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By Terah Belle

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Infrared thermometers. Are they safe?

Posted on November 18, 2020November 18, 2020by Terahbelle

A couple months ago I posted about our new, touchless, infrared thermometer from FORA. It is a medical grade non-contact thermometer- and it is my favorite + highly trusted thermometer. It has an extremely high accuracy rating when used as directed, which I of course had to test out myself. Shortly after I aimed this […]

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Optimizing our health for Covid-19 using supplements & herbs.

Posted on April 7, 2020January 10, 2021by Terahbelle

This pandemic is encouraging all of us to take inventory of our base-line level of health. How healthy is our immune system? What things have we been neglecting? What can we do to strengthen our immune defense? Zinc & vitamin C are hard to come by right now. Anti-oxidants like resveratrol and curcumin are selling […]

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Supplements & Healthy Pregnancy

Posted on February 4, 2019January 10, 2021by Terahbelle

“What supplements should I take while pregnant??” I have been asked this so many times! As mothers we always want to do what is best for our children, and that starts during pregnancy. There are some really helpful things we can do while pregnant to benefit ourselves and our growing babe. There is also the […]

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Treating A Fever Naturally.

Posted on January 12, 2019January 12, 2019by Terahbelle

Fevers are a natural part of fighting germs and illness, but they can often be very unsettling to parents. You’ve probably gathered fears over the years from hearing things like, “untreated and high fevers can cause damage to brain cells or hearing loss” or, “high fevers can cause seizures” and so on. As a parent […]

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Heavy Metal Detox Smoothie

Posted on November 14, 2018January 10, 2021by Terahbelle

Finally, a heavy metal detox tutorial! I have spoken many times about the importance of drinking this smoothie every day. Not just for children with Down syndrome, but for all of us! Clearing heavy metals from the brain, tissues, and organs can have profound health benefits. It will allow you to think clearer, combat neurological […]

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Life giving foods & Indys Detox smoothie

Posted on March 20, 2018January 10, 2021by Terahbelle

Smoothies are one of the best ways to pack a huge nutritional punch into one cup. I have given Indy powerhouse smoothies since she first started taking solids. Now that we are fighting atypical cells and going through heavy duty chemotherapy, excellent nutrition is more important than ever. Indy gets a detox smoothie every day […]

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The ultimate winter medicine kit.

Posted on December 6, 2017January 10, 2021by Terahbelle

Tis’ the season… of more than just Christmas cheer. Flu and cold season are upon us, but it doesn’t have to be scary & dreadful. If you know what you are up against and have a cupboard stocked full of remedies- your sicknesses will be milder and shorter lived. I get a TON of questions […]

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Cashews save the cheese lovers day.

A life without cheese is no life at all. At least some would say. I have mostly been off of dairy my entire adult life for health reasons (and a happier tummy) and have had to get creative in the kitchen to recreate my comforting favorites. What I have learned over the years is what […]

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Enhancing Fertility.

Posted on November 7, 2017January 10, 2021by Terahbelle

I waited 5 years for her. I think that entitles me to all the mommy and me matching I can get, right?   Today for #healthyturtletuesday I want to share a few tips for improving fertility. This is a topic I am very passionate about, and something I personally worked on for five years. I […]

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Treating an earache without antibiotics.

Posted on September 5, 2017January 10, 2021by Terahbelle

Earaches are one of the most common complaints in babies, as they have several causes and can occur frequently. Earaches can occur when pressure changes in the middle ear (think flying or driving through elevation changes), from the inflammation that accompanies teething, from build up of fluid behind the ear drum, and from viral or […]

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Welcome to my page! Here you will see excerpts from my life as a mom of two who has journeyed through infertility, Down syndrome, cancer, bone marrow transplant, and now-healing. I am a nurse practitioner of natural medicine and love to share what I have learned in my years of practice. Thanks for coming by for a dose of sunshine and sustenance!
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Finally got the chance to look at our family pictures. My heart 💛 I am so grateful that I felt prompted to get these before we went back to Rico. I have so many favorites but here are a few! I wish all of them could have their own cover feature on my feed ☺️ Pic 2 fills me up- Birdy confidently holding a nervous Indy’s hand as she helped her walk on the rocks and pic 3- our family dance party [anthem for life]. I felt so happy the night we took these.
It’s been a rough 24 hours for our Indy Llew 💛 yesterday she had a picc line placed in her arm, a drain placed in her abdomen to reroute the fluid getting trapped by the blockage, and a biopsy through her back of the lymph nodes that are enlarged. She has been in pain but is always so strong- every second of the day I remind myself to be strong like her. The hardest part is to see her in pain and to see her spirits dampened. Even though she is sweet & cheerful always, she is sad about all of this. She wants to be better just like we all want her to be. So I whisper to her while she sleeps & tell her that one day these hardships will pass, and she’ll be free of this, on her towel at the beach.
I had a hard time choosing which picture to use as the cover, because this evening on the beach was incredibly special & meaningful. Indy was so happy 💗 I’ll treasure these photos, this video, and this moment forever. Ultimately I chose the first picture because it shows the depth and wisdom of a little girl who carries an enormous spirit. This was our last good day in her favorite Rico home.
If Indy can continue to smile so can we ❤️ we just landed in utah & drove straight to the hospital. It feels good to be where we are comfortable & known. And also so incredibly sad that we are back so soon, for this reason. The travel back was nerve wracking but I made note of all the happenings that conspired to get Indy home safely. We still don’t know exactly what is causing this blockage, they think it is a rare complication of transplant. And while that is a serious thing in itself that’s what we are praying it is- because that is better than the alternative.
B took this picture through the window to our hospital room last night. I had just let out a good cry as I held Indy, laid my head down on hers, and fell asleep. As tears fell from my eyes I felt that angels were near. Looking at this picture, there is no question. Indy and I were getting an angel hug. The white halo surrounding my body brought me the comfort I needed last night.
National siblings day 💛
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