Why do Women Crave Chocolate?
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Most women crave chocolate at some point. Certain types of chocolate can be health-promoting in moderation (like this homemade version) but we typically don’t crave it because of a chocolate deficiency… so…
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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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Lemon Pepper Cushaw Squash Recipe
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In my opinion, lemon pepper makes everything better. I make my own seasonings in bulk, and lemon pepper is one that often gets added to everything from omelets to meats…
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How to Set up a Homeschool Classroom
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I’ve shared intimate details of my birth stories, revealed the dark side of blogging, and exposed the extent of my crunchiness writing about menstrual cups… I haven’t written much about homeschooling,…
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Is Stevia Safe or Healthy?
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We all know that sugar isn’t healthy, especially in excess, but increased awareness about the problems with sugar consumption have led to the development and use of sugar substitutes. Some…
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What is Marine Phytoplankton – Benefits & Uses
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Micro-algae like Spirulina and Chlorella are well known for their health and detoxification benefits, but another ancient micro-algae, specifically certain strains of marine phytoplankton, can be hundreds of times more potent and…
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Honey and Vitamin C Face Mask Recipe
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As a little girl, I had a dream of going to that magical place called the spa. I wasn’t entirely sure what a person did there, but I knew that…
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Activation Products Review: Magnesium and Phytoplankton
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There are two supplements have made an almost-instant and noticeable difference in my daily life: magnesium and phytoplankton. The first, magnesium, is relatively common and many people now understand the…
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How to Make Natural Dryer Sheets
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When I was little, one of the things I looked forward to about growing up was doing my own laundry… but not for the reason you’d think. I wanted scented…
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How to Create a Perfect Sleep Environment
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Unless you’ve been living in a cave (in which case you probably get great sleep already), you’ve heard about the importance of sleep for health and how most of us…
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Vanilla Gluten-Free Cake Recipe
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I normally don’t share many dessert recipes, but that is because I don’t often make dessert. My husband and I don’t really like most sweet foods, and while the kids…
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5 Natural Pest Control Options That Work!
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I would have thought that with all the snow we had last Winter, insects wouldn’t be bad this year. And I would have been wrong. I’ve always been a target…
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DIY Fruit and Vegetable Wash (& Preserver)
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In a perfect world, we’d all have the food budget to meal plan only organic foods, have someone else cook them for us (kidding- sort of), and use the time…
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Chlorella Benefits & Uses (and When It Can Be Dangerous)
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I’ve raved about Spirulina before and shared how I use it, but Spiulina’s cousin Chlorella is a powerhouse as well. What is Chlorella? Like Spirulina, it is a freshwater algae with a host…
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What is Floating? Sensory Deprivation Benefits
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Before I had kids, I would daydream about vacations in exotic places… Now, I fantasize about a few hours alone with no one asking me questions or requesting that I make…
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The Problem with Coffee Pods
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I love coffee, though not for the caffeine… I just enjoy the taste. The research is divided on the reported health benefits of coffee, but those who tolerate it can…
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An Easy 3-Step Approach for Healthy Teeth (Without Flossing)
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I talk a lot about oral health. In fact, researching oral health is kind of a hobby of mine (I know, I know, really exciting hobby). Ever since I read…
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Coffee Kombucha Recipe
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I’ve consumed a lot of unusual foods, drinks, and supplements on my journey to find health answers. From the green smoothies, to the fermented fish livers, to the marine phytoplankton, I’ve…
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Natural Puppy Care – Diet & Remedies
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Our family recently adopted a new puppy (after the loss of our long-time family dog, Daisy, several months ago), so I have been researching and talking to friends who are…
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Adrenal Fatigue: Remedies, Supplements and Recovery
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Adrenal fatigue is often diagnosed in the natural health community based on a specific pattern of symptoms, but often ignored by many doctors and the mainstream medical community. Like thyroid disease,…
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Shaved Carrot Salad Recipe
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Now that warm weather is here (finally!), I’m working on making summer items like homemade sunscreen and bug spray. I’ve also been working on some new veggie-based recipes that can be served…
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Kid-Friendly Meal Plan & Shopping List
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My main motivation in writing this blog is to help make natural & healthy living easier for other families so that together we can improve the future for our kids.…
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DIY Sidewalk Chalk Paint
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This recipe was born out of necessity one day when I was trying to re-organize the garage and had just a little too much “help” from my younger kids. The…
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Hidden Sources of BPA (And Why You Should Care)
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By now, most people have at lease a passing familiarity with BPA, a chemical found in many plastics, and make an effort to avoid it, yet many of us still miss…
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Coconut Milk Kefir Recipe
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I love the taste of regular dairy milk, but unfortunately, my skin does not and I often break out after eating or drinking too much dairy. Fortunately, I love coconut even…