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…
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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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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Benefits of Hydroxyapatite for Teeth and More
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If you’ve been a Wellness Mama reader for a while, you probably know that I’m fascinated by dental health. The conventional advice is to use fluoride toothpaste to harden teeth…
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8 Ways to Stop Sugar Cravings
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Craving ice cream or searching the pantry for a sweet treat every night after dinner? You’re not alone. The truth is sugar is incredibly addictive, and in today’s world it’s…
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7 Natural Ways to Boost Breast Health
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It’s troubling to read that 1 in 8 women in the U.S. will face an invasive breast cancer diagnosis in their lifetime. Thankfully with better research and screening, survival rates…
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How to Make a Mason Jar Salad Bar (That Lasts All Week!)
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When you’re trying to eat a healthier diet, variety is key. One of my favorite ways to serve a wide range of colorful fruits and veggies (and healthy proteins) is…
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7 Easy Ways to Improve Digestion
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Do you struggle with digestive issues? Many of us deal with gut problems like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), constipation, leaky gut, or other digestive disorders. While there are plenty of…
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10 Toxic Ingredients to Avoid in Personal Care Products
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It’s hard to narrow this list down to just 10 toxic personal care ingredients since unfortunately there are SO many. Even products that claim to be “paraben-free,” “clean,” or “all-natural”…
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Spill the Beans: Are They Healthy Or Not?
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“Beans, beans, good for your heart…” You probably remember that little chant that was popular among second graders, at least at my elementary school. It lightheartedly reminds us of the…
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Why Natural Wines Go Beyond Biodynamic & Organic Wine
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In the food world, the label “natural” is unregulated and can appear on products that contain traces of pesticides, antibiotics, or other additives. For a long time, I assumed the…
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How to Get Enough Calcium Without Dairy
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When our third child started to eat solid foods, we found out that he had a pretty severe dairy allergy. It started with bad gas and mucousy stools, then progressed…
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What are Telomeres and Can They Reduce Aging and Improve Longevity?
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I’ve talked about aging on the podcast and how we have some control over how it ultimately goes down. But today I want to talk about telomeres and how they affect aging.…
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8 Income-Building Job Skills You Can Learn at Home (Work from Home)
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The Internet is an amazing tool for modern families. I have built a business online that helps me balance providing for my family with spending time with them. There are so…
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Astaxanthin: Why I Take It Daily (Especially in Summer!)
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Astaxanthin is my go-to summer supplement, and it’s often called nature’s strongest antioxidant. It is a potent naturally occurring carotenoid found in foods like salmon and krill. There are many…
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Simple Batch Cooking Meal Plan
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As a busy mom, I sometimes feel like I spend hours in the kitchen each day and that I finish cleaning up from one meal just in time to prepare…
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How to Reverse MS Symptoms With the Wahls Protocol
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Are you or a loved one looking for a way to reverse MS or autoimmune disease symptoms? Dr. Terry Wahls is a widely celebrated physician and researcher who was able…
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My Common-Sense Guide to Viruses and Pandemics (for Moms)
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I recently spent a long day interviewing medical experts about the current global pandemic and what it could mean for us all individually and societally. When Hurricane Michael caused massive…
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How to Improve Eyesight Naturally
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Do you wish you had 20/20 vision? I have yet to meet anyone who wears prescription glasses or contacts and doesn’t wish they didn’t need them! Turns out, you might…
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Are Cruciferous Vegetables Bad for Thyroid?
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“Eat food, not too much, mostly plants.” -Michael Pollan This is the advice most of us know to be true — that if we eat our veggies, and lots of…
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8 Ways to Make Fitness a Habit
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Exercise doesn’t have to only come in the form of a planned workout. It’s a great idea to build it into your everyday life in the form of family fun. But…
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My Favorite Health Apps for Mind, Body and Hormones
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In my recent podcast about my transformation and weight loss, I mentioned several health apps that were helpful in the process. I’m sharing more detail about each one below and…
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I Just Did a Whole 30… Where Do I Go From Here?
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I love mini wellness challenges or experiments because the short duration is usually doable for most people. Whole30 is a perfect example. It’s only 30 days and then you can…
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Health Benefits of Avocado Oil: Is It Healthier Than Coconut Oil?
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Olive oil is well-known for its many benefits, but another oil is gaining popularity for its versatility and health benefits: avocado oil. Avocado oil is popping up as an ingredient in many…
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Can Intermittent Fasting (Skipping Meals) Make You Healthier?
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Maybe you’ve heard the often-repeated advice to eat small, frequent meals. Apparently skipping meals (even breakfast) is a surefire way to wreck your blood sugar and your metabolism. Moreover, even…