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Wellness Mama » Archives for September 2015

Archives for September 2015

Creative Ways to Announce a Pregnancy
Motherhood

6 Creative Pregnancy Announcements

September 30, 2015 by Katie Wells

Pregnancy is such an exciting time! From finding out that you are pregnant, through the various stages of pregnancy (some not so fun), to the birth of your child, there is so much to learn and experience. Some couples wait until the second trimester to announce a pregnancy, while others can’t wait to share the …

Read more6 Creative Pregnancy Announcements
Benefits of Vinegar Baths
Natural Remedies

Benefits of Vinegar Baths

September 29, 2015 by Katie Wells

There are many types of baths that can be used for detoxification and relaxation, but none that benefit the skin with a single ingredient as much as vinegar baths. I’m not a fan of the smell of vinegar, but I’m a huge fan of vinegar baths because they leave my skin and hair looking and feeling …

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Remedies to help with interstitial cystitis
Natural Remedies

Natural Remedies for Interstitial Cystitis

September 28, 2015 by Katie Wells

September is Interstitial Cystitis (IC) Awareness Month. As the month draws to an end, I want to take this time to shed light on a bladder disease that affects millions of Americans as well as several of my close friends. Unfortunately, it isn’t as easy to remedy as a common cold, but there are some …

Read moreNatural Remedies for Interstitial Cystitis
The best plastic free and bpa free baby bottles and sippy cups
Natural Home

9 Safest Plastic & BPA Free Bottles and Sippy Cups

September 23, 2015 by Katie Wells

I recently shared an Instagram photo of my youngest daughter and many commenters asked about the metal bottle she was using. I realized I’d never written about the type of bottles and cups I use in our home for our children. Why Not Plastic? We’ve used BPA and plastic free options for our children since they …

Read more9 Safest Plastic & BPA Free Bottles and Sippy Cups
Essential Oils for Hormone Balance
Natural Remedies

How to Use Essential Oils for Hormone Balance

September 21, 2015 by Katie Wells

I’ve shared my favorite remedies for PMS and cramps before, but I’ve gotten a lot of questions about essential oils for hormone balance lately and wanted to share some experience with this as well. Essential oils can be very powerful and effective when used correctly, but because of their power they also carry their share …

Read moreHow to Use Essential Oils for Hormone Balance
Pumpkin Pie Spice Smoothie with Cushaw squash
Drink Recipes, Recipes

Pumpkin Pie Spice Smoothie Recipe

September 21, 2015 by Katie Wells

Ah, fall! That time of year when everything magically becomes pumpkin pie scented and flavored. From candles (don’t buy them!), to lattes, and everything in between … pumpkin is in the air. Pumpkin Pie Spice? Unfortunately, many of these  “pumpkin pie spice” products don’t actually contain any pumpkin or spice. In fact, many are artificially …

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How to make and use herbal electuaries
Natural Remedies

How to Make and Use an Herbal Electuary

September 18, 2015 by Katie Wells

Elderberry syrup is a mainstay of our Fall and Winter natural remedies, and one of my favorites because it is the easiest to get kids to take happily. It combines the benefits of flu-fighting elderberry with the antibacterial properties of raw honey (and some other beneficial herbs) for a highly-effective remedy. What is an Herbal Electuary? Herbal …

Read moreHow to Make and Use an Herbal Electuary
How to avoid chlorine in the home
Natural Home

5 Ways I Avoid Chlorine In My Home

September 15, 2015 by Katie Wells

I’ve always been sensitive to the smell of chlorine. In hotels, I could always tell as soon as the elevator door started to open if the pool was on that level of the hotel. A visit to a highly-chlorinated indoor waterpark once left me foggy for days. For this reason, I’ve always been careful to …

Read more5 Ways I Avoid Chlorine In My Home
How to make an herbal liniment for muscle pain and stiffness
Natural Remedies

How to Make an Herbal Liniment

September 14, 2015 by Katie Wells

If you were to visit my home and glance inside my pantry, you’d find the normal food stapes, but also several baskets and bins of assorted homemade herbal remedies in jars, tinctures in dropper bottles and salves in tins that we use for various ailments. This herbal liniment is a mainstay in my home apothecary and we …

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Is there lead in bentonite clay
Natural Home

Is There Lead In Bentonite Clay?

September 11, 2015 by Katie Wells

I use bentonite clay in various ways in my home and beauty routine. I slather it on my face, use it to detox my armpits, and it is even an ingredient in my homemade remineralizing tooth powder. I’ve used bentonite clay in my homemade shampoo alternative, and in a soothing foot soak I often use. Is …

Read moreIs There Lead In Bentonite Clay?
Cinnamon Cushaw Squash
Dessert Recipes, Recipes

Pumpkin Pie Spiced Cushaw Recipe

September 8, 2015 by Katie Wells

If you haven’t already, you owe it to yourself to try the humble and delicious cushaw squash. There are dozens of ways to use this inexpensive heirloom squash and it is one of the least expensive winter squashes available. What is a Cushaw Squash? When you can find one, a good size (15-25 pound) cushaw squash typically …

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How to dry herbs and spices
Natural Home

How to Dry Herbs and Spices

September 8, 2015 by Katie Wells

If you grew fresh herbs in your garden this year or have some naturally growing in your backyard, you can easily preserve some of the extra herbs and have them on hand for use all year long. The first step in the process of preserving herbs is drying them correctly. After drying, they can be …

Read moreHow to Dry Herbs and Spices
7 Herbal Remedies that Might be growing in your backyard right now
Natural Remedies

5 Backyard Herbal Remedies to Harvest Yourself

September 7, 2015 by Katie Wells

Did you know that many of the backyard weeds that many of us spend time fighting and spraying with chemicals (like Plantain) are actually medicinal plants with health benefits? We may prefer carefully manicured yards, but often the time, money and effort needed to keep a lawn looking great aren’t worth it, especially when you …

Read more5 Backyard Herbal Remedies to Harvest Yourself

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