Simple Farmhouse Life

145. Health Priorities and Compromises + Herbalism for Beginners | Amy of The Fewell Homestead

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Because of the pervasiveness of harmful ingredients in food and household products, living a toxin-free lifestyle requires swimming upstream!  We have to be intentional about sourcing our food well, reading labels carefully, and monitoring what we allow into our homes.  However, there may be certain compromises we must make along the way, and those compromises will look different for everyone.  Amy Fewell has been living this homesteading lifestyle for years, and she started on this path in search of healing for her son.  I knew Amy would be perfect to discuss this topic with because she brings balance to the conversation.  While we can’t do it all when it comes to taking care of our families’ health, we can prioritize the things that make the biggest impact for us.  We also chat about herbalism and the importance of learning our bodies and how to support them!

In this episode, we cover:

  • The health challenge that led Amy’s family to herbalism and homesteading
  • Why it’s important to take an individualized approach to health
  • One major ingredient that Amy keeps out of her family’s diet
  • How organic food can save you money in the long run
  • What food standards we adhere to when we are traveling
  • The few foods to prioritize in your diet when you are away from your normal routine
  • Why you need fewer cleaning products than you think
  • Recognizing marketing that makes you think you need to do or have more
  • Our real-world approaches to the topic of EMF exposure
  • Embracing slow medicine through herbalism
  • The importance of learning about the human body and how to support it yourself
  • What it looks like to take your family’s health into your own hands


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