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Wellness Mama » Archives for October 2020

Archives for October 2020

contamination in seafood
Health

Heavy Metals in Fish & Seafood: Should We Be Worried?

October 30, 2020 by Katie Wells

I am a huge seafood fan, so when I hear concerns from you about whether seafood is safe to eat, I definitely want to talk about it! One of the biggest concerns about seafood is the bioaccumulation of heavy metals from pollution in the oceans. It can be confusing to know what fish or seafood …

Read moreHeavy Metals in Fish & Seafood: Should We Be Worried?
How to make rose water for perfumes cooking and skin care
Beauty

How to Make Rose Water

October 28, 2020 by Katie Wells

Rose water is not only beautifully fragrant but extremely versatile. It has an extensive range of uses including facial toner, hair perfume, cooling mist, and linen freshener. Rose petals are edible and rosewater has a place in the culinary world as well. I use rose water to replace some or all of the water in …

Read moreHow to Make Rose Water
Cumin coriander and fennel tea for digestion and fat loss
Natural Remedies

Cumin Coriander Fennel Tea (for Digestion and Weight Loss)

October 27, 2020 by Katie Wells

After a surgery my husband had years ago (with resulting secondary infection and IV antibiotic use), his gut needed a little extra help. A gut rehabilitation he was following at the time (see below) suggested he try making a cumin coriander fennel tea to help his bloating and digestive problems. It worked! Now we are …

Read moreCumin Coriander Fennel Tea (for Digestion and Weight Loss)
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Travel

The Best Tents for Family Camping

October 24, 2020 by Katie Wells

We love camping as a family for uninterrupted quality time out in nature (which has real health benefits!). For a long time, my husband and I were camping purists. Camping meant carrying everything you needed, including the biodegradable toilet paper, deep into the woods far away from peasantries like running water and bathrooms. Someday, I’ll …

Read moreThe Best Tents for Family Camping
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Recipes

14 Festive & Healthy Halloween Recipes (Kids Will Love)

October 22, 2020 by Katie Wells

Our family loves Halloween! It’s true, in the early days we were trick-or-treating holdouts (all that sugary artificial candy… shudder!). Now that my kids are older and we’ve figured out a healthy balance, times have changed. We just buy candy with better ingredients (and make sure to have non-candy treats too). Reinventing our dinner plan is another way …

Read more14 Festive & Healthy Halloween Recipes (Kids Will Love)
Breakfast Recipes, Recipes

How to Make Yogurt (Easy Homemade Recipe)

October 20, 2020 by Katie Wells

Update: Since the original writing of this post, I acquired an Instant Pot with a yogurt making function. It makes yogurt-making a breeze and I can do a whole gallon at a time. For the most part, the process is the same as what’s listed below. In step three I leave the warmed milk in the Instant …

Read moreHow to Make Yogurt (Easy Homemade Recipe)
get picky eater to eat veggies
Motherhood

Tips & Tricks for Getting Kids to Eat More Vegetables (the Sneaky Way)

October 17, 2020 by Katie Wells

Getting kids to eat healthier, especially when it comes to eating vegetables and fruit, can be an overwhelming task. Luckily there are ways to gets kids on board with vegetables and fruits without having to coerce or bully them into it. I consider my kids to be above average in the eating-enough-vegetables department and the …

Read moreTips & Tricks for Getting Kids to Eat More Vegetables (the Sneaky Way)
Five DIY Face Mask Recipes from food
Beauty

9 DIY Face Mask Recipes You Can Make at Home

October 16, 2020 by Katie Wells

For those of us who aren’t able to escape to a spa for relaxation on a daily basis (or even occasionally), these do-it-yourself face mask recipes are a great solution for giving skin a nourishing, moisturizing boost. Even better, they are all made from completely non-toxic ingredients… in fact, you can eat most of them …

Read more9 DIY Face Mask Recipes You Can Make at Home
Drink Recipes, Recipes

Homemade Mulling Spices Recipe

October 13, 2020 by Katie Wells

The right kind of wine has some major health benefits, but what if I told you it could be even more delicious? This homemade mulling spice blend makes for a great mulled wine or cider. Mulled spices are warming, flavorful, and make the house smell amazing! Not only do mulling spices taste delicious, but they also …

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Motherhood

Setting a LEGO® Walking World Record with a Relay Team of Moms

October 10, 2020 by Katie Wells

In our family, we have a motto that “we were made to do hard things,” (learned from my friends the Wonderling Family) and it’s always fun to think of new challenges and adventures to do together. This motto has been our encouragement through personal and family challenges from long hikes to cliff jumping and pole …

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Is carb cycling healthy
Health

Is a Carb Cycling Diet Good for You? Here’s How to Start

October 9, 2020 by Katie Wells

We have all heard of the many benefits that a low carbohydrate or ketogenic diet provides. Research shows restricting our carbs can help balance blood sugar, control insulin levels, and increase weight loss — but is it healthy and sustainable long term? What Is Carb Cycling? Essentially, carb cycling provides the best of a low …

Read moreIs a Carb Cycling Diet Good for You? Here’s How to Start
natural kitchen cleaning
Natural Home

My Natural Kitchen Cleaning Checklist

October 7, 2020 by Katie Wells

Of all the rooms in my house, the kitchen has to be cleaned the most often. It’s often difficult to clean because of the variety of surfaces and appliances, yet the most important to clean well because these surfaces come into contact with our food (and vice versa). It is also a place where harmful …

Read moreMy Natural Kitchen Cleaning Checklist
Recipes, Salad Recipes, Side Dish Recipes

Light & Zesty Taco Slaw (A Healthier Take on Coleslaw)

October 6, 2020 by Katie Wells

My family enjoys hitting the local taco truck once in a while for a fun dinner idea and a break from cooking. We especially love their chicken tacos which come with a delicious taco slaw on top. You probably know how much I love recreating restaurant (or food truck!) favorites at home, and this one …

Read moreLight & Zesty Taco Slaw (A Healthier Take on Coleslaw)
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Health

Is Colloidal Silver Safe and Effective? (& When Not to Use)

October 2, 2020 by Katie Wells

Natural supplements and holistic remedies that offer proven health benefits are big in my house. One that I always keep on hand is colloidal silver. This sometimes controversial supplement was used before antibiotics existed for bacterial infections and to support the immune system. Colloidal silver products are still often used today and many holistic health …

Read moreIs Colloidal Silver Safe and Effective? (& When Not to Use)
how to use feverfew
Natural Remedies

Feverfew Benefits for Fever, Migraines, Inflammation & More

October 1, 2020 by Katie Wells

Medicinal herbs are a great way to help support the body and boost health. Whenever my family needs some support recovering from an illness or mending a wound, I turn to herbal remedies to help. Feverfew is one of those herbs. The benefits of feverfew are powerful, so I make sure I have some feverfew …

Read moreFeverfew Benefits for Fever, Migraines, Inflammation & More

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