The Best Recommended Books by Podcast Guests
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I’ve shared my favorite health and wellness books over the years, and now I want to share with you the best books recommended by podcast guests. Many of the books…
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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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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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Nourishing Breakfast Pizza Recipe (Grain-Free)
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This quick and easy breakfast pizza recipe was born one morning when the kids couldn’t decide between bacon and sausage. They were also tired of our basic scrambled eggs and veggies.…
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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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Homemade Natural Body Wash
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When I played soccer in high school, I spent a lot of money on fancy body wash products (and fancy personal care products in general). I bought into all the…
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Mocha Swiss Meringue Buttercream
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I don’t have much of a sweet tooth. When I want something sweet, I’ll eat a piece of fruit or add a little honey to my tea. Another option is this…
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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…
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Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh Lotion Bars
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Growing up, I remembered hearing the Christmas story and the gifts the wise men brought. I wondered what the significance of frankincense and myrrh were. Gold seemed obvious, but I…
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Honey Mustard Chicken with Mushrooms
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New chicken recipes are always welcome, right? I feel like every family has their favorites (pad krapow gai is ours), but at the same time, it’s nice to try something…
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The Best CBD for Dogs
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Is CBD safe for dogs? I’ve already covered the health benefits of CBD oil for humans, and I’m excited that it looks promising for dogs with arthritis, seizures, anxiety, and…
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Mint Chocolate Lip Scrub for Deliciously Smooth Lips
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Winter weather means cold air and, for many of us, chapped lips. I like using sugar lip scrubs (like a sugar cookie lip scrub) to help eliminate the excess skin…
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Roasted Cabbage Slices
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My name is Katie and I love cabbage. I never really thought I’d say that. I’m not a huge fan of coleslaw. In fact, I usually use broccoli instead of cabbage when…
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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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Maple Pecan Butternut Squash
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Winter squashes are, to me, the chicken of the vegetable world. They’ve got a nice flavor but are a mostly blank slate that is delicious with different seasonings and preparations.…
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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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Soothing Roasted Garlic Soup Recipe
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Ever heard the saying “A bowl of garlic soup a day keeps the doctor away”? Ok, maybe that’s not exactly how the saying goes, but in my book, this garlic…
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Coconut Chocolate No-Bake Cookies Recipe
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I’ve always let my kids help out in the kitchen when I’m cooking. It was important to me that they be confident in their ability to cook their own healthy…
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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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Natural DIY Christmas Garland to Spruce up Your Home
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With six kids, you know Christmas is a big deal at our house! From finding the perfect gift for everyone on my list to traditions like eating seven kinds of…
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Family Favorite Pumpkin Pie Recipe (Dairy & Gluten Free)
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What would Thanksgiving (or fall!) be without something pumpkin? Whether it is a spiced pumpkin latte or pumpkin pie, the taste and scent of pumpkin are the perfect companions to cool fall…
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Natural Remedies for Bunions
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Foot problems like athlete’s foot and bunions aren’t just unsightly, but they can be uncomfortable too. Surgeons perform over 1 million bunion surgeries every year in the US, and sometimes…
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Effective Natural Remedies for Kidney Stones
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Did you know that the heat of summer could increase your risk of developing kidney stones? It’s true. Experts have found that as you sweat more and become dehydrated, the…
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How to Make Mulled Wine
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Since I discovered truly natural, non-toxic wine, I feel better about enjoying a glass in the evenings to wind down sometimes. There’s a way to make wine taste even better…
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Wild Cherry Bark Cough Syrup
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Over the years I’ve collected some tried and tested flu remedies to keep my family feeling our best. While I love my garlic, raw honey, and elderberry, it’s nice to…