Korean Chicken Wings With Gochujang Sauce
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You may have noticed the appearance of some recipes lately that use a certain type of Korean red pepper flake called gochugaru. I love the warm spice of these little…
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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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Natural Constipation Remedies for Adults & Kids
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Constipation is never fun to deal with and can often become a major concern if it becomes long-term — especially in our kiddos. However, it is a great indicator of…
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Natural Tinted Face Lotion Recipe (Like BB Cream)
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If you’ve been reading Wellness Mama for long, you know that I’m not a fan of using chemicals that I can’t pronounce to clean my house or rubbing them on…
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Fresh Strawberry Pie (Gluten and Dairy Free)
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When I come across a good deal on strawberries in the summer, I tend to take advantage of it. We have a lot of strawberry lovers in this house so…
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Is Fluoride Bad for You? Effects for Thyroid & Body
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You likely know that mercury, lead, and other heavy metals are not great for the body and can cause a host of issues. But whether or not fluoride is safe…
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DIY Vitamin C Serum for Bright, Even Skin
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Vitamin C serum is an anti-aging natural skincare ingredient often found in high-end beauty regimens. You can find this antioxidant in many moisturizers, lotions, and creams as well. Why all the…
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Peanut Butter Chia Seed Pudding With Blackberry Jam
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While I don’t avoid dairy, we don’t really drink cow’s milk in our house. Since that’s the case, I enjoy experimenting with varying types of milk for cooking and drinking. We use…
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Is Grilling Healthy? (+ Grilling Recipes)
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I’m a fan of summer. The beach, the outdoors, more sunshine… not to mention backyard cookouts featuring our favorite mouth-watering BBQ on the grill. While I love a good barbecue…
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DIY Pregnancy Stretch Mark Salve
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Oh, stretch marks… I got stretch marks with my first pregnancy and have since gotten rid of them, even through five more pregnancies. Better yet, I haven’t gotten any new…
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Homemade Gochujang Paste (Korean Chili Paste)
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I’ve been having fun exploring the flavors of various Asian cuisines. I was on a Chinese food kick for a while, and then switched to Indian, and have dabbled a…
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How to Make a Fairy Garden for Kids
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There’s something magical about the idea of a fairy garden. It can be just as much fun to plan as a butterfly garden and there are so many possibilities. Here’s…
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Strawberry and Feta Salad
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I present to you my favorite salad ever! When our garden is producing strawberries, I eat this salad as much as I can. I enjoy it so much that I’ve…
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My Favorite Health, Wellness & Motherhood Books
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I’ve always enjoyed reading. When I started on my family’s health journey many years ago, I poured through as many health books as I could get my hands on. Many…
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Natural Headache Relief Stick
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Headaches are often a sign of a deeper problem (like magnesium deficiency). Sometimes though headaches have a practical cause, like five-kids-playing-marching-band-in-the-house-syndrome. Whatever the case, a natural headache relief stick can…
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Easy Homemade Guacamole Recipe
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When I was a child, my mom’s guacamole recipe was one of the first things I learned how to make. Today, it’s a recipe that my children make regularly. In fact, I…
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Are There Natural Solutions for Precocious Puberty?
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From birth to college, kids seem to grow up fast. As parents, we have to accept that we only get 18 or so years with them at home. But we…
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Sweet Dreams Sleep Tincture Recipe
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This natural sleep tincture recipe is made with some of my favorite herbs. It’s naturally relaxing, calming, and great for a better night’s sleep. We don’t need it often, but…
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Korean Gochujang Mayo Recipe
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A few weeks ago I published a recipe for gochujang; a Korean red chili paste. This week I’m sharing a recipe for gochujang mayo, which uses that paste. What Is…
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Is There Such a Thing as a Healthy Bra?
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Sixteen million bras are purchased every year, and yet an estimated 80% of us are wearing the wrong size bra! I’ve covered some of the pitfalls of the modern bra…
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Healthy Home Buyers: What to Look for When House Hunting
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Moving can be a pain, but finding a house that’s safe and healthy to call home can be even trickier. There’s more to finding the best house than the number…
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Spring Greens Salad With Crispy Prosciutto
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Salads are such a great meal that when I’m inspired by seasonal ingredients to make a new one, I just can’t resist. I came up with this spring greens salad…
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What Are Phthalates & Why to Avoid Them
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For those of us interested in nontoxic personal care, trying to navigate the ever-growing list of chemicals to avoid can be overwhelming. Phthalates are on the Environmental Working Group’s “Dirty…
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How to Tighten Loose Skin After Weight Loss
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After many years, I was finally able to overcome past trauma, reverse my autoimmune disease, and shed some pounds (more than 50 of them actually!). As many of us moms…
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Green Goddess Salad Dressing
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Ever heard of green goddess salad dressing? I’d heard of it, but never paid too much attention to what it was because it just seemed kind of weird. Turns out…