The Health Benefits of Sprouts and Microgreens
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Sprouts of certain seeds and nuts are an inexpensive and simple way to add extra nutrients to the diet. They are easy to grow at home and the ultimate local…
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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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What’s the 411 on Organic Dry Cleaning?
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I am no fashionista, but I do appreciate good quality clothing. My one problem is that most women’s clothes now seem to need special care like handwash or dry clean only.…
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Quick Chicken and Rice Oyakodon Bowl
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With a big family, homeschooling, and a home business, I’m always looking for quick meals. I like to make this oyakodon bowl as a perfect meal for busy nights. I make…
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Benefits of Inversion Therapy (& How to Do It at Home)
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Chronic pain is, unfortunately, all too common. From sitting at work, to carrying heavy objects (or toddlers!), to pregnancy, our bodies can get out of alignment. This (combined with a weak…
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14 Delicious & Easy Ways to Use Fennel (+ Health Benefits)
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I love to use herbs and spices in everything from infused water to breakfast sausage since they are full of nutrients and flavor that make any dish healthier and more appealing.…
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Chocolate Coconut Energy Bars
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Kids are snackers. I make sure they have a filling and nutrient-packed breakfast every morning and I don’t encourage snacking near mealtime. However, when they’re playing outside and burning off energy or…
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Should You Use L-Glutamine for Leaky Gut?
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If your doctor has told you that you have a leaky gut, you’re likely considering a gut supporting diet. But supplements may also be helpful for leaky gut. One of…
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11 Natural Remedies to Stop Thinning Hair
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Between postpartum hair loss (six times!) and Hashimoto’s, I saw too much hair go down the drain in the past. I use castor oil for hair growth and this hair…
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100% Real Cheese Crisps Recipe (Grain Free)
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Ever miss that crunchy texture that foods like chips and crackers used to provide? This easy cheese crisps recipe will hit the snacking spot! Best of all, unlike most storebought cheese…
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The Benefits of Red Light Therapy (Photobiomodulation)
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For the past few months, I’ve been standing in front of a red light therapy lamp for about 5 minutes a day. We ordered the red light therapy system when my…
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Why We Really Procrastinate (It Isn’t Laziness)
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As moms, procrastination is all too familiar to most of us. This is because we often have a list of things we’d rather not do! Piles of laundry or dishes,…
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Fruit Smoothie Sorbet Recipe
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Need a delicious summer treat without added sugars and preservatives? Make this real fruit smoothie sorbet. It’s a simpler recipe than my strawberry coconut milk ice cream. I use coconut…
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How to Minimize Chlorine Exposure When Swimming
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We go to great lengths to remove chlorine (and other contaminants) in our drinking water and shower water, and it made me think about the effect of this common chemical in swimming…
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Simple Block by Block Art Project (The Whole Family Can Do!)
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When you think back to your childhood, which memories stick out? Is it a favorite toy or birthday gift? Probably not. More than likely, your favorite memories involve some type…
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Grilled Kofta Kebabs Recipe
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It’s grilling season! We love to fire up the grill around here, especially if it involves plenty of fresh seasonal produce on the side. I’m always excited to add new…
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Is Tilapia Healthy for You?
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Fish is considered a healthy source of protein because it’s lean, easy to digest, and filled with healthy omega-3 fatty acids and other important minerals. However, the dark side of the story…
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Natural Heat Protectant Spray for Hair
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Let’s face it: no matter how au naturale we are, most of us still want to walk out of the house with bouncy, gorgeous hair. Unfortunately, this effect most often…
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Simple Cucumber Salad Recipe
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When summer is finally in full swing and cucumbers are growing, this cucumber salad is a great simple “salad.” Also, if you already grow dill with your cucumbers to help control garden pests,…
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Selenium Benefits for Metabolism and Health (+ Food Sources)
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Vitamin D is being discussed more and more in the health community for its importance to the human body. But today I want to talk about another nutrient that is…
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Natural Remedies for Growing Pains
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We talk a lot about chronic pain on the podcast, but sometimes the pain we deal with is not chronic or even problematic (though totally real and, well, painful!). Whether…
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Zucchini Fritters Recipe (Healthy Alternative to Tater Tots!)
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Tater tots were a very occasional treat when I was growing up. (I confess, I loved them.) The grated zucchini in these fritters mimics the texture of tater tots and…
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12 Delicious Herbs and Spices With Proven Health Benefits
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You probably add herbs and spices to your recipes without even thinking about it! While they can usually make or break your culinary creations, there’s so much more to the…
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Why to Plant a Butterfly Garden (& How)
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Much like a pollinator garden, a butterfly garden is a great way to attract and provide for these beautiful insects. There’s a little more to it than planting a few colorful…
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Bacon Chicken Bites Recipe (Easy Lunch or Appetizer)
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I came up with the idea for these bacon chicken bites when I needed an idea for a potluck. I had chicken in the fridge that I was going to…