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…
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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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Natural Remedies to Calm Asthma Symptoms
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I typically rely on allergy relief remedies when seasonal allergies creep up, but some of the things that can trigger allergies can also trigger asthma. If you or your child…
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How to Make & Use Dried Flowers for Decor, Tinctures, and More
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We use a lot of flowers around here for purposes other than decoration, from calendula for skin to dandelions for iced dandelion lime tea. While I enjoy a vase of fresh flowers…
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Chewy Chocolate Cookies Recipe
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Once upon a time, there was a grain and flour-free, nutrient-dense, chocolate cookie recipe that was so filling that you could easily get your chocolate fix without eating too much!…
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How to Stimulate Vagus Nerve Function to Reduce Inflammation and Support the Brain
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On the podcast, I’ve discussed how the vagus nerve plays a part in nervous system health and can help with sensory disorders. If you aren’t familiar with the vagus nerve…
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7 Effective Natural Remedies for Warts
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Everything from garlic poultices to banana peels and… brace yourself… even urine have been recommended as remedies for warts. This post covers some of the most frequently used natural remedies…
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The Best Houseplants for Purifying Indoor Air
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I’ve heard it said that a person can go three weeks without food, three days without water (roughly) and three minutes without air (roughly). With those numbers, it seems that…
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Easy Chicken Fiesta Salad
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Variety is the spice of life they say, and I’m the first to admit salads can get boring! When I start to feel this way I know it’s time to…
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What Moms Really Need Today (And Every Day)
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A couple of years ago on Mother’s Day, I shared a call to peace in the mommy wars and to step into our power as moms and women. Over the…
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Do Homeopathic Remedies Work? What the Science Says (+ My Take)
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We always used homeopathic teething remedies for our kids, and they certainly seemed to help. But outside of teething, many people don’t understand the wider range of homeopathic remedies and wonder…
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35+ Healthy Lunch & Snack Ideas (Kids Will Eat!)
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We’ve talked about what to pack in kids’ school lunches for healthy food, but healthy snacks are important too! It’s taken many years to get this area of life down,…
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How to Use Lavender (Grow It, Make Natural Remedies & More)
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It only takes a brief scroll through my home remedies and DIY recipes to know that lavender is by far one of my favorite herbs. Not only is is beautiful and…
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Itch-Stopping Natural Remedies for Poison Ivy
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Spending time outdoors has its advantages: fresh air, sunshine, and exercise have numerous health benefits. But being outdoors does expose you to some unpleasant elements. Should you come into contact…
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Quick & Healthy Meatball Shish Kabobs
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Meatball shish kabobs (or any food creatively arranged on a skewer) are a kid-approved dinner and an easy fix on a busy night. In fact, now the kids want to make kabobs…
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Real Food Margarita Recipe (With Delicious Low-Sugar Variations)
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Just holding a glass of margarita instantly transports me to long summer days by the beach. We can of course debate whether alcohol is a healthy choice at all, but my…
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What Parents Need to Know About Early Allergen Introduction (From an Allergist-Mom)
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Note from Katie: One in thirteen children in the U.S. suffers from a food allergy. That’s about 2 in every classroom, and rates are rising. I don’t have a lot…
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Best Essential Oils to Use in the Car
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With six kids, going into car travel prepared is a must. We often take games and activities, healthy snacks, and with all those bodies in the car… some ways to…
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My Favorite Grain-Free Coconut Flour Pancakes
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When we ditched the grains years ago, pancakes were one of the foods my kids missed most. I lost no time trying to figure out a healthy grain-free pancake recipe that…
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Is 5G Safe? What You Need to Know
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By the end of 2019, 5G technology should begin to roll out. Tech enthusiasts, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and telecom companies tout 5G as the best thing since sliced…
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Easy Chuck Roast Recipe (Instant Pot or Crock Pot)
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One of my favorite recipes for busy days when I don’t have time to cook in the afternoon is chuck roast. These roasts have a good fat profile and awesome flavor. Add…
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Can a Weighted Blanket Transform Your Kids’ Sleep?
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Let’s be honest… as moms, we will do just about anything to get our kids to sleep. Sleep is what makes a parent’s world go ’round. We need good sleep, and we…
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Grain-Free Pizza Stir-Fry Recipe
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Pizza is definitely a kid favorite, but not usually a healthy one. My kids love our alternative, Meatza, but it is messy to make and takes multiple pans. I’m a huge…
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11 Baby Steps Toward a Zero-Waste Home (That Save Time and Money Too!)
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It’s clear that plastic is becoming a huge problem in our society and environment. As consumers, it can sometimes feel like there’s nothing we can do to stem the flow…
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Why Mineral Sunscreen Is Safer for Us and the Planet
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I have a confession. I don’t wear sunscreen regularly and when I do, I use mineral sunscreen. It’s a controversial statement in today’s world but I have several reasons for…