These turn out super fudgy with crinkly tops—no cottage cheese taste! Ingredients (for an 8x8 pan, about 9-12 brownies): • 1 cup full-fat or 4% cottage cheese (blends creamier and boosts protein) • 1/2 cup almond butter (or any nut/seed butter) • 1/2 cup sugar or sweetener (like maple syrup, honey, coconut sugar or sugar-free alternative) • 1/3-1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-processed for richer flavor) Optional add-ins: Chocolate chips for extra gooeyness, chopped nuts like almonds. Instructions: • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper. • Blend cottage cheese until smooth (no curds left). • Mix in almond butter, sugar, and cocoa powder until combined. • Fold in chocolate chips if using. • Spread into pan and bake 20-25 minutes (center should be slightly gooey). • Cool completely (chill for best fudginess), then slice.

Hey Holistic Americans! ✨ What if I told you that the same herb used in ancient Rome to sharpen warriors' vision before battle could help you combat screen fatigue, eye strain, and age-related vision decline today? Meet fennel (Foeniculum vulgare), a feathery, fragrant Mediterranean herb that's been supporting eye health since Cleopatra's time. While most people know it as a culinary spice, fennel has serious medicinal properties that herbalists have treasured for thousands of years. Let's explore why this ancient ally deserves a place in your modern wellness routine. What Is Fennel? * Fennel is a flowering plant in the carrot family, native to the Mediterranean region. It features: * Feathery, fern-like leaves (similar to dill) * Yellow flowers that bloom in umbrella-shaped clusters * Aromatic seeds packed with medicinal compounds * A sweet, licorice-like flavor used in cooking worldwide But fennel is far more than a kitchen herb. For millennia, it's been revered in traditional medicine systems, from Ancient Greece and Rome to Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine—as a powerful remedy for digestive health, detoxification, and especially eye health. The Ancient Origins of Fennel A Warrior's Vision Herb Ancient Rome: Roman warriors consumed fennel before battle, believing it sharpened their vision and gave them a tactical advantage. They weren't just being superstitious,they may have been onto something scientifically valid. Ancient Egypt: While Cleopatra lined her eyes with kohl for beauty and protection, Egyptian healers used fennel in remedies for eye ailments and clarity. Ancient Greece: The Greek name for fennel, marathon, comes from the Battle of Marathon (490 BC), where fennel grew abundantly on the battlefield. Greek physicians like Hippocrates prescribed it for vision problems. Ayurvedic Medicine: In India, fennel (saunf) is one of the key herbs for both digestive and visual clarity. It's believed to cool excess heat in the body that can manifest as eye inflammation.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗦𝗼𝗮𝗽 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗽 🚫 Many popular dish soaps like Dawn are effective at cleaning, but they often contain harsh chemicals that can be harmful for your health and the environment: * 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗵𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 – can contribute to water pollution * 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 – can irritate skin and eyes * 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗹𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗿𝘀 / 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 – unnecessary chemicals ➡️ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: You don’t need toxic chemicals to get your dishes clean. A simple DIY dish soap is safer, eco-friendly, and costs far less. 𝗗𝗜𝗬 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗦𝗼𝗮𝗽 🧼 This gentle, natural soap cleans effectively without harsh chemicals: * 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗮𝗽 – plant-based, biodegradable * 𝗕𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗮 – removes grease and odors * 𝗘𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗶𝗹𝘀 (optional) – lemon, orange, or lavender for scent 𝗗𝗜𝗬 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗲 🧪 Ingredients (for 16 oz bottle): * 1 cup liquid castile soap * 1 tbsp baking soda * 10–15 drops essential oil (optional) * 1 cup warm water Instructions: * Mix all ingredients in a bottle and shake well * Use 1–2 tsp per dishwashing session * Store in a cool, dry place ⏱ 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲: 5 minutes 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 💵 * DIY: ~𝗦$0.10 per bottle * Commercial dish soap: 𝗦$3–$5 per bottle * Cost savings per bottle: ~𝗦$2.90–$4.90 * Annual savings (1 bottle/week): ~$𝗦150–$250 💰 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱-𝗯𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆: You can clean all your dishes safely, save money, and skip toxic chemicals every day.

From our Founder @Doug Reed ____________________________ My name is Doug, and I am an avid organic gardener, a holistic health lover, and a 9th-generation Son of the American Revolution. I love God, I love America, and I love my family. I also love that you are here! The Holistic American Health Academy was founded on my tireless passion for wellness and freedom. We are not just about Holistic Health. We are about education and awareness. We are about empowering America to reclaim and restore our God-given rights to freedom, autonomy, and wellness toward individual/collective health and abundance. Together, we can help change the course of history and our lives. A little about me: I am 52 years old, and I am the oldest person in my immediate family. My mom died when I was 7 years old, and my Dad passed at age 66 from liver cancer. If I had known back then what I do now, Dad might still be with me! I am pissed off. I am saddened, and I have had enough! Like most Americans, I am tired of watching our fellow patriots, veterans, elders, and children being treated with malice by a system that does not care for their ultimate well-being. We are under attack from every angle; physically, mentally, and emotionally, and the powers that be are profiting from America’s suffering. We are fighting evil. Our war is a spiritual war. A war of principles, ethics, and morality. My heart aches for all of you. Your pain is my pain, and mine is yours. My story is your story, and yours is mine. We share this common bond, not for the sake of garnering pity but for the mission of making truth, compassion, and unity the new normal while fulfilling the calling to serve. Human beings are interconnected in ways we don’t fully understand. Despite all the lies and deception being forced upon us, despite being told how to think, and that we have no right to an opinion, you STILL found your way here! You KNOW what the truth is, or you have some extreme suspicions about what you’re being spoon-fed.

As Valentine’s Day approaches, millions of people will give flowers as a symbol of love without realizing that those bouquets may be coated in toxic pesticides. Unlike food, flowers are not regulated for pesticide residues, meaning there is no limit to how much poison can be left on a single bouquet, including chemicals banned on food crops. Unregulated flowers put farmworkers and florists at serious risk, with exposures linked to cancer, birth defects, and long-term illness. From flower farms in Kenya and Colombia to florist shops in the U.S., workers report devastating health impacts while companies evade accountability. Love shouldn’t come at the cost of workers’ lives. Please sign this alert and tell Congress to begin regulating pesticides on flowers! When traditions rely on harmful practices, sustainability doesn’t always mean finding a better version of the same thing; sometimes it means opting out. Valentine’s Day offers an opportunity to reimagine what a meaningful gift looks like, especially in places where ethical, organic flowers aren’t available, and the more responsible choice may be to skip flowers entirely in favor of gifts that align with our values . Choose Valentine’s gifts that reflect care for people, workers, and the planet READ: “Deaths and Illness from Unregulated Pesticide Residues on Flowers” by Alexis Baden-Mayer