Why Kids Need Dirt
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Thanks to modern hygiene and sanitation, we have seen lower rates of many diseases and health problems. Unfortunately, too much of a good thing can have its problems. I’ve talked…
Katie Wells
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Xtrema Ceramic Cookware Review
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It is getting harder to find good cookware options. There are so many options, but it seems like many of the non-stick cookware or easy-clean cookware pieces contain harmful chemicals…
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Making Peace With My Scar
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Almost four years ago, one day changed my life drastically and in an instant… The events of that day pale in comparison to the challenges of many others, but it…
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Vegetable Fried “Rice”
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I’ll admit, I used to eat rice all the time. Even these days, if I’m going to eat a grain, it is going to be rice (usually in sushi). Rice…
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7 Natural Uses for Baking Soda
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There are dozens of household uses for baking soda. It is an ingredient I order in bulk (from here) and use often in cleaning, beauty recipes, detox baths and more. What…
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Steps to Help Avoid Hip Dysplasia in Babies
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I recently posted on facebook a story from a brave mom who talked about her daughter’s hip dysplasia and difficult recovery. There was a tremendous response and I realized this…
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Folate vs. Folic Acid
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I’ve gotten several questions lately about folate and folic acid, especially during pregnancy. These two are often used interchangeably and even many doctors will not be able to tell you the…
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Paleo Cookbooks Review
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I taught myself to speed-read in middle school, and to this day, it is probably the most valuable skill I’ve ever learned. One of the really fun perks of blogging is…
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Soap Nuts Shampoo
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I’ve written before about how I use soap nuts for laundry, and I’ve gotten several questions since that post about how I also use them for shampoo. Finding a natural…
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Fermented Book Review
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I must admit, one of my favorite things about being a blogger is that I get a chance to read and review some great books. I’ve got a stack of…
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Mud Shampoo Review
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I’ve written before about how I use homemade shampoo, but I’ve found that many people don’t do well with this option. I recently discovered a way to use bentonite clay…
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Homemade Root Beer Recipe
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I’ve gotten a lot of positive feedback on my homemade ginger ale recipe, so I also wanted to share another favorite at our house: homemade root beer. This root beer…
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Natural Labor & Birth Kit
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I’ve gotten several emails lately about resources and advice for natural labor and birth. Since I’ve been through that rodeo a few times now, I thought I’d share some of…
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Against All Grain Book Review
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At our house, we rarely eat grains (with the exception of rice on rare occasion) since we have one son still on GAPS and it is just easier to avoid…
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Everyday Paleo Italian Cuisine Book Review
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One of the most popular recipes I’ve created from scratch is my homemade Italian pasta sauce recipe. It took me a long time to get it right, as I married into an…
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How to Achieve the Health Benefits of the Beach At Home
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Many people (me included) feel a certain magnetic attraction to the beach. Well, it turns out there are some physiological reasons why that extend past just the simple relaxation… Certainly,…
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The Harmful Effects of Sugar
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When it comes to consumption and the effects of sugar, I often hear things like: All things in moderation…. A little bit won’t hurt… It’s fuel for the brain… All…
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Chia Seed Kombucha Energy Drink Recipe
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One time, while on vacation and stranded in a Whole Foods while my husband was in a meeting (I guess there are worse places to get stranded!) I bought a…
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The Real Reason I Strive For Health
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I don’t write personal posts often, but this past weekend I lost my grandmother and it has caused me to think a lot about health and illness, life and death.…
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How to Detox Your Hair
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A reader emailed me and asked if I’d ever heard of using clay to wash or detox your hair. I hadn’t, but was intrigued, so I started researching… Mud in…
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Thyroid Problems & Coconut Oil
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There has been a lot of buzz lately about thyroid problems and the potential of coconut oil to help improve them. Dr. Oz seems to be joining the bandwagon, and…
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30 Day Guide to Paleo Cooking Book Review
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Bill and Hayley, authors of Gather and Make it Paleo, have come out with yet another great book in their new 30 Day Guide to Paleo Cooking. As someone working…
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How to Make Beet Kvass
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I must admit that when I first got the book Nourishing Traditions, beet kvass was one of the recipes that I glazed over and didn’t plan on making. I wasn’t…
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Beyond Bacon Book Review
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I must admit, I was skeptical when I first heard about “Beyond Bacon.” Certainly, we have many favorite recipes that involve pork at our house, but an entire cookbook devoted…