Wellness Mama®
Simple Answers for Healthier Families
I love coffee, though not for the caffeine… I just enjoy the taste. The research is divided on the reported health benefits of coffee, but those who tolerate it can generally drink it in moderation without a problem. Coffee is a multi-billion dollar industry that has changed drastically in the last decade (and unfortunately not because …
I talk a lot about oral health. In fact, researching oral health is kind of a hobby of mine (I know, I know, really exciting hobby). Ever since I read Nutrition and Physical Degeneration by Dr. Weston A. Price, I’ve been fascinated by the relationship of diet to oral health. In recent years, continued research …
Our family is really enjoying all of the seasonal produce available right now, especially the berries. I always stock up on berries when I can find them from a fresh, local, and organic source, and freeze and preserve them for the whole year. Last week, a quart of delicious strawberries was hidden in the back …
I’ve consumed a lot of unusual foods, drinks, and supplements on my journey to find health answers. From the green smoothies, to the fermented fish livers, to the marine phytoplankton, I’ve tried some interesting things over the years. Of all the strange things I’ve tasted, this recipe has to be close to the top of the list …
Our family recently adopted a new puppy (after the loss of our long-time family dog, Daisy, several months ago), so I have been researching and talking to friends who are experts in puppy care and to holistic veterinarians about how to make sure we are raising him in the healthiest way possible. His name is Frazier …
Adrenal fatigue is often diagnosed in the natural health community based on a specific pattern of symptoms, but often ignored by many doctors and the mainstream medical community. Like thyroid disease, the symptoms are very real to those who have it, but difficult for others to see, so many of those suffering from adrenal fatigue are told …
Now that warm weather is here (finally!), I’m working on making summer items like homemade sunscreen and bug spray. I’ve also been working on some new veggie-based recipes that can be served cold so I don’t have to cook as much. Our local farmer had some gorgeous carrots a few weeks ago and I was looking for …
My main motivation in writing this blog is to help make natural & healthy living easier for other families so that together we can improve the future for our kids. Certainly, this job is easier said than done, and getting kids to actually eat the healthy foods we prepare can be difficult (here are some …
This recipe was born out of necessity one day when I was trying to re-organize the garage and had just a little too much “help” from my younger kids. The older ones were happily playing in the treehouse, but even though they are very capable, it makes me nervous when the little girls climb the climbing …
By now, most people have at lease a passing familiarity with BPA, a chemical found in many plastics, and make an effort to avoid it, yet many of us still miss some of the hidden sources. What is BPA? BPA (bisphenol-A) is a synthetic estrogen used in making many plastic products like plastic bottles, baby bottles, …
I love the taste of regular dairy milk, but unfortunately, my skin does not and I often break out after eating or drinking too much dairy. Fortunately, I love coconut even more and have recently begun experimenting with ways to make delicious and probiotic rich kefir out of coconut milk instead of dairy milk. After some …
