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Archives for August 2015

How and why to soak nuts and seeds- a guide

The Importance of Soaking Nuts & Seeds

August 27, 2015 by Katie Wells

Nuts and seeds can be a terrific nutrient-dense snack or addition to a meal, but like grains and legumes, they can also contain substances that interfere with the body’s ability to absorb nutrients. Just as the process of soaking, sprouting or fermenting grains reduces the anti-nutrient content and makes them more beneficial to the body, the …

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Fermented Cod Liver Oil- Safe or Rancid

Is Fermented Cod Liver Oil Safe or Rancid?

August 24, 2015 by Katie Wells

I’ve written in depth before about the supplements I personally take, which for a long time included fermented cod liver oil. If you follow many bloggers in the natural health community, you’ve probably seen the recent drama about the potential quality issues with fermented cod liver oil. I delve into this in depth below but …

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Natural Remedies Checklist for Cold Flu and Illness

How to Create a Natural Remedies Checklist

August 23, 2015 by Katie Wells

Each year about this time, I start preparing for the Winter months by making tinctures and elderberry syrup (you can freeze ahead) and other remedies to have on hand in case anyone gets sick. I keep all of these remedies in my natural medicine cabinet so that everything is organized and ready to use. When Mom Gets …

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Natural-Ways-to-Fight-Drug-Resistant-Head-Lice

Natural Ways to Fight Drug Resistant Head Lice

August 22, 2015 by Katie Wells

Reports have recently surfaced about an outbreak of drug-resistant head lice in half of US states. The timing of this outbreak coincides with the start of school in many places, so experts predict that lice could spread quickly and be very difficult to combat. Drug Resistant Head Lice? These new mutated strains of lice are supposedly …

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Homemade garlic olive oil for ear infections

Garlic Olive Oil Remedy for Ear Infections

August 20, 2015 by Katie Wells

When it comes to powerhouse herbs and natural remedies for illness, garlic tops the list. It is naturally antimicrobial, antiviral, and antibacterial, making it beneficial for helping the body fight many types of infections. I always have fresh, organic garlic on hand because my husband comes from an Italian family and all of his favorite …

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The best alternatives to plastic water bottles

Best Alternatives to Plastic Water Bottles

August 18, 2015 by Katie Wells

Our overuse of plastics has serious consequences both for our health and for our environment. The Problem of Plastic Water Bottles… What seems like a harmless plastic water bottle contains hormone disrupting chemicals like BPA and Phthalates. BPA has been shown to cause hormone imbalance in the body and has even been linked to various types …

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Vitamin C and Witch Hazel Facial Toner Recipe

Vitamin C & Witch Hazel Facial Toner Recipe

August 13, 2015 by Katie Wells

Finding a natural skin care routine can be tough. It often leads to strange things like washing your face with olive oil or honey or making a face mask out of yogurt. It can be hard to find natural alternatives to some of your favorite conventional products, but this recipe is one that made the …

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How to make solar infused herbal oils for skin and healing

How to Make Solar-Infused Herbal Oils

August 11, 2015 by Katie Wells

These dog days of summer when the weather is hot, the children are restless and we all start to think about the fall are a great time to make herbal oils for winter remedies. As the name suggests, herbal oils are a great way to preserve the medicinal properties of herbs and plants by infusing …

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Craving chocolate- heres why

Why do Women Crave Chocolate?

August 10, 2015 by Katie Wells

Most women crave chocolate at some point. Certain types of chocolate can be health-promoting in moderation (like this homemade version) but we typically don’t crave it because of a chocolate deficiency… so why do want it so bad at times? Craving Chocolate? There are several reasons people crave chocolate. Statistically, women tend to desire chocolate much more than …

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Savory lemon pepper cushaw squash recipe

Lemon Pepper Cushaw Squash Recipe

August 9, 2015 by Katie Wells

In my opinion, lemon pepper makes everything better. I make my own seasonings in bulk, and lemon pepper is one that often gets added to everything from omelets to meats to roasted vegetables, and it happens to be delicious on cushaw squash. If you aren’t already a fan of the amazing cushaw squash, this recipe …

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How to set up a Montessori inspired homeschool classroom

How to Set up a Homeschool Classroom

August 5, 2015 by Katie Wells

I’ve shared intimate details of my birth stories, revealed the dark side of blogging, and exposed the extent of my crunchiness writing about menstrual cups… I haven’t written much about homeschooling, even though it is a big part of my family’s life, because I didn’t think it would interest most of you. When a picture of …

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Is Stevia Safe or Healthy

Is Stevia Safe or Healthy?

August 3, 2015 by Katie Wells

We all know that sugar isn’t healthy, especially in excess, but increased awareness about the problems with sugar consumption have led to the development and use of sugar substitutes. Some of these substitutes are harmful, and some are beneficial alternatives. Most alternative sweeteners on the market are artificially created and have a host of side …

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