Why Getting Enough Salt is Critical For Health
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Sodium used to be something I barely thought about. Like many women trying to “do all the right things,” I ate whole foods, drank plenty of water, and avoided “bad”…
Katie Wells
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Pregnancy Exercises For a Fit Pregnancy
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As a mom of seven and wellness advocate, I’ve had plenty of experience with pregnancy exercise. And while every pregnancy is a little different, staying fit during pregnancy is a…
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Dill Pickle Dip Recipe (With Clean Ingredients)
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Summer is a time where fresh, seasonal veggies are abundant at the farmer’s market and in the garden. My kids have no problem eating their veggies, but our family enjoys…
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How to Naturally Exfoliate Your Face
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If there’s one skincare step I misunderstood for years, it was exfoliation. I thought it meant scrubbing my face until it felt “clean.” And then I’d skip it entirely because…
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Adobo Seasoning Recipe
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I regularly make homemade mayo and I’ll often make different flavors, like sriracha or mayo with adobo seasoning. I use so much adobo seasoning that I started making it in…
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The Problem With Night Lights (and Better Solutions)
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I’ve had the privilege of interviewing and meeting a lot of amazing health experts over the years. Not a single one has ever said that sleep isn’t important. Something as…
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2026 Mother’s Day Gift Ideas For Mom (She Will Use and Love!)
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As Mother’s Day approaches, I’ve gotten several requests for gift ideas for Mom. Sometimes regular chocolate doesn’t cut it anymore! I’ve compiled a list of some things I’d want to…
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Creamy Chocolate Chia Pudding
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You’d think that with lots of kids that mornings would be complete chaos around here. However, I’ve learned that taking a moment to slow down and plan ahead really reduces…
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How to Get Out of Fight or Flight
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For years I exercised daily, did plenty of cardio, and restricted my calories to the point I was way undereating. Yet the stubborn weight still held on, my thyroid wasn’t…
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Powerful Natural Remedies for Seasonal Allergies
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Oh, seasonal allergies. They truly can make life miserable. The good news is, there are things we can do! Many unnecessarily suffer from seasonal allergies when a few simple natural…
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Golden Milk Mango Popsicles With Coconut
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The weather has (mostly) warmed up around here, which means cold brew coffee, more salads, and the ever popular popsicles are on the menu. Popsicles are a great way to…
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The Exact Lighting I Use at Home to Sleep Better (Amber Light Bulb Guide)
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I spent years doing everything right for sleep. Taking magnesium, no screens, cool bedroom, and still waking at 3 am wondering what I was missing. It wasn’t until I started…
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Spring Garden Checklist For An Easier Garden Season
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Every spring one of the things I look forward to most is getting back in the garden and yard. Living in a warmer climate I’m able to do a lot…
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Brown Butter Carrot Cake With Honey Cream Cheese Frosting
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Carrots are one of our favorite vegetables and I’ll often make recipes like carrot coulis, carrot salad, or roasted carrots. This homemade carrot cake is another way to enjoy all…
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Why I’m Stepping Off the Drama Triangle
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Sometimes the most meaningful shifts in health don’t begin with a new supplement or a perfect diet. One of my most profound changes didn’t start in the kitchen or the…
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Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid and Niacinamide Moisturizer
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Once upon a time I created a hyaluronic acid serum in my kitchen, then later made a niacinamide moisturizer. I’m a big fan of DIY kitchen concoctions (as you can…
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Spicy Asian Cucumber Salad Recipe
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I’ve had a garden for many years now and every Spring I look forward to getting my hands back in the dirt! One of the easy vegetables you’ll often find…
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My Take on Hormone Replacement Therapy (and What I’ll Do)
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Hormones are one of those topics that eventually find their way into almost every conversation about women’s health. At some point, many women begin to notice subtle changes. Trouble sleeping,…
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Dit Da Jow Muscle Liniment (Great For Pain!)
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Years ago our whole family started taking Jujutsu for a season. We all enjoyed it, but the rolls, throws and climbing definitely came more easily to the kids! Any activity…
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How to Make Herbes de Provence at Home (Recipe)
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I’m never without homemade herbes de Provence in our kitchen. Abundant in the south of France, this spice mix really speaks to my love of French cooking. I use it…
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My Natural Spring Cleaning Checklist (Room by Room)
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I’ve written many times about how I clean my house with natural cleaners. Now to check off something that’s been on my list for a while: a complete cleaning checklist…
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Brown Butter Pistachio Chocolate Chunk Cookies
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The kids and I have been on a cookie testing spree lately. These brown butter chocolate chunk cookies with pistachios have made the cut. They’re sweet and savory in every…
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What I Think About Red Light Therapy (and Why It’s Changed)
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I first wrote about red light therapy more than a decade ago, long before it became trendy on social media. At the time, I was deep in my own healing…
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How to Get Rid of Ants Naturally
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Ants, ants, everywhere! Those pesky insects have a way of finding every little crack and opening right into your home. When spring comes around I’ll see an ant scout here…