tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18798915810939383982024-03-04T23:16:43.868-05:00Dear Sister KnowitallLet Sister Knowitall be your family's resource for natural health and wellness. Has traditional medicine been a letdown? The high cost of insurance, pharmaceuticals, toxins in cleaning and hygiene products, not to mention the food we eat all led me to learn all I can about natural alternatives for health and wellness. My extensive research, personal experiences and of course, the fails are here for your learning pleasure. I hope you find my blog both entertaining and educational. Cindy Gilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15383122489321601490noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1879891581093938398.post-65770255690445993472019-08-06T15:49:00.003-04:002019-08-06T15:50:02.334-04:00Natural Alternatives for Nighttime Acid Reflux
Dear Sister Knowitall,
I'm looking for recommendations please, I woke up choking due to aspirating stomach acid into my airway while I was sleeping. It was terrifying I really thought I was dying.
Signed, All Choked Up
Dear All Choked Up,
I bet you were pretty scared. At night, we are obviously lying down which allows for the opportunity for some of the acid in our stomachs to travel Cindy Gilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15383122489321601490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1879891581093938398.post-42046317996890112212019-05-29T15:07:00.000-04:002019-05-29T15:07:39.076-04:00Did I mention I started a PodCastIntroducing the "Dear Sister Knowitall Podcast"
Fresh NEW Natural Health and Wellness Podcast Launched May 27th, 2019
A real and honest look at the inside story of natural health and wellness. Hosted by speaker, writer and personal development trainer, Cindy Pitts Gilbert. The Dear Sister Knowitall Podcast is a series of informative conversations with experts in the field of natural, Cindy Gilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15383122489321601490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1879891581093938398.post-46189733953797839102019-05-19T16:00:00.000-04:002019-05-19T21:06:06.103-04:00Please Be the Light in a Politically Charged World
Dear Sister Knowitall,
I am so filled with anger over the state of the United States specifically everything in politics and on the news. I just seem to take it all so personally and don't know who to change anything. My facebook page is so electrically charged with hate and constant debates. I need something to change. I know my posts are full of rage I just don't know Cindy Gilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15383122489321601490noreply@blogger.com0Georgia, USA32.1656221 -82.90007509999998125.3321621 -93.227223599999974 38.9990821 -72.572926599999988tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1879891581093938398.post-57389460993915123122019-04-22T07:27:00.000-04:002019-04-22T07:27:10.668-04:00Find the Joy my Old Friend
Dear Sister Knowitall,
We have been friends for a long time . The cards I have dealt are not fair. Since my mom and dad passed it is just the last straw. I don't even know how to make rhyme nor reason out of my life or where to go from here. I hope you have some aid for an old friend.
Hello Dear Friend,
I so wish I could spend some time with you. You are an amazing talent Cindy Gilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15383122489321601490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1879891581093938398.post-29996586346140775842019-04-11T16:46:00.000-04:002019-04-11T16:46:10.238-04:00Class 1 of the Better Me WorkshopsI am so excited about class one of this new 4 part series of workshop series called the \
"Better Me Workshops" We will start with letting go of what no longer serves us. See you there. Sign up link below.
Check out "A Little Lesson in Letting Go "
Location: George Pierce Park Community Center
http://tinyurl.com/sisterknowitallgwinnettparks
Cindy Gilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15383122489321601490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1879891581093938398.post-21044782410568839362019-02-28T18:19:00.001-05:002019-02-28T18:19:02.156-05:00Next Best Thing- Juice Plus+ Fruits and Vegetables in capsules backed by Science
Post PagesCindy Gilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15383122489321601490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1879891581093938398.post-81780029126147430932019-02-11T07:08:00.000-05:002019-02-27T15:28:51.704-05:00Stop, Worrying About What Others Think About You! LET IT GO
By Cindy Pitts Gilbert published, February 11, 2019
Dear Sister Knowitall,
You know that quote,
“What other people think of me is none of my business.” What does that really mean. I worry all the time what other people think
of me? I wish I could just be sure that
other people aren’t talking about me behind my back. Sincerely, Gossiped Girl
Cindy Gilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15383122489321601490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1879891581093938398.post-7629323569760101902019-01-31T18:36:00.001-05:002019-01-31T18:36:44.402-05:00I Gotta Tell You About My Omega Improved Eyesight Story
Dear Readers,
I don't usually do this but I am overjoyed and just had to share this with you. This is just a total brag story about my improved health. I have never been able to eat Omega's. I am not much of a fish fan.... I am improving but still pretty picky about fish, I also cannot stand the fishy burp. It was enough to keep this picky girl from taking them even Cindy Gilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15383122489321601490noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1879891581093938398.post-88602549477534928582019-01-29T15:01:00.000-05:002019-04-10T21:42:31.906-04:00Dealing with Doggie Dermatitis -Apoquel vs. Natural Alternatives
Dear Sister Knowitall,
I enjoyed your talk last evening. I have a small support dog for my wife, the vet put the dog on Apoquel for dry itching skin, any homeopathic ideas ?
Mercy, photo credit Cindy Pitts Gilbert
Signed Itchy Puppy Papa
Great question. Itchy Puppy Papa.
So my go to is always start simple. Dermatitis is hard to treat because it is so broad, itchy skin and/Cindy Gilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15383122489321601490noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1879891581093938398.post-59947845999144889662019-01-26T09:49:00.001-05:002019-01-26T09:49:16.787-05:00Podcast Interview with Business Radio X
It was fun and a privilege to be interviewed by Steven Julian and Mike Sammond, of Business Radio X in September, along with Titania Huff, with L2.I.F.T Professional Services.
I was invited to be interviewed on the podcast Business Radio X last month, I had a lot of fun. I have been talking to several friends coaches and business associates about doing a podcast for a while. I Cindy Gilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15383122489321601490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1879891581093938398.post-36906736715865279392018-06-24T18:19:00.000-04:002018-09-25T13:38:36.370-04:00Natural Ways to Relieve Anxiety
by Cindy Pitts Gilbert for
June 2018 Gwinnett Citizen
Dear Sister Knowitall,
photocredit: holylandprayer.com
Can you recommend a natural anxiety solution? Lots of stress at home, husband lost his job and I am anxiety ridden person anyhow...please help? I don’t want pharma s.
~Sincerely, Angst Girl in Atlanta
Dear Angst Girl in Atlanta,
Yoga, walking, and meditation. Lots of Cindy Gilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15383122489321601490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1879891581093938398.post-30685858409719291922018-04-14T17:19:00.000-04:002018-09-23T18:19:22.177-04:00In Pursuit of Happiness
by Cindy Pitts Gilbert for April 2018 Gwinnett Citizen
Dear Sister Knowitall,
Is the pursuit of happiness just that always something we are pursuing and never achieving? I want to be happy, but life just keeps getting in the way. Any words of wisdom?
Sincerely; Downward Smile
Dear Downward Smile,
First, let me start by saying that you should start with turning that Cindy Gilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15383122489321601490noreply@blogger.com0Lawrenceville, GA, USA33.9562149 -83.98796249999998133.8508424 -84.149323999999979 34.0615874 -83.826600999999982tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1879891581093938398.post-8004094162573555842018-03-28T16:00:00.000-04:002018-09-23T18:04:37.554-04:00Pinchin' Pennies
by Cindy Pitts Gilbert for March 2018 Gwinnett Citizen
Dear Sister Knowitall, I am raising two kids and a dog and a husband. I feel like I toss away food and my head spins at the checkout. There has got to be a better way to keep our families household expenses under control. Sincerely, Penny Pinched
Dear Penny,
I feel your pain. It is such a checkout shocker when your cart isn’t Cindy Gilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15383122489321601490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1879891581093938398.post-11302779489074379352018-02-28T12:42:00.001-05:002018-02-28T12:42:12.933-05:00Germs, Preventing the Flu
by Cindy Pitts Gilbert for February 2018 Gwinnett Citizen
Dear Sister Knowitall,This year’s outbreak of the flu is really serious and, I worry that my family and I are going to get it... I’d love some help knowing what to do to keep my family safe from getting sick this season. Sincerely, Flu Ninja Mama
picture credit from Safebee.com
Dear Flu Fightin’ Mama,
That is such Cindy Gilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15383122489321601490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1879891581093938398.post-22478119270068381662017-12-15T15:43:00.000-05:002017-12-15T15:43:02.798-05:00Scents of the Season
by Cindy Pitts Gilbert December 2017 Gwinnett Citizen
Dear Sister Knowitall,I am looking for natural alternatives for my home for the holidays I want to avoid candles and store-bought scents if possible. Can you help? ~ Nosey Nelda Mistletoe
Dear Nosey Nelda,There are so many alternatives to artificial scents for the Holidays. Here are a few simple scents of the Season;Easy Hot Apple Cider&Cindy Gilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15383122489321601490noreply@blogger.com0Lawrenceville, GA, USA33.9562149 -83.98796249999998133.8508424 -84.149323999999979 34.0615874 -83.826600999999982tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1879891581093938398.post-12605552142572055432017-10-03T16:33:00.002-04:002017-10-03T16:36:40.232-04:00Don’t Drink the Snake Oil By Cindy Pitts Gilbert September 2017
Dear Sister Knowitall
Help me, I don’t know where to start? There is just too many options and ways to be healthy I don’t know what do choose. It seems like every other day there is a new book or fad to try to be healthy. I know I should eat right. What is right? Hundreds of diets and fads. I try to do the right thing Cindy Gilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15383122489321601490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1879891581093938398.post-72018671297796214662017-08-31T12:39:00.004-04:002017-08-31T12:45:00.645-04:00Dreaded Disease or Just Thirsty?
By: Cindy Gilbert | Dear Sister Knowitall, August 2017
Dear Sister Knowitall,
I’ve been having all these symptoms lately since the weather has gotten warmer. Someone told me to drink more water is that true? ~ Signed Waterworks Wilma
Dear Waterworks Wilma,
Our bodies are 60% water according to the USGS (Water Science School.) The brain and heart are comprised of 73% water. We have Cindy Gilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15383122489321601490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1879891581093938398.post-42219832721842259352017-08-01T12:55:00.001-04:002017-08-01T12:56:03.603-04:00Sometimes You Have to Save the Pants by Cindy Pitts Gilbert, July Issue Gwinnett Citizen Magazine
Dear Sister Knowitall,
What is the difference between a Home Remedy and a Natural Remedy? Aren’t they the same thing? Signed ~ Remedy Mom Newby
Dear Remedy Mom,
That is such a great question. People ask me all the time do you have a home remedy for… I often know a home remedy that isn’t necessarily natural, Cindy Gilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15383122489321601490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1879891581093938398.post-82842573062040728892017-05-10T12:26:00.000-04:002017-07-07T12:30:25.060-04:00Food Is Either Killing You or Healing YouBy Cindy Pitts Gilbert, Gwinnett Citizen May 2017
Dear Sister Knowitall,
I got one of those BMI weight calculators at some event, according to this thing, based on my height and weight I am obese. Have mercy! Talk about a wake- up call. so of course I “googled.” Seriously, the older I get the worse it gets. I just can’t seem to lose. How on earth do I find the right diet for me? ~Signed, Cindy Gilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15383122489321601490noreply@blogger.com0Lawrenceville, GA, USA33.9562149 -83.98796249999998133.8508424 -84.149323999999979 34.0615874 -83.826600999999982tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1879891581093938398.post-83282466762193076372017-04-12T18:24:00.004-04:002017-07-07T12:30:46.269-04:00Trust Me-Don’t Try This at Home
By Cindy Pitts Gilbert, Gwinnett Citizen April 2017
Dear Sister Knowitall,
My friend and I have a debate going over several home remedies we have read about on the internet. I’m afraid to try some of them because I don’t want to make things worse than it already is.
Neither of us want to try them because there is just so much conflicting information out there. How do you know what Cindy Gilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15383122489321601490noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1879891581093938398.post-85079635556197502092017-04-12T18:22:00.000-04:002017-07-07T12:28:39.096-04:00The whole sordid story.. Trust me don't try this at Home, Sugaring, Waxing or Shaving
By Cindy Pitts Gilbert,
Dear Sister Knowitall,
Have you ever heard of Sugaring? Do you think it is better than waxing or shaving?
Signed,
Hair Beware
Dear Hair Beware,
Your question intrigued me. Sugaring was a totally new concept and officially stumped Sister Knowitall. I took on this challenge for my readers as well as for me. I personally hate shaving. I have Cindy Gilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15383122489321601490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1879891581093938398.post-34065664243163751512016-12-09T12:46:00.000-05:002016-12-30T12:49:20.594-05:00My Recipe for a Stress-Free Holiday Season
By Cindy Pitts
Gilbert, Gwinnett Citizen December 2016
Dear Sister Knowitall,
Can I avoid the stress and anxiety I feel during the
holidays? I want to be present and enjoy
time with friends and family. Sometimes I really just want to hop on the Polar
Express and run away for the holidays. ~Sincerely;
Mental Leedone
Dear Mental Leedone, &Cindy Gilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15383122489321601490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1879891581093938398.post-75496020822794160902016-11-23T14:00:00.000-05:002019-01-27T15:47:31.040-05:00Say What? Pink Tax, Less Pay It’s All in a Day
By Cindy Pitts Gilbert
Buford Weekly Illustrated 11/23/16
American’s are yelling foul.
The man who insulted and threatened their way of life is the most
powerful man in the nation, with that comes fear. Has learned from mistakes? We
can only hope. This isn’t a political article. It’s about women. All women, who mother, want to mother, are in
the workforce and those who stay Cindy Gilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15383122489321601490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1879891581093938398.post-86581575019307506112016-11-11T10:48:00.000-05:002016-12-30T12:59:09.342-05:00Ten for Ten for a Cleaner Clean
By Cindy Pitts Gilbert November 2016 Gwinnett Citizen
Dear Sister Knowitall,
Can you share some natural replacements for some cleaners in our home. I have small children. I would really like to protect them from toxins in the chemicals in cleaners not to mention the environment.
Sincerely, Non-Toxomom
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Dear Non-Toxomom,
Natural cleaning Cindy Gilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15383122489321601490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1879891581093938398.post-65594878153929666992016-10-07T10:40:00.000-04:002016-12-30T13:05:19.942-05:00Just because it's natural doesn't mean it's safe
By Cindy Pitts Gilbert - Gwinnett Citizen October 2016
Dear Sister Knowitall,
I have a question about natural home remedy safety. I mean if it is natural, it is safe for my family to use it, right?
Sincerely, Crunchy Mom Wannabe
Dear Crunchy Mom Wannabe,
Thank you. I am so very glad you asked this question. I am actually speaking at a Health Cindy Gilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15383122489321601490noreply@blogger.com0