Shivaya Naturals

I recently came across your blog and have been rea...

2010-02-11T01:47:57.616-07:00

I recently came across your blog and have been reading along. I thought I would leave my first comment. I don't know what to say except that I have enjoyed reading. Nice blog. I will keep visiting this blog very often.

Alena

http://ovarianpain.net

I wanted to know where the idea began of a circle ...

2010-01-08T20:07:07.533-07:00

I wanted to know where the idea began of a circle of stones, and so I read this post. I am silent, and humble. This IS why I blog, and create. Thank you for sharing and putting into words the ideas from my heart that I could not yet get out. The quote at the beginning is freeing, I will treasure my "circle of stones".

Heather I love your blog and I have been reading b...

2009-12-09T21:57:02.221-07:00

Heather I love your blog and I have been reading back through the archives when I came across this post.

I agree with you completely that food is essential to health and that it is so important to pay attention to diet and the implications of food choices, particularly where our children are concerned.

I nursed my babies well past their third year, avoided processed food, HFCS, white sugar, white flour, preservatives. I varied the grains in our diet, limited cows milk and soy products, made almost everything from scratch, canned my own foods - organic, local and seasonal as much as possible. My kids eat a wide variety of foods, good proteins, far more than the RDA of fruits and vegetables and yet my daughter still developed Type 1 diabetes at the age of 6.

It's believed that Type 1 can be triggered by environmental factors, stress or a virus like chicken pox. It may be caused by a lack of Vitamin D - not helped by our overuse of sunscreen, or overexposure to certain proteins in those who carry the genetic link. There is a possibility it is caused by vaccines or because our immune systems are underchallenged in our overly sanitized environment and yet overtaxed by everything from pollution to chemicals. In our experience, we don't vax, use natural cleaning products, homeschool our kids allowing us to ensure they get plenty of fresh air and exercise, see an excellent naturopath who guides us in the use of supplements and balancing natural health products with a good diet. We still ended up with a T1 diagnosis for our daughter.

The thing is that we don't know enough about how the body works and interacts with its environment and while it might be comforting to think that our food choices alone could protect our children from this, the fact of the matter is that food choices are unlikely to be a significant contributing factor in contracting Type 1 diabetes. If your niece has it, and your sons have food allergies or other potential markers for autoimmune disorders, I urge you to stay vigilant, and keep making good choices, but also be aware that T1 diabetes isn't something that we can control with our choices.

Hello, I just came across your blog and this pictu...

2009-12-07T18:51:45.264-07:00

Hello, I just came across your blog and this picture of your rocking chair. I absolutely love it and was wondering where you got it from? Your yarns are beautiful!

Such a hard place to be though. After my second m...

2009-12-03T23:53:11.601-07:00

Such a hard place to be though. After my second miscarriage I needed time to heal and have space. Hopefully you can find that and still feel the love from the family around.

I wish you peace and healing and I am sending you ...

2009-12-03T23:27:34.935-07:00

I wish you peace and healing and I am sending you love.

Your boys were a pleasure, Heather. We all had a ...

2009-12-03T13:18:11.005-07:00

Your boys were a pleasure, Heather. We all had a great afternoon.

Beautiful! If you ever have any for sale.... ;)

2009-12-03T13:18:10.559-07:00

Beautiful! If you ever have any for sale.... ;)

ah, shucks...

2009-12-03T13:18:11.036-07:00

ah, shucks...

That is so funny, b/c I am from San Francisco, and...

2009-12-03T13:18:10.828-07:00

That is so funny, b/c I am from San Francisco, and reading your blog makes me homesick :)

So beautiful! I miss the snow so much!

2009-12-03T13:18:10.860-07:00

So beautiful! I miss the snow so much!

Good luck with the products/business launch. Soun...

2009-12-03T13:18:11.206-07:00

Good luck with the products/business launch. Sounds like you have a good business and life philosophy!

Gorgeous red! I'm on my second MSCS - the pattern ...

2009-12-03T13:18:10.897-07:00

Gorgeous red! I'm on my second MSCS - the pattern is fun and easy once you get the hang of it. Both are for my sisters so I can't wait to knit one for me.

Let me know your ID so I can check it out!

2009-12-03T13:18:11.176-07:00

Let me know your ID so I can check it out!

Hi Julie,It is Coloradoknitter. I would love to kn...

2009-12-03T13:18:11.075-07:00

Hi Julie,

It is Coloradoknitter. I would love to know yours as well!

All the best,
Heather

What a sweet Christmas. There is a box heading yo...

2009-12-03T13:18:10.939-07:00

What a sweet Christmas. There is a box heading your way to make it even sweeter!

What a beautiful gift! How fun!!!

2009-12-03T13:18:10.979-07:00

What a beautiful gift! How fun!!!

I love how that yarn worked up. Very cute!

2009-12-03T13:18:10.524-07:00

I love how that yarn worked up. Very cute!

Hi There! Hostess for The Scavenger Hunt stopping...

2009-12-03T13:18:10.781-07:00

Hi There! Hostess for The Scavenger Hunt stopping by. I need you to send me your address to sign up, that was the only thing missing. Thanks!!

Hi Wendy! My ravelry name is coloradoknitter. Than...

2009-12-03T13:18:11.238-07:00

Hi Wendy! My ravelry name is coloradoknitter. Thanks for letting me know how to find you.

This is so cute! I love your yarn!

2009-12-03T13:18:10.583-07:00

This is so cute! I love your yarn!

Hello, Heather!! This is Headmistress Wartbobble c...

2009-12-03T13:18:10.696-07:00

Hello, Heather!! This is Headmistress Wartbobble checking up on you! :) Hope all is well. Please visit the HSKS4 blog when you get the chance.

Holly,Thank you for your message! I have been enjo...

2009-12-03T13:18:11.105-07:00

Holly,

Thank you for your message! I have been enjoying your blog for some time now, and I look forward to emailing you when we launch Shivaya!

All the best,
Heather

thanks for getting this posted and updating your b...

2009-12-03T13:18:10.660-07:00

thanks for getting this posted and updating your blog for anonymous comments!

C-U-T-E!

2009-12-03T13:18:10.635-07:00

C-U-T-E!