The Mineral Matrix and How it Changes Everything
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I’ve tried some crazy health hacks over the years, but lately I’ve realized more and more how it’s the simple things that often make the most impact. Minerals are one…
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The Wellness Mama blog provides simple answers for healthier families through research, tutorials, recipes, humor, and living life with lots of kids!
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Watermelon Electrolyte Gummies Recipe
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My kids love homemade gummies and I’m quite the fan myself. They’re a fun way to get gummy candy without the processed ingredients and refined sugar. This version has a…
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Dill Pickle Potato Salad
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Potatoes are one of those versatile vegetables that seem to regularly make their way onto every dinner table. Creamy potato soup is a cold weather classic, but it can feel…
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Supercharge Cells With Fulvic and Humic Acid
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I’ve been using and writing about humic and fulvic minerals for well over a decade now. However, many are still unaware of what they are and how they really work.…
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Top Gifts For Men (Ideas For Father’s Day, Birthday, and More)
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What do you do for gifts when the man in your life is hard to shop for? I’ve been trying to answer that question for years. It always seems tougher…
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Italian Chopped Chicken Salad Recipe
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I eat a lot of salads this time of year. Actually, I eat salads for most of the seasons! This Italian chopped salad skips the lettuce and adds Italian grinder…
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Potassium: It’s More Than Just Bananas
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A decade ago, if you’d asked me about potassium, I probably would have said something vague about bananas and muscle cramps. That was about the extent of what I understood.…
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Hibiscus Lemonade Popsicles
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What’s better than an ice cold popsicle on a hot day? A nutrient-dense popsicle made with whole foods and healthy herbs! A few months ago I made mango golden milk…
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The Best Healthy Lemon Bars (With Gluten-Free Option)
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Living in the south I have plenty of access to fresh citrus fruits, like lemon. That means plenty of lemon poppyseed muffins and healthy, gluten-free lemon bars. They’re a bright…
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The Secret of Magnesium For Cell Health
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I’ve been sharing about magnesium’s benefits for over 15 years now on the blog and podcast. It’s one of the few supplements that I take every day because I’ve noticed…
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How to Make Silky Whipped Tallow Balm
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Years ago I discovered the skin health benefits of tallow. While these DIY tallow lotion bars were a favorite, I wanted something with a softer consistency. The result is this…
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Cucumber Sandwich Bites (Grain-Free Options)
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Every summer there are certain garden crops that produce in abundance. Cucumbers are one of those. Even if you don’t grow them yourself, they’re widely available at stores and farmers…
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How to Make Dandelion Salve (For Sore Muscles and Healthy Skin)
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I’ve always had fun making my own lotions, balms, and salves. Not only are they affordable, but it’s a great way to have natural skincare readily at your fingertips. This…
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Carrot Ginger Dressing Recipe
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Our family goes through a lot of salads during the spring and summer months. It’s a great way to use random garden veggies and get more nutrition in. If you’re…
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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”…
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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…