Worry about disease leads to a focus on health

I hope you all are doing well during our current state of crisis. I know that many people on this list are being seriously affected by social isolation, and I wish you the best transition into and out of this temporary state of life.

When faced with the global worry about disease, my worry transfers to worrying about my personal health and the health of my family. Is it the same for you?

I think of all the things I’m doing wrong or are off in my life. I don’t get enough exercise. I drink coffee. I forgot to give my kids elderberry syrup last week. My three year old has had boogers for two weeks. I buy easy processed snacks for school lunches. This is what I think about as I try to fall asleep.

But… I need to catch myself in this spiral of despair. Instead, I switch to focusing on all the things I am doing right for my health.

I almost always cook dinner from scratch. More than 50% of my food comes from conscious small farmers (and even more right now). I walked or hiked every day this week. I drink lots of water and bone broth and fermented veggies. I’ve been sleeping enough. My family has very limited screen time. And so on...

However, how can you be sure you’re actually in good health?

Sure, you can listen to your body and trust your gut. But, it can be hard, especially in hysterical times like these, because “health” is not definitively quantifiable.

Farmer Aaron had a surge of confidence this week. His doctor had his whole family’s hair tested for vitamin, mineral, and toxin content. The results were astounding!

The whole family had above normal levels of sulfur, silicon, boron, potassium, iron, and manganese. They had normal levels of calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, selenium, and more. The doctor was thrilled with their results.

Two family members tested a bit high for aluminum and lead. They will be doing a doctor-recommended detox and probably have their house water tested to find the source.

Keep in mind, Aaron’s family lives a healthy, active lifestyle. At least 90% of their diet comes from nutrient-dense small farm food. They do not take any vitamins or supplements or pharmaceutical medications - well, except cod liver oil and, when sick, homeopathic or herbal remedies.

And now Aaron’s talking about having his cow’s hair tested in the same way. Maybe coming soon…?

When I heard this news, I had a surge of confidence. If eating food from my primary food source results in test results like these, then I’m on the right track. And I’ll keep going.

To help keep people healthy with access to real farm food, the farmer is putting some basic items on deep discount. These are pantry staples that the farmer has an abundance of.

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  Alaska Wild Salmon Portions 50% off
• Beef Cubes for Stew, 20 pack 30% off
• Beef Patties, 40 pack 10% off
• Pork Chops 8% off
• Filet Mignon, 20 pack 12.5% off

Feel free to check out more of our specials here and bundle deals here.

I wish you all the best during this confusing time of turmoil. Please know the farmer is doing everything in his power to continue providing you high quality, great tasting food.