Is Oolong Tea Healthier Than Other Types of Tea?
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Tea is one of the most consumed beverages in the world and for good reason, as there are many health benefits associated with it and it is good for the body.…
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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 Ways to Get Better Sleep (Even If You’re a Mom!)
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It is common sense that we all need adequate sleep. Yet, statistics show again and again that we just aren’t getting it. For some, (including me) the idea of ever getting a…
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Shattering Six Common Pregnancy and Childbirth Fears
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Note from Katie: My good friend Genevieve Howland, aka Mama Natural, has one of the top resources for natural pregnancy. She just released her beautiful new book, The Mama Natural Week-By-Week…
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How to Make Better Coffee With Non-Toxic Coffee Makers
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How important is a coffee maker in most homes? According to some sources, excluding water, people consume coffee more than any other beverage in the world, and it is the second…
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Relaxing Pillow Spray Recipe With Essential Oils
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With six kiddos in the house, sleep can be hard to come by sometimes. Fortunately, I’ve found ways to naturally improve sleep quality, including ditching the night lights and using magnesium…
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Gentle Oatmeal Lavender Facial Scrub Recipe (DIY)
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I may not eat grains (that much), but they still have their uses. This oatmeal lavender facial scrub recipe helps to soothe and calm skin while gently helping to exfoliate it.…
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Emu Oil: Benefits & Uses for Skin and Body
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Hundreds of years ago, native Australian aboriginals figured out that oil from emu birds could help with wound healing as well as aches and pains. Today, emu oil is widely used for…
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Easy Vegetable Frittata Recipe (Not Just for Breakfast!)
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On days when a fast and simple breakfast is needed, a basic frittata recipe saves invaluable time (and delivers on a hearty helping of healthy veggies to boot!). Just prepare and stick…
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Erythritol: Is This Artificial Sweetener a Healthy Alternative to Sugar?
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Now that sugar has become the devil behind many chronic health issues, health conscious people are turning to natural sugar alternatives. Erythritol is a sugar alcohol gaining popularity as a…
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Baby Capsule Wardrobe (Works for Toddlers Too!)
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With six kids, I’ve done my fair share of seasonal clothing changes and wardrobe organization. Without fail, the youngest kids are the toughest when it comes to clothes. I switched…
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Great Alternatives to Almond Flour and Coconut Flour
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When you go grain-free, you have to get creative to keep enjoying the foods you love. Most grain-free goodies are made with the same ol’ flours, but there are actually…
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How to Create a Girls’ Capsule Wardrobe (Cute & Functional)
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We recently switched to capsule wardrobes for our kids and will never look back! This minimalist wardrobe method has greatly simplified our lives. We love it and our kids love it…
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Simple Boys’ Capsule Wardrobe (Durable & Versatile)
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I love the adventurous nature of children … what adventure does to their clothing though, not so much. All of my kids love to climb trees, fences, and anything else…
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Perfect Hollandaise Sauce (With Just 4 Ingredients!)
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Mmmmm… butter and eggs whipped together until creamy, with a little tangy zip to boot! What could be more delicious? This hollandaise sauce is a regular at our table because it…
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Healthy Irish Recipes for St. Patrick’s Day
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May misfortune follow you the rest of your life, and never catch up! -An Irish Toast Since I’m Irish, I’ve always had plenty of Irish recipes in my arsenal. Of…
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The Hidden Problem with “No Poo” (And What to Do Instead)
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As women, we tend to be finicky about our hair: all the curly-haired girls want straight hair and all the straight-haired girls want curls. But we all have one thing in…
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Root Canal: Dangerous or Just Misunderstood?
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Root canals are a controversial topic in the dental world (if you didn’t know!). I’ve always had a fascination with studying oral health, and while I’m glad to have never needed…
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How to Use a Konjac Sponge (and Why It’s Worth Trying)
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Ever heard of a konjac sponge? It’s true … the same konjac root that makes miracle noodles also makes a fabulous facial treatment! Thank goodness you don’t need to rub…
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7 Natural DIY Makeup Remover Recipes for Happy Skin
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If we’re going to go through the trouble of applying natural DIY makeup, it makes sense to have a natural way to remove it. After battling acne-prone skin when I was younger,…
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Refreshing Cucumber Lime Veggie Green Smoothie Recipe
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There are two things that almost all health gurus seem to agree that we should do: get more sleep and eat more green veggies. In fact, statistically, these are two…
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Scrumptious Coconut Flour Biscuits (Grain & Dairy Free)
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Sometimes only a soft, buttery biscuit will do. (I’ve found this to be especially true when I’m pregnant!) And when those cravings happen, these coconut flour biscuits really hit the…
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What Is Sous Vide (& How to Do It without Plastic)
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I first heard of sous vide years ago and my initial thought process went something like this: Me: Hmm… sounds French. Must be fancy… I wonder how it works. Also me…
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Was My Last Home Birth Illegal? (I Need Your Help!)
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In short… yes. My amazing last home birth experience that saved me from an 8-week c-section surgery recovery was not legal in my state. If you missed my birth story, the birth (of…
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How to Create a Kids Camping & Survival Pack (Checklist)
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Our family has always enjoyed off-grid camping, but with recent research showing that camping away from artificial light may even help remedy insomnia, it seems that more people are getting…