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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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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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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100+ Boredom-Busting Activities for Kids
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If you have kids (or ever were one) you know that boredom can be a huge struggle. But it can also be a chance to get creative and find new…
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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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DIY Herbal Face Steam for Congestion
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Ever had a cold or congestion and instinctively inhaled the steam from a mug of warm tea or taken a steamy shower for the benefits? Depending on what you were drinking,…
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Thai Peanut Butter Noodles (With Shirataki)
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When my family stopped eating grains, one of the hardest things to give up was pasta (my husband is Italian after all!). This Thai peanut butter noodles recipe uses shirataki noodles…
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It’s Time to Bring Back Victory Gardens
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During World War I and World War II, many countries encouraged their citizens to grow gardens, often called “Victory Gardens.” This relieved some of the burden on the public food…
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How to Make Your Own Natural Disinfectant Spray
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I’m not big on sanitizing everything all the time, but some situations call for the big guns. This spray is like my homemade disinfecting wipes, but with a longer shelf…
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Fresh Roasted Asparagus With Parmesan and Sea Salt
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Asparagus is one of my favorite vegetables. My husband, on the other hand, grew up hating asparagus because he’d only ever had it from a can. (Think about the difference between…
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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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DIY Herbal Cough Syrup Recipe
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We don’t get sick often, and when we do, I prefer to let the body fight the illness naturally whenever possible. That being said, illnesses that include coughing (like bronchitis or a…
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5 Types of Facial Massage for Naturally Beautiful Skin
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My awesome friend Lauryn, host of The Skinny Confidential, is guest posting today! She’s the person I go to for all things skin care and lately she’s introduced me to…
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The Rise of the Modern Bidet
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Menstrual cups are one of those things that may seem strange at first but you fall in love with eventually. The bidet may be another. The bidet isn’t that common…
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My Favorite Healthy Shelf-Stable Foods for Stocking the Pantry
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I’ve written about how to stock up a real food kitchen, and that includes a whole list of fresh fruits, veggies, almond milk, and eggs that last in the fridge for…
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Asian Lettuce Wraps (like P.F. Chang)
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With a large family and a business to run, I’m a big fan of easy meal ideas. Lettuce wraps are a simple lunch idea for those of us staying away from bread…
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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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Grain-Free Chicken Francese With Lemon Sauce
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Since my husband is Italian, we enjoy our share of Italian food (healthy alfredo, yum!). Chicken Francese is another Italian dish I’ve come to love (and it sounds much fancier…
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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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Shakshuka Eggs Recipe (Eggs in Spiced Tomato Sauce)
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I’m a big fan of simple, healthy meals that take only a few minutes to cook (even better if they use just one pan). An egg dish similar to huevos rancheros,…
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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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Exfoliating Chai Sugar Scrub Recipe
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A delicious chai tea latte is one of my favorite things to drink, but the same spices also make for a great chai sugar scrub. This warming scrub boosts circulation,…
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Hearty Italian Sausage Soup With Vegetables (One Pot Recipe)
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I love a filling one-pot meal, and soup is a great place to pack in a wide variety of colorful vegetables. This hearty, veggie-filled soup with Italian sausage is a…
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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 Benefits of Stinging Nettle (& How to Use It in Tea, Tonics, Haircare & More)
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Nettle is one of my favorite herbs. Also called “stinging nettle,” it is packed with nutrients and is even one of the ingredients in my homemade pregnancy tea. Stinging nettle…