The CRANBERRY CAPER…
A Saucy Saga of Holiday Cheer
Jill-Ann Ouellette
Let’s go on a wild ride through time to unravel the mysteries of this tart little dynamo and its starring role in holiday feasts—including a sugar-free cranberry sauce recipe. Let’s start at the beginning, or at least what passes for a beginning in the murky world of cranberry origins. The story begins in the dense, damp forests of North America, where cranberry bogs have been squishing underfoot for millennia. Due to their very sharp and sour taste, cranberries are rarely eaten raw. Indigenous peoples harvested wild cranberries, using them for food, medicine, and to make the high-energy survival food called pemmican.
RECLAIM Your YOUTH Through
Bioidentical Hormone Optimization
Life Enhancement Clinics of Montana
As we age, our bodies start to reduce the levels of vital hormones they produce, like testosterone, progesterone, and estrogen. These hormones are profoundly important as they are chemical messengers that regulate major systems in the body, so their decline has widespread physical and mental consequences for both men and women. Life Enhancement Clinics of Montana offers a method of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy using hormone pellet therapy as a way to bioidentically replace the lost hormones, which provides steady, consistent relief from the uncomfortable symptoms of hormonal imbalance.
Nature’s MINERAL Powerhouse:
Diatomaceous Earth
Crystal Maceira, LMT, MH
Formed from the fossilized remains of microscopic algae called diatoms, this mineral-rich substance is composed primarily of bioavailable silica—an essential element for human health. From detoxifying the body and eliminating parasites, to supporting joint flexibility and enhancing skin clarity, food-grade diatomaceous earth offers a wide spectrum of uses that bridge natural wellness and practical formulation. Whether you’re seeking a gentle internal cleanse or crafting your own skincare and oral care products, this guide walks you through the science, safety, and versatility of one of nature’s most underestimated resources.
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