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Wellness Mama » Archives for February 2016

Archives for February 2016

There is a better way to brush your teeth- see how
Natural Home

How to Brush Your Teeth Correctly

February 29, 2016 by Katie Wells

I’m guessing (or at least hoping) that you learned to brush your teeth at a really young age and you’ve probably been brushing them pretty much that same way since then. You may have gotten a more grown up toothpaste that doesn’t taste like bubblegum and your toothbrush may not have a picture of Elmo on …

Read moreHow to Brush Your Teeth Correctly
Sriracha Mayo Recipe
Condiment Recipes, Recipes

Sriracha Mayo Recipe

February 27, 2016 by Katie Wells

On the town square in our little town is a tiny local restaurant with quirky food and an equally interesting atmosphere (and the best seafood bisque in town). My husband often goes to this restaurant for business meetings and he recently discovered his new favorite condiment while eating there: Sriracha mayo. Sriracha Mayo Las week, …

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The problem with PFCs and how to avoid them
Health

The Problem With PFCs

February 25, 2016 by Katie Wells

Did you know that the Environmental Protection Agency only tests chemicals after there is evidence they are harmful? Did you know that out of the more than 60,000 synthetic chemicals produced globally, the EPA has only restricted five? (15) In a previous post, I wrote about the negative health effects of Teflon, a member of the …

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Wellness Mama Breech Water Birth Story
Motherhood

My Breech Water Birth Story

February 23, 2016 by Katie Wells

Looking back over the past decade, I realize that even after giving birth to six children (read all of my birth stories starting here), I’ve never had what would be considered a “normal” birth and this one was no exception as I had a complete breech water birth at home. The Beauty of Birth My …

Read moreMy Breech Water Birth Story
Homemade nursing balm recipe
Motherhood

Nursing Balm Nipple Cream for Breastfeeding

February 19, 2016 by Katie Wells

With my first child, I was prepared for pregnancy to be uncomfortable at times. I expected labor and delivery to be intense. I figured I’d be emotional after having a baby. What I didn’t expect or really prepare for is that breastfeeding can be difficult the first few days as well! Don’t get me wrong. It …

Read moreNursing Balm Nipple Cream for Breastfeeding
Important reasons to ditch teflon and non stick cookware
Health

Important Reasons to Ditch the Teflon

February 17, 2016 by Katie Wells

Many of us own pots, pans, and bakeware that is covered in a non-stick coating. These products are not only inexpensive, but come with the promise of making our lives just a little bit easier. But have you ever wondered about the safety and health ramifications of these pans? What Makes It Non-Stick? Most non-stick …

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Cleaning with children in the house is like brushing your teeth while eating oreos
Natural Home

Finding the Best Vacuum Cleaner For Our Family

February 15, 2016 by Katie Wells

To say that my kids are capable of making messes would be an understatement. Don’t get me wrong, they are also a great help around the house and in the kitchen, but the sheer nature of having 7+ people in our home means I have to deal with a lot of dust, little pieces of …

Read moreFinding the Best Vacuum Cleaner For Our Family
Do pressure cookers destroy nutrients
Natural Home

Does a Pressure Cooker Destroy Nutrients?

February 10, 2016 by Katie Wells

Since I wrote about my new favorite kitchen appliance, the Instant Pot pressure cooker, I’ve gotten a  lot of comments and questions about if pressure cooking is a healthy way to cook food or if it destroys nutrients. It is certainly a logical and valid question… in fact it was the question that kept me from …

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12 Recipes that Kids Can Cook
Motherhood

12 Easy Recipes Kids Can Cook

February 8, 2016 by Katie Wells

I sometimes am asked how I “get it all done” with kids, and the answer is that I don’t. Or at least I don’t every day, or with a patient attitude all the time, or while still managing to get a shower and brush my hair. How the Kids Help Out The other answer is …

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Newborn baby
Health

Supplements for Pregnancy & Nursing: What I Take

February 4, 2016 by Katie Wells

I often get comments and questions asking about the supplements for pregnancy and while nursing that I take. I talk about the prenatal care options I choose in this post, but wanted to write about the specific pregnancy supplements I take. Important Note These are the supplements I chose to take after consulting with my …

Read moreSupplements for Pregnancy & Nursing: What I Take
How Transferring A Mothers Microbes to Cesarean Babies May Imrpvoe Gut Health
Motherhood

Transferring Microbes to Cesarean Babies for Gut Health

February 4, 2016 by Katie Wells

I’ve seen multiple recent stories in the news about a “groundbreaking” new way that researchers are hoping to improve gut bacteria and immune health in cesarean babies. In short, they are talking about a way to mimic the natural gut bacteria transfer that happens during the birthing process with microbial wipes (I wrote about this last …

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Why I Don't Post About My Kids Online
Motherhood

Why I Don’t Post About My Kids Online

February 2, 2016 by Katie Wells

If you’ve read much on this blog, you might have noticed that I don’t post many details about my kids online, other than very general information about how my 4-year-old helped me clean or how one of my kids once spilled activated charcoal all over my kitchen. I am *hopefully* going to give birth sometime in the near …

Read moreWhy I Don’t Post About My Kids Online
The health and brain benefits of adult coloring books
Health

Health Benefits of Adult Coloring Books

February 1, 2016 by Katie Wells

Adult coloring books are all the rage right now. In fact, many of the popular ones are the best sellers in their respective categories on Amazon (in fact, 1/3 of the top 15 best sellers in all categories are coloring books!). Turns out there are some health and psychological benefits of coloring, a fact that children …

Read moreHealth Benefits of Adult Coloring Books

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