Is Allulose a Healthy Sweetener?
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Weight loss is an issue many mamas struggle with. So, a lot of us turn to low carbohydrate or keto diets in an effort to lose the fat. Because these…
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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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Habit Stacking for Health Made Simple
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I think we’ve all had good intentions where we want to start a new habit or reach a new goal, but we struggle to follow through with it. (I’ve found…
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How to Know When a Diet Is No Longer Right for You: Understanding Intuitive Eating & Your Body’s Needs
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In the wellness world, we discuss many types of diets. Paleo, keto, intermittent fasting, FODMAPs, GAPS, WAPF, and more. There are many different ways of eating when it comes to…
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Is Monk Fruit Healthy? Or a Food Fad?
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Sugar is almost unavoidable in our modern society, but it has a huge impact on our health. That’s why many look for sugar alternatives. However, many zero-calorie and artificial sweeteners…
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Is White Rice Healthy?
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White rice. It is a controversial food in nutrition circles. On the one hand, some nutritionists warn us away from rice and grains as a nutritionally empty source of calories,…
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What Are Nootropics? My Take on Natural Brain-Boosting Supplements
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Seems humans have always been in a constant search for the silver bullet or magic pill to make us faster, stronger, and smarter. Sure, there are more difficult and time-consuming…
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Is Aluminum Safe to Use?
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Of all the toxic ingredients in personal care products, aluminum is a misunderstood and controversial substance. Some claim it is safe, while other sources report that baking powder can be…
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Nutrition for Teens: A Parent’s Guide to Diet & Supplements for Puberty
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Navigating nutrition as kids go through puberty can be a struggle! You know that what your teen eats has an impact on both their health and their mood, so you…
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13 Natural Ways to Relieve Gallbladder Attacks
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I get a lot of questions about liver and gallbladder problems. Unfortunately, moms have a higher risk of gallbladder attacks, and they often start during pregnancy. Gallbladder attacks are often…
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How Thyroid Disease Affects Pregnancy and Fertility
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There aren’t many things I can say I’m an expert at in this world. In fact, the short list would include accidentally killing house plants and procrastinating until I have 8…
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Is Ozone Therapy a Health Fad or the Future?
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Ozone is often talked about in the context of the environment but is also a time-tested alternative treatment. Ozone therapy uses oxygen mixed with ozone gas for a wide range…
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Why You WANT Bacteria on Your Skin for a Healthy Microbiome
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The gut gets the majority of the attention when we talk about the microbiome (even though your mouth has a vast microbiome as well!). The digestive system is home to…
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Is Glucomannan Healthy or Just Hype?
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Glucomannan has many health benefits, but it is best known as a weight loss aid. It is an important component of certain foods in Asian cuisine, such as shirataki noodles.…
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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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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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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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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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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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Are Organ Meats Healthy?
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When it comes to discussing nutrition and food, organ meat certainly isn’t the most glamorous subject. For some, the very topic evokes a sense of panic and horror! Perhaps it…
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How Toxic Mold Exposure Harms the Body
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Toxic mold can cause some serious health problems. Before pulling out a natural cleaner to tackle that black mold you found in your home, it’s important to consider a few…
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How to Know If You Have Hashimoto’s Disease (& What to Do)
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There are symptoms that a lot of us might chalk up as just “part of life,” but nothing is normal about chronic fatigue, acid reflux, achy joints, inability to lose…
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Why I Drink Green Tea (+ Proven Health Benefits)
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Green tea wasn’t always my first choice when it came to tea, but now that I know more about the amazing health benefits of green tea it is one of…
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Olive Oil Benefits (& How to Choose One That Isn’t Fake!)
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If you’re anything like my husband, then olive oil may be your go-to oil for all things cooking. But if you’re not of Italian descent like me, you may wonder…