Peach Cucumber Salad Recipe with Basil Vinaigrette
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This summer has been a delicate blend of heat wave and monsoon. I’ve had to come up with some creative family activities to keep the children (and us grownups!) from going…
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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 Build a Sandcastle Like a Pro
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This post is a departure from my normal posts about topics like balancing hormones or why magnesium is so important, but I thought it was worth sharing as it was one…
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Is Sparkling Water Healthy?
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When it comes to beverages, I try to stick with filtered water since it’s the best way to stay hydrated. But once in a while I crave something different. I…
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The Neuroscience of Play & Why Kids Need It
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I’ve always been a huge advocate of getting my kids to play, especially outside during the summer. I feel like they are more well behaved, more tired at the end…
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Science-Backed Bee Pollen Benefits for Allergies, Inflammation & More
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It’s well known that bee products like honey, royal jelly, and bee propolis have many health benefits. These honeybee products have a permanent spot in my kitchen as well as…
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Glazed Chocolate Donut Holes
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As far as healthy dessert recipes go, this is an overall winner! I make these glazed donut holes are made with healthy ingredients, but the taste is very similar to old fashioned…
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Gentle & Exfoliating Cleansing Grains for Face & Body
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While grains are a controversial food in modern society, their use in skin care is pretty much universally accepted. In fact, grains have been used for ages to get radiant,…
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Tuna Nicoise Salad With Herb Vinaigrette
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Entree salads are one of my favorite things to serve for dinner. I can usually serve all the components of the meal in one dish with only a small amount of…
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Why to Try Forest Bathing to Decrease Anxiety, Depression, and Inflammation
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We all know that being outside is important for optimal health. Between the fresh air, exercise, vitamin D, and other benefits of the outdoors, just being outside as much as…
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Easy Homemade Strawberry Gelato Recipe
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Gelato is one food I would probably eat even if there wasn’t a way to make it healthy. When my husband and I first started dating, we traveled to Europe…
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How to Clear Clogged Milk Ducts
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If you breastfeed, you probably know that a blocked or clogged milk duct is a painful and frustrating challenge that many nursing mothers encounter. Clogged milk ducts seem to come…
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Health Benefits of Basil Leaf + 13 Ways to Use It at Home
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Basil has taken over my garden so I am in the process of preserving and storing it now. Fortunately, it can be used for so much more than just cooking!…
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Sweet and Savory Citrus Grilled Chicken
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One of the things on my summer bucket list each year is to grill outside. It’s fun, delicious, and gives me a break from the hot kitchen! This grilled citrus chicken recipe…
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Natural Remedies for Menopause: How to Reduce Hot Flashes & Other Menopause Symptoms
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As we age, we can look back on how we’ve navigated love, career, and family and feel pretty accomplished… as we should! Yet as we get into our fifth decade (or…
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Homemade Chipotle Mayo Recipe with Lime
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I really like to make my own condiments and spices whenever possible, so when I wanted to try chipotle mayo in my fish tacos, making my own was a no-brainer! Homemade…
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Natural Sunburn Remedies for Healthy Skin
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I write a lot about the benefits of the sun and how it is important for vitamin D production, hormone balance, getting enough blue light and many other functions in…
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Guide to Growing Herbs for Cooking, Remedies, and More
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I love my herb and spice cabinet because it allows me to whip up a tasty meal any time. I buy some of the herbs, especially if they are dried and…
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How to Make Perfect Summer Sangria (Low Sugar Recipe)
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Who doesn’t love a glass of sangria in the summertime?! Fruity, colorful, and with a touch of sweetness (if you use this recipe anyway), it’s the perfect summer drink. The…
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Sunscreen Safety: SPF, UVA, UVB, Oxybenzone & Vitamin D
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Years ago, I shared my homemade sunscreen recipe and explained why I avoid most conventional sunscreens. Recently, reports from the Environmental Working Group (EWG) and Consumer Reports have warned consumers…
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Save Money in the Kitchen With Cloth
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One simple change in the kitchen can make a big difference in reducing waste and saving money: switching to entirely to cloth instead of paper. This is one easy change…
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Fresh & Simple Fish Taco Salad
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On vacation one year, we ate at a great seafood restaurant that had fish tacos on the menu. At that point I’d never had fish tacos and they sounded intriguing!…
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Thermography vs. Mammograms for Breast Health Screening
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I’ve talked about vaginal health before because it’s an important but often overlooked topic in women’s health. Breast health is another area we simply can’t afford to ignore. Sadly, breast…
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Mexican Beef and Rice Bowls (Instant Pot)
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New fast and filling meal ideas are always welcome in my kitchen! These beef and rice bowls are a healthy and delicious take on tacos and I can make them start…
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Ice Bath Benefits: How Cold Therapy Improves the Body and the Brain
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You may have seen me on Instagram enjoying surviving a soak in my cold plunge tub, and sharing about my trip to Finland where we literally jumped into a freezing…