Placenta Encapsulation: Should You Do it?
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Giving birth is one of the most athletic events a woman will ever go through. It’s taxing in many ways: physically, emotionally, and mentally. But it’s also enormously hormonally draining! Placenta…
Health
Simple solutions to help you improve your family’s health through a combination of a real food diet, and optimizing factors like sleep, reducing stress and avoiding toxins.
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How the Parasympathetic Nervous System Helps Us Lower Stress
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Also known as the “rest and digest” system, our parasympathetic nervous system is vital to health. Learn how things like yawning, taking a coloring book break, and other de-stressors can…
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C60 Benefits: Is This a Miracle Molecule?
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C60 is the newest buzzword in the natural health world. It’s recommended for everything from avoiding sunburn, to hair growth, to longevity. C60 benefits the whole body and acts as…
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How to Start an Elimination Diet
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As mamas, sometimes we’re so busy taking care of everyone else that we ignore our own health. If you take a moment to reflect, have you noticed you have symptoms…
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The Benefits of Sunlight for Sleep and Hormones
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Having more energy, better sleep, and finally reaching that happy weight could be as simple as getting more sunshine. The benefits of sunlight include better mental, physical, and emotional health.…
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Natural Remedies for Headaches
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Headaches appear at the worst possible moment, don’t they? Head pain puts a damper on everything, whether you’re getting ready for a long day of chasing the littles around or…
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What is Niacinamide?
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As busy mamas, we don’t have a lot of time to dedicate to our skincare routines. That’s why it’s great to have some “go-to” natural beauty products that maximize our…
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Natural Varicose Vein Remedies
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Varicose veins are more than a cosmetic problem—for some, they can be downright painful. They’re a common complaint, especially during pregnancy. Here are some varicose vein remedies to help improve…
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Marine Collagen: Have You Tried It Yet?
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I’ve written before about the health benefits of collagen and how it’s the most common protein in our bodies. I try to consume collagen powder on a regular basis because…
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Natural Tattoo Tips: How to Get Tattoos Safely
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Tattoos have become a very popular (yet still controversial) beauty statement in recent years. At the same time, many of us wonder whether they are good for our bodies. Is…
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Duck Eggs: Have You Tried Them Yet?
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I am so thankful I discovered duck eggs. They’re one of my favorite chicken egg substitutions for baking and cooking. Ever since I realized my son was sensitive to eggs,…
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How to Make Magnesium Bicarbonate
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Magnesium is an essential mineral that your body needs. While calcium gets a lot of talk for bone health, you need magnesium every bit as much! Magnesium is one of…
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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Health Optimization
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Humans need oxygen to survive. In elementary school, we all learned that the air we breathe contains 21% oxygen. Our bodies use oxygen for energy production. In the blood vessels,…
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How Bad Are Amalgam Fillings?
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You probably already know that oral health is one of my passions. I’ve had several dentists on the podcast to discuss common dental health questions, and one reoccurring topic is…
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What Are Postbiotics (& Why We Need Them)
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Many of us moms struggle with digestive issues. We’re busy, we’re eating on the run, and there’s barely even time to run to the bathroom on a good day! The…
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What Is Histamine Intolerance?
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If you’ve already tried some of the typical diets or had food sensitivity testing and you haven’t improved, you may want to explore histamine intolerance. It can be the root…
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Why I Don’t Reduce a Fever – And What I Do Instead
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It’s hard to watch when our loved ones suffer from a high temperature. Many have sent emails and asked in my Facebook group, “Should you let a fever run its…
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How Gum Disease Affects The Whole Body
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As much as 50% in the reversal of cancer is in the mouth.-Burton Goldberg, expert in the field of alternative medicine How can a two-time cancer survivor and expert in…
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Should I Get My Pets Vaccinated?
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Vaccines are a hot debate and elicit fear and anger from both sides. But pet vaccines are just as crucial for pet owners to think about as heartworm tests. No…
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What Is the Carnivore Diet?
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The Paleo diet has taken the world by storm over the past decade, but different versions of this diet have been popping up in the last couple of years. You…
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Does Flossing Really Reduce Gum Disease and Cavities?
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For most of us, our parents ingrained the importance of brushing our teeth and flossing from a young age. Many of us feel guilty as adults for failing to do…
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How To Store And Organize Your Natural Remedies
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Herbal remedies are something I always have on hand for whatever life brings. They won’t do me much good, though, if I can’t find what I need when I need…
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Natural Cat Care & Holistic Alternatives
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Our pets really do feel like family members—that’s why we make homemade cat treats. Our Bengal cat Hercules loves them. Still, even when I give him the treats, he highly…
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What Is PEMF Therapy(Pulsed ElectroMagnetic Field)?
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As a mom, I’m always looking for the least invasive ways to optimize our family’s health. It’s even better when I don’t have to leave the house! That’s why I’m…