Asian Ginger Salmon
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I noticed the other day that I only have two salmon recipes on my site. One of them is a recipe for salmon with orange and butter, wrapped in rainbow chard.…
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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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19 Journal Prompts to Build a Healthy Mindset
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Few things have helped me in my journey to emotional and physical health more than journaling daily. I had to work at this habit, but now it’s my favorite way…
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Dry Brushing for Skin: 5 Benefits & How to Do It the Right Way
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You probably brush your hair, and your teeth (hopefully with natural toothpaste), but do you brush your skin? And why would you? This practice has been gaining popularity lately and…
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My 30-Day Reset Autoimmune Diet Plan & Recipes
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For many years I suspected that I had some form of thyroid problem based on my own research and symptoms like dry skin, occasional fatigue, trouble losing weight after having…
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My Take on New Year’s Resolutions (+ The Best of 2020… Whew!)
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Wow… what a crazy 525,600 minutes this year has been! For many of us, the intense challenges of 2020 have been a rollercoaster, a teacher, a frustration, and a very…
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Herbal DIY Aftershave Recipe for Men
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My other half has thick hair, which means most conventional shaving products irritate his skin. I’ve been making homemade shaving options for him for years now. A DIY aftershave is…
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Chicken Apple Stir-Fry Recipe (Simple Dinner Idea)
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Sti- frys are one of my favorite dinners. They’re fast and easy to make, pack a punch of flavor, and contain a hefty serving of vegetables. I frequently use leftover,…
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Reasons to Create Family Time Traditions (+ Ideas)
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I’m realizing that the old saying seems to be true… time does go faster as you get older. My kids are growing so fast, and my mom-brain has started to realize…
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Easy Stovetop Popcorn
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I’m not a fan of the chemicals, artificial flavors, and preservatives in microwave popcorn (actually, we don’t use a microwave at all… here’s why.) However, we do like popcorn as a…
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My Natural First Aid Kit & Remedy Cabinet
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Despite our best attempts to live a healthy and toxin free life, there are times when illness or injury strikes. In some of these cases (like trauma) conventional medical treatment…
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Warming Gingerbread Body Scrub
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Who doesn’t love the smell of warm gingerbread cookies baking in the oven?? Well now you can have the same comforting aroma in this gingerbread body scrub. It’s versatile, great…
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Sweet Potato Casserole
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Sweet potato casserole is beloved (by some) as a classic holiday recipe. If I’m being honest, I’m more of a plain baked sweet potato kind of gal, but since some…
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Is Soy Healthy?
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Soy is a controversial food. I’ve had many people ask me lately about various forms of soy and whether it is really healthy or not. On one side, some experts…
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DIY Sugar Cookie Lip Scrub Recipe (Great Gift Idea!)
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While we all know that the sugar in traditional sugar cookies is detrimental to our health, you can still get all of the flavor of homemade cookies with this fun lip…
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Simple Homemade Chocolate Truffles Recipe
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Any chocolate junkie knows… not all chocolate is created equal. There can be a huge difference in quality depending on the brand and the ingredients. There may not be sweets…
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Spiced Essential Oil Soap for Men
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I love using homemade soap. I love it even more because I can make it myself. Soap-making can be quite addicting! There are countless recipes and options allowing you to completely customize…
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The Best Chicken Vegetable Soup Recipe (+ Variations)
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Oh, chicken soup… they call it food for the soul, and it certainly hits the spot on a cold winter day or when I’m under the weather. I also just…
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What I Learned From Wearing a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) for a Month
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I’ve learned over and over that health and wellness is increasingly personalized! I largely credit my transformation to addressing trauma… and figuring out the personalized diet/lifestyle approach that worked for…
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Homemade Salted Caramel Latte Recipe
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Although it’s been several years since salted caramel became all the rage, it continues to be a popular choice for coffee drinks and desserts today. I’ve shared my recipe for my…
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Soothing Frankincense Face Cream for All Skin Types (DIY Beauty Recipe)
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What’s an ancient remedy for hemlock poisoning, used by Cleopatra, and burned in some churches? If you guessed frankincense, you got it right! Resin from this tree has been used…
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Hypothyroidism 101: How to Boost an Underactive Thyroid Naturally
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Thyroid problems seem to be everywhere these days! Women especially are more prone to them. Hypothyroidism can happen for many different reasons, but our current modern, chaotic lifestyle can contribute…
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How (& Why!) to Make Your Own Liver Capsules
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Liver may be a nutrition-packed powerhouse, but for many this offal is, well… awful tasting. While I do love some liver and onions with bacon (because, hello, bacon!), these liver capsules…
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Decadent (Dairy Optional) Coffee Ice Cream
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I’ve been thinking for a while that it’s high time for a new dessert recipe! I know ice cream is a popular summer dessert choice, but does cold weather really…
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How to Make Intensive Shea Butter Eye Cream (Recipe)
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Are you tired of your eyes looking, well…tired? You’ll find plenty of conventional eye creams that promise more youthful-looking skin. However, this DIY shea butter eye cream delivers the naturally…