Episode 43: Reclaiming Your Health Starts in the Kitchen, Not the Pharmacy, with Elizabeth Bruckner
Description
Elizabeth Bruckner, acupuncturist and author of The Homesteader Mindset, shares how traditional food skills transformed her health after decades as a vegetarian left her bedridden with chronic illness.
• Modern homesteading means creating sustainable living through intentional choices, regardless of where you live
• One teaspoon of homemade sauerkraut contains more probiotics than an entire bottle of supplements
• Fermented foods like kefir and garlic provide powerful gut healing benefits simple supplements can't match
• Both Elizabeth and Courtney recovered from serious health issues by reintroducing animal proteins after years of vegetarianism
• Traditional cooking methods help break down anti-nutrients and make foods more digestible
• Fermented dairy is often tolerable even for those who can't digest regular dairy products
• Homesteading creates resilience not just in physical health but also through community building
• Simple homemade alternatives like meat stock and fermented cream ice cream provide superior nutrition
• Finding "frivolous joy" through homesteading skills creates ripple effects throughout your life and community
Get Elizabeth's free Homesteader Habit Tracker at createwellnessproject.com/gift to start your journey with simple daily habits that create powerful change.
Link to a free 30 minute Gut Check Call
Disclaimer: None of the content discussed is meant to be taken as medical advice. All information presented is for educational purposes only and listeners and viewers assume all responsibility around implementing any changes to their health and medical regimen.
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