Sweet and Sour Chicken
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In my college days, I loved eating Chinese food. Once I switched to a wellness lifestyle and realized what was in most restaurant foods, I stopped eating regular Chinese food. I decided…
Katie Wells
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Why It’s Hard to Stick to a Diet (& What to Do About It)
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Obesity in the United States continues to rise each year. Many people are looking for ways to stick to a diet and attain a healthy weight once and for all.…
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Silky Niacinamide Moisturizer
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Niacinamide (a form of vitamin B3) is a powerhouse ingredient for fighting inflammation and signs of aging. One of the best ways to harness its skin benefits is with a…
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Cajun Gumbolaya Recipe
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Having some Louisiana roots, Cajun Gumbalaya (also spelled gumbolaya) is a family favorite around here. It combines the flavors of gumbo and jambalaya for an intensely flavorful recipe. As they…
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What Are Postbiotics (& Why We Need Them)
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Many of us moms struggle with digestive issues. We’re busy, we’re eating on the run, and there’s barely even time to run to the bathroom on a good day! The…
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DIY Himalayan Salt Scrub Recipe + Tutorial
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Looking for smoother, fresher feeling skin? This Himalayan salt scrub DIY is easy, simple, and great for exfoliating away dead skin cells. Body scrubs like this are just one of…
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Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
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New muffin recipe time! My kids love muffins. After a while, they get tired of eggs for breakfast and are always excited for muffins. And they love them at all…
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What Is Histamine Intolerance?
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If you’ve already tried some of the typical diets or had food sensitivity testing and you haven’t improved, you may want to explore histamine intolerance. It can be the root…
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Benefits and Uses of Lemon Balm
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As a mom, I’m always looking for the safest herbs and essential oils to use for everyday ailments. Lemon balm is an amazing herb I always keep around, and it’s…
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Homemade Enchilada Sauce Recipe
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Most of my younger years were spent in Texas, where I developed a love for all things Mexican food. Even now I often make Mexican recipes and Tex-Mex food for my family that…
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Why I Don’t Reduce a Fever – And What I Do Instead
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It’s hard to watch when our loved ones suffer from a high temperature. Many have sent emails and asked in my Facebook group, “Should you let a fever run its…
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DIY Heating Pad with Rice
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I’ve mentioned in the past that we don’t use microwaves, but I do make one exception. We make homemade reusable DIY heating pads that are easily heated in the microwave. Most…
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Chinese Chicken Stir-Fry (Quick and Healthy)
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I love the ease of making stir-frys for dinner. This Chinese chicken stir-fry recipe is one of those that makes life easier on a busy night. With just a few…
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How Gum Disease Affects The Whole Body
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As much as 50% in the reversal of cancer is in the mouth.-Burton Goldberg, expert in the field of alternative medicine How can a two-time cancer survivor and expert in…
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Natural Muscle Pain Relief Lotion Bars
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I love to use lotion bars as a simple way to moisturize and nourish my skin because they are easy to customize. This natural muscle pain relief version is one of my…
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Crock Pot Cheesecake Recipe
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This is probably my favorite Crock Pot experiment so far. I decided to try it when someone posted a recipe on Pinterest, but the link was broken so I had to try to…
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Should I Get My Pets Vaccinated?
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Vaccines are a hot debate and elicit fear and anger from both sides. But pet vaccines are just as crucial for pet owners to think about as heartworm tests. No…
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How to Make a Natural Linen Spray (DIY Recipe)
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Laundry commercials can be pretty entertaining—images of flowers and sunshine amidst a backdrop of snowy mountains promise your laundry will be as fresh as a day in the Alps if…
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Healthy Romantic Dinner Ideas (+ My Valentine’s Day Meal Plan)
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Call me unromantic, but I’m not a big fan of going out on Valentine’s Day. Babysitters can be tough to find, and most restaurants are packed since it’s one of…
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Easy Valentine’s Crafts for Kids
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Valentine’s is a day for showing others how much we love them, and that often involves Valentine’s Day cards and crafts. This is a great time to pull out the…
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Roasted Stuffed Pork Tenderloin With Lemon Parsley Oil
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I love cooking pork tenderloins. I was looking through the recipes on the site recently and realized that I don’t have any recipes for pork tenderloin on here. Crazy! I’ve…
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What Is the Carnivore Diet?
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The Paleo diet has taken the world by storm over the past decade, but different versions of this diet have been popping up in the last couple of years. You…
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Natural Bathroom Cleaning
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It seems that if I’m not cleaning the kitchen, I’m cleaning the bathroom. Bathrooms can take a lot of time to clean because of all the different surfaces and how…
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Matcha Green Tea Latte Recipe (+ Iced Option)
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It’s coffee shop drink makeover time! I always feel so satisfied when I come up with a delicious recipe for a coffee shop favorite. I find it so rewarding to…