About Gina Laverde

A Chicago-based writer researcher and health coach whose expertise in natural health stems from her experiences recovering her son from autism.
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Autism Undone

Today just feels like the day that I needed to share this with you. This is autism — according to my experience and research. My beautiful son is recovering wonderfully from this disorder, and I am happy to share how we did it with anyone who needs help.

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Stoked about Raw Weight-Loss

What do you get when you cross raw food weight-loss inspiration, Angela Stokes, with the likes of the Raw Divas? Well, according to Tera Werner, Diva Extraordinaire, you get BIG BESSY. The biggest most helpful Body Enlightenment System the group has ever offered. For those of you wishing to embark on the journey of raw [...]

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Wake Up to World Autism Awareness

Uncovering the Autism Label Today is World Autism Awareness Day, and I am smiling because my son just counted the cucumbers on the counter-top. He also picked up the newspaper and said “Al Gore.” He’s 3 ½ years old and has what the world is currently labeling as “autism.” And, I am smiling because this [...]

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Hawthorne: The Little Red Heart-Healer

Ancient Heart Tonic Hawthorne (Crataegus) trees are named for their thorny hedged brush and produce a tart, red berry – similar in appearance to the crab apple – that has been used in folk medicine as a heart tonic since the Middle Ages. The tree, which can grow up to five feet in height, is [...]

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Oh Soy Bad: How We are Misled about the Benefits of Soy

Why is Soy Bad for You – The Soy Problems What’s bad about soy? Here, Doctor Mercola confirms what I discovered about a year ago. All of those soy alternatives that we vegetarians have long been consuming with the intention of better health are NOT healthy for us. Mercola blames the miscommunication of the true [...]

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Hillary and Barack on Health Care

We are fortunate enough to be given a choice between some of the most inspiring presidential candidates of our generation. Sure, nobody’s perfect, and politics often pushes the public airing of dirty laundry. But, I think many of us would agree that our options in this election far exceed the quality of choices we’ve had [...]

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Know Your Limit: Even Natural Remedies Can Backfire

Colloidal Silver Turned this Man’s Skin Blue, and He’s Still Using it? One of my own favorite natural remedies for infection, colloidal silver is reportedly responsible for turning Paul Karason’s skin blue. He’s been living with this ‘irreversible’ condition, known as argyria for over a decade and has never sought professional help for it. According [...]

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Skrewtips Exclusive: Californians Get $150 Marijuana Goodies Card

According to an anonymous source, Californians who are in the know can get a $150 card which entitles them to a smorgasbord of marijuana-laced goodies, for the treatment of anything the herb can remedy. The card is good for one year. Rolling Stone says that all you need is a script from a marijuana friendly [...]

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2007 Skrewtips Recap: Health Lessons of the Year

It’s usually not until the end of the year when I realize the journey that I’ve endured for the preceding 365 days. 2007 was all about overcoming and accepting health challenges. Most of the time, I was busy making green shakes, or trying to conjure up new ways to get my child to eat broccoli. [...]

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Crazy Sexy Cancer on Oprah

I’m usually not one to demand that you tune in to talk shows. But, this Oprah episode has the potential to be a great learning experience. Especially for those who are stuck in the main stream when it comes to medicine. Kris Carr Kicks Cancer’s Butt, Naturally About 4 years ago Kris Carr was diagnosed [...]

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Should We Legalize the Sale of Raw Dairy?

My family and I recently visited a dairy farm in Indiana, where children can milk cows and learn all about how milk does a body good. My son loves animals, so I saw no harm in letting him pet the cows. But, I also had some detective questions of my own for the staff. I [...]

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Halloween is Coming. How Do You Avoid Bringing on Snack Sized Snickers?

Your Answer is Almost Raw So, you want to stick to a diet that makes you feel good – even though your friends will tempt you with Twizzlers and Milk Duds. How does a somewhat raw chocolaty nutty candy bar, sound? Hey, it’s Halloween, live a little! The Daily Raw Café posted this recipe for [...]

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