Virgin Diet Cookbook Review
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JJ Virgin recently released her first cookbook, “The Virgin Diet Cookbook.” She also wrote “The Virgin Diet” which was tremendously popular because she was able to help a lot of…
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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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Dit Da Jow Herbal Remedy for Pain
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Last year, our whole family started taking Jujutsu. We all enjoy it, but the rolls, throws and climbing aspects definitely come more easily to the kids! Any activity that involves…
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Are Glazed Ceramic Pans Safe?
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I’ve been slowly switching my kitchen over to ceramic pans since I had the chance to try ceramic cookware last year. I researched cookware options for months and wanted to…
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Parsnip Shrimp Lo Mein Recipe
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When we gave up grains, we pretty much gave up all pasta and noodles. Lately, I found a way to make “noodles” out of vegetables and they taste delicious! Even…
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5 Reasons to Eat MORE Salt
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Salt has gotten a really bad reputation in the past, and now there seems to be a lot of confusion about if salt is healthy or not. It is important…
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Nom Nom Paleo Book Review
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I get a lot of cookbooks in the mail…. this is great because I love books and I love cooking. I’ve reviewed several of my favorite cookbooks in the past,…
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Grain-Free Pecan Pie Recipe
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Over the holidays, I experimented a lot with recipes for pecan pie. Pecan pie is one of my dad’s favorites and since he went grain free, he has missed this…
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5 Factors That Make Natural Labor Easier
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I’ve had several births that I had the honor of being a doula at in the last month and it made me think about my own birth experiences and the…
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Your Personal Paleo Code Book Review
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Recently, I received a review copy of “Your Personal Paleo Code: The 3-Step Plan to Lose Weight, Reverse Diabetes, and Stay Fit and Healthy For Life” by Chris Kresser. I’ve…
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Why My Kids Don’t Have a Night Light
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I’ve written several times about the importance of sleep to overall health. One important aspect of this is to optimize the sleep environment and sleep in complete darkness. I’ve gotten…
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Why We Don’t Use a Microwave
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I’ve gotten several emails lately asking about microwave safety and if we use a microwave at our house. Even with the natural birthing, dirt eating, barefoot playing, cloth-diapering and mud…
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Homemade Cincinnati Chili Recipe
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If you aren’t familiar with Cincinnati Chili, you should be! I must admit, this is an unusual chili. I grew up in Texas where chili meant meat, beans and spicy, so…
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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…
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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…