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September 8, 2022 by: Gina

Back into Fitness for the New School Year

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Now it’s  September, it’s time for back to school fitness – for you, Mom! For us, this year has been super challenging: discovering I had PTSD, a flood that led to mold discovery, another move, job loss, falling out with friends. In light of all the stressors, I laid back on my gym visits. As you might know, I am a big fan of SoldierFit,

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April 8, 2022 by: Gina

The Mandolorian Guide To Parenting A Child on The Autism Spectrum

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Raising a child on the autism spectrum is no easy feat but after more than a decade in, I’ve learned a few things out in the world that has made me a better mother and with that, hopefully, given my daughter a better future. And as a huge fan of “The Mandolorian,” I couldn’t help but notice that there are some real truths to be

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February 18, 2022 by: Gina

100 Ways to Detox Your Toxic Home, Family & Life

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We live in an incredibly toxic world. It seems no matter what you do, you cannot avoid exposure to harmful chemicals, compounds, and nano-toxins in your food, water, and the very air you breathe. It’s everything you own too. Numerous studies link these agents to cancer, Alzheimer’s, learning disabilities, miscarriage and a host of other illnesses, conditions, and complications. (Note that this article contains my

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March 21, 2020 by: Gina

F-word series: Fortitude

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Once upon a time, I wrote an “F-word series” and today I’m revisiting a word that you have to embrace if you want to be great: FORTITUDE According to Dictionary.com, fortitude is a noun meaning, “mental and emotional strength in facing difficulty, adversity, danger, or temptation courageously”. Wow. Hard. CORE.  Lots of heavy-hitter terms there, did you notice? “emotional strength”, “adversity”, “courageously.” A difficult skill,

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September 16, 2019 by: Gina

Homeopathy and Autism, Round 3

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So I thought I would pop in quick for an update about our struggles treating our child who is on the autism spectrum. Since she hit puberty about 2.5 years ago, we’ve struggled with regressions and physical issues, on top of what we’d already been having problems with. Predominantly, she has been suffering with terrible gut health issues common in autism. To date, we had

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September 14, 2019 by: Gina

Emergency Preparedness for Persons with Disabilities and Special Needs

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Where I live, we don’t get tornados, hurricanes or earthquakes – or if we do, they are a mere inconvenience. While flooding is a big concern in this area, our home is not in a danger zone. While that is, of course, a blessing to my family, it also means that disaster planning is not something we often think about. Emergency preparedness for persons with

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August 14, 2019 by: Gina

Health Benefits of Matcha Green Tea

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You’ve probably heard of matcha green tea and may be wondering what all the fuss is. Is this a diet trend or fad? Is it healthful? Can I replace my coffee addiction with matcha and will I like it? Can I add it to a GAPS, Whole 30, Paleo or another special diet? What does matcha green tea do? Well, never fear, I’m here to

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August 5, 2019 by: Gina

Autism and Bathroom Issues

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If you’ve raised or cared for a child on the autism spectrum, you may have had your share of dealing with autism and bathroom issues such as incontinence and other toileting issues. The causes are diverse and complicated, many of them predicated on problematic gut issues and/or psychological issues. Please note: this post is a paid collaboration with Aeroflow UROLOGY. But this is no reason

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July 25, 2019 by: Gina

Weighted Blanket for Autism: Our Experience With Sonna Zona

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Welcome to my new series, Autism Solutions! In this section, I’ll review a product, intervention, or other helpful tools that can aid a child or youth on the autism spectrum. If you are in need of useful tools, tech or toys for your child, this series can help you with advice like my autism safety product guide. This week, I’m taking a look at weighted

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July 10, 2019 by: Gina

What Is Colloidal Silver Good For? My “What The Heck” Natural Health Series

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You may have seen friends talking about, buying or recommending colloidal silver and, if you’re like me, your first thought may have been, “What the heck is colloidal silver?” It’s especially curious to those of us living a nontoxic life, who know that many heavy metals, like mercury or aluminum, are toxic. Why is silver different? Other common questions about colloidal silver include: What is

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Welcome!

Gina Badalaty

I’ve been blogging since 2002 with about raising girls with with disabilities. I'm on a mission to help moms like me thrive and live toxin-free! Read more!

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Recent Posts

  • Back into Fitness for the New School Year
  • The Mandolorian Guide To Parenting A Child on The Autism Spectrum
  • 100 Ways to Detox Your Toxic Home, Family & Life
  • F-word series: Fortitude
  • Homeopathy and Autism, Round 3

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