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Pelosi's Obamacare logic would send Jefferson reeling
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Memorial Day madness: Yo-yo time for Wall Street
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Concert review: James Morrison (Video)
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Corruption fighter Patrick Fitzgerald resigns as U.S. Attorney in Chicago
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UAW and GM not protecting long-term temporary workers
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D.C. United to play Richmond Kickers in U.S. Open Cup
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It is a wonderful time to head to Lake County CA for wine (Part 2)
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Arizona Sheriff Arpaio uses taxpayers' money to send birther investigators to Hawaii
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It's just poop: Potty talk and potty training
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Be crystal for God
Jessica Claire Haney
This holistic mom dreams of a day when all kids -- and adults -- eat foods with only recognizable ingredients. Paying attention is not an option for me; it's a necessity.
A few years ago, my body started breaking down and let me know I wasn’t like all those other Jessicas who were still in their twenties. I began making the rounds of alternative health practitioners and nutritionists to deal with stomach problems, thyroid problems, chronic grumpiness, and infertility, issues that my doctors weren't addressing with any success. With a lot of help and a bunch of lifestyle changes, I managed to work my way back to healthy and happy. And pregnant!
Now a full-on convert to natural family living and a mom to a three-year-old, I’m on a mission to share my insights -- and my persistent questions -- about nutrition and holistic health with other moms and with anyone else looking for something that will work and feel good when other stuff doesn’t. As a leader of a local chapter of Holistic Moms Network, I've tried to build a community that supports other parents in making healthy decisions for their families.
My writing has appeared in parenting publications and poetry journals. I blog about life on the alternative/mainstream divide at Crunchy-Chewy Mama, and I'm a contributor for DC Metro Moms.
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Recent Entries by Jessica Claire Haney
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Holistic health conference to address body, mind, and planet
Published 3:03 p.m. April 13, 2012
Take Back Your Health to hold second DC-area conference
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Yoga festival season gets underway
Published 1:22 p.m. March 20, 2012
Large-scale yoga festivals will draw thousands this spring and summer
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Harvard Food Law Society to Host Raw Milk Debate
Published 10:09 p.m. February 15, 2012
When "Real Food" advocates go up against a lawyer and the government, who will win?
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Top Ten Holistic Health Insights for 2012
Published 12:20 p.m. December 31, 2011
Another year reveals some intriguing strategies for healthy living.
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Farm food freedom advocates keep up momentum
Published 11:36 a.m. December 12, 2011
From a Chicago rally to a Congressional film showing, food freedom activists demand attention.
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Maine town affirms local food rights
Published 8:30 p.m. November 18, 2011
This is the first of many columns where the Right and Left stare across the great divide and debate the issue of the day. Today it is "Occupy Wall Street" and discuss....
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Wise Traditions conference celebrates "real food," decries myths about fat and salt
Published 6:57 p.m. November 11, 2011
Proponents of traditional diets gather in Dallas.
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Raw milk supporters rally around 'criminal' moms
Published 11:16 p.m. November 2, 2011
Crowd gathers outside FDA to protest restrictive sales policy
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Musical sheds light on breast cancer
Published 1:10 p.m. October 31, 2011
Breast in Show musical enjoys successful premiere
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Mothers to risk arrest in “milk and cookies” event outside FDA
Published 11:00 p.m. October 31, 2011
Bringing raw milk across state lines breaks transport ban and may put some moms in jail.
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Young entrepreneur draws hundreds to holistic health conference
Published 8:03 p.m. October 23, 2011
Heeding the call to "take back their health," holistic-minded enthusiasts flock to conference.
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Dentist spells out teeth-health connection for parents
Published 11:27 a.m. September 26, 2011
Dr. Felix Liao is on a mission to educate parents about the connection between dental health and overall health.
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Author of new 'Yoga Bitch' memoir gets audience laughing
Published 12:36 p.m. August 30, 2011
The importance of taking care of your body before you can take care of your children was spelled out clearly for me long ago. "Yoga Bitch" reinforces that message.
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Parents avoid outdoors amid air quality warnings
Published 4:30 p.m. July 21, 2011
When a slice of air is full of nasty ingredients, keep the kiddos inside.
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Gluten-free expo showcases abundance of products
Published 9:43 a.m. July 10, 2011
Gluten-free treats abound at D.C. expo hosted by celiac disease program
