinner tonight at Macaroni Grill–and the only thing organic on their menu was the bottled water…I kid you not–I asked the owner:). He gave me a list what comes to in their meat–and […]

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Kim J - April 25, 2012 - 10:58 pm

Organic? Young Manor…located on the cul-de-sac. Wish I could be more helpful…I just cannot find much after one month on Paleo. The food court at Whole Paycheck…er…Foods.

Staci - April 25, 2012 - 11:08 pm

Panera has several good options! Greenwoods has some organic options. I think Flying Biscuit may, too. You could try asking chef Dave at PhishPhood if they have anything that would meet requirements. Hang in there!

Carrie Tabb - April 26, 2012 - 7:04 am

it is just better to not eat out since there aren’t many options! we do chipotle when we do eat out. the new plum street cafe on canton street has all homemade food and i think uses “real” and possibly organic ingredients. not open for dinner. we need to hang out soon!

Jenni - April 26, 2012 - 7:34 am

I also love Chipotle, but they have a lot of sodium in their food. A friend who used to manage one informed me how much salt they add to their ingredients:(

Maybe a better way of looking at it if you don’t have organic eateries nearby (we have mostly local places, nothing you would have in Atlanta) is how you can do your prep work once a week and have a simple menu plan to follow to make the week nights easier to manage. Crock pot is my best friend in menu planning:)

Andrea Young - April 26, 2012 - 9:20 am

Oh girl…I’ve got our weekly organic meal planning down to a science:). I create our meal plan and shop for everything on the weekend for the week ahead. I post our menu on the frig and I highlight days there will be enough to either invite a family over or bake in two dishes to freeze one–but we usually have a family over for that day:). My question is for organic eateries as Rico and I would love to make the most of a night like last night when we have a sitter and we would love to have a traditional date night…eating in the dining room with a sitter watching our kids just doesn’t have the same appeal as a date night dinner at a restaurant:) Sooo…ya’ll lemme know your organic friendly eatery favorites! Good to know about the sodium too…crazy enough–that is a good thing for me bc I’m trying to add more as I’m always low and sodium helps kill Lyme bacteria:) Any other foodie suggestions send em my way!!!!!

Lyndie - April 26, 2012 - 9:43 am

Jason’s Deli and Farm Burger in Decatur!

Amanda - April 26, 2012 - 10:37 am

Hi! I’ve been reading and enjoying quietly for a while now. Your heart for the Lord has been encouraging to me. I’m praying for you and your health. I am excited for your race, I run a ministry for runners who love the Lord. We have shirts with encouraging scripture on the back. I’ll be praying for you or whomever is able to run. God bless :-).

Katie - April 26, 2012 - 10:45 am

Moes has grass-fed beef and free range chicken and has become my favorite place to go since discovering this (and kids can eat free on Sunday’s)

A really great book is “The Truth About Beauty” by Kat James. This book started me on my journey to eat naturally and locally, cut out the carbs and sugar (but taught me I could still eat things I like by making them myself) and gave me an overall awareness for what I put in my body and feed my family.

Lots of other things I’ve learned over the last 3 years but I don’t want to leave you a page long comment! Praying for you as you trouble shoot and navigate around all the “healthy” things out there.

<3

Sandi H. - April 26, 2012 - 11:31 am

We try Thai & higher end Japanese Hibachi restaurants which tend to be the closest to a preservative free meat option. For pts with chronic inflammation we recommend honey & fresh fruit without skin when they are getting worse because the body recognizes & metabolizes it well. We say no Agave because it metabolizes like high fructose corn syrup, raises uric acid, triglycerides & can inflame the liver which works to rid your body of toxins. Anything in moderation is ok but if you are having trouble it may help to limit sugar substitutes for a little while-its definitely no fun if you have a sweet tooth but it will help. We will be praying daily for CLEAR vision, MIRACULOUS HEALING, LOTS OF ENERGY for you!

Leesa Triana - April 26, 2012 - 1:32 pm

For a great casual meal I really like ZPizza. They use organic as much as possible…have vegan and gluten free options…and their meat options are low fat, nitrate, MSG and preservative free. The have great salads too. Another great option is Woodfire Grill. They support local, sustainable, organic agriculture as well as responsible animal stewardship and sustainable fishing practices. The menu changes daily based on the best available product and the staff knows their stuff so they can help you make the best choices. Coming from a fellow Lyme challenged individual I know how important it is to pay attention to what does and DOES NOT go into your body.

April McAndrews - April 26, 2012 - 4:54 pm

Good luck on the organic eateries but maybe date night can take on an adventure as well– interesting picnics in different parks? Any parks that offer free concerts…. Just some thoughts but you are much more creative than I am so get crazy!

Jenn - April 26, 2012 - 5:35 pm

Hi Andrea,

So sorry to hear how sick you have been. This comment is completely off topic of your restaurant request. I just wanted to pass along some info that might help you with the Candida, and possibly some of your other ailments. When I was younger(20 years ago), I suffered terribly with ulcerative colitis. I tried tons of things to help, but I kept getting sicker and sicker, after my last hospitalization my mom found Kambucha tea. A true lifesafer for me. I know that my disease is completely unrelated to yours, but this kambucha mushroom has such incredible healing properties that it might be able to help you. It is an incredible probiotic and helps to heal the gut, so this is why I think it might help you with your candida. Do a google search for it and you will be able to see the incredible stuff that this 100% natural, and organic mushroom does. It helped me, and I have even heard of someone who’s eyesight improved after drinking this. It is not an overnight cure, it too me months, and then years to recover, but it works, and it is long lasting healing, better than any medication I ever took. Hope this helps.

Shelly - April 26, 2012 - 8:28 pm

Flying Biscuit!! When I was big into the Maker’s Diet (I still try to do it, but we’re not as strict), Flying Biscuit was the only place we ate out. Just don’t eat the biscuits or the bread. The rest is totally healthy and organic. My fav is the fried egg salad.

Alicia Wood - April 26, 2012 - 9:58 pm

It is hard and I think most of these have been mentioned – Chipotle, Zpizza up 400, Flying Biscuit and our new favorite Farm Burger (we go to the Buckhead location).

best friends are forever…

It should be noted that our “Dinner with the Dentons” has changed from Tuesday to Thursday nights so Jack and Parker can participate in their baseball practices without rushed dinner plans to follow:). We are going strong on our weekly dinner commitment with our dear friends who really have become family through this commitment. (Never […]

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Melissa in KY - April 21, 2012 - 8:06 am

You’re so blessed to have friends like that and so are the kids. We only have one 6 yr old daughter (due to apparent infertility)and I hate that she doesn’t have any friends/family like this. We have friends of course, just none that we see frequently and have children around her age. I’m praying that this changes soon!