How to Curb Carb Cravings
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In a world filled with tempting convenience foods, it’s no wonder many of us deal with constant carb cravings. While carbohydrates are a critical part of the human diet, sugary…
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Simple solutions to help you improve your family’s health through a combination of a real food diet, and optimizing factors like sleep, reducing stress and avoiding toxins.
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Are You Scared of Salt?
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Chances are you’ve seen some negative press about salt. Dietary guidelines often recommend less sodium and the low-sodium industry is booming! Thank goodness sodium reduction and low-fat diets have significantly…
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The Best Water Filter For Home Use (Pitcher, Charcoal, Under-Counter)
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Humans can survive for weeks without food, but only a few days without water. To say fresh water is important would be an understatement! But as important as it is…
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How to Naturally Soothe Baby Colic
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As a mom of 6, I know all too well how tough it can be to have a fussy baby in the house. While it’s normal (and expected!) for babies…
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Lyme Disease: What it is and Natural Treatments
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While I like the good kind of bugs in my GI tract, ticks are one bug I try hard to avoid. Each summer, when the leaves come out and the…
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Should You Do Delayed Cord Clamping?
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Being a mom can be hard enough but add in the decisions surrounding childbirth and things can get confusing. When to clamp the umbilical cord has been a topic of…
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The Benefits of Berberine and How I Use It
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In the world of natural remedies, a rising star is gaining attention for its incredible health benefits: berberine. While most people might assume berberine is an herb, it’s actually a…
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What is Ketamine and Who Should Use it?
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Ketamine is a remarkable substance that can transform mental health and wellness. Often associated with anesthesia and party scenes, ketamine is now emerging as a potential game-changer for mood, pain,…
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7 Ways Camping Improves Health & Circadian Rhythm
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In today’s fast-paced world of screens and schedules, we often miss the importance of reconnecting with nature and its many benefits. Outdoor activities in nature like hiking, canoeing, rock climbing,…
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What to Do About Intestinal Parasites
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You’ve probably heard horror stories of 3-foot tapeworms camping out in someone’s gut. Most parasites though are so small they can only be seen with a microscope! Millions (if not…
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Mushroom Coffee: Is This Healthy Trend Worth Trying?
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Have you heard of mushroom coffee? The flavor combination doesn’t sound delicious, I know. But these aren’t the mushrooms you eat on pizza or in stroganoff. These are medicinal mushrooms,…
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Is MSG Bad For You? (or Not a Big Deal?)
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You’re probably familiar with the food additive MSG. It’s notorious for its use at Asian restaurants and for giving sensitive people migraine headaches. In fact, the headaches and other symptoms…
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10 Easy Tips to Balance Hormones Naturally
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When it comes to health, hormones and gut microbiome play a big role. Even if everything else is dialed in, these factors can destroy health. On the flip side, regulating…
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Is Dairy Healthy or Dangerous?
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Dairy is a tricky topic when it comes to health. We all depend on it in some form as babies. But the question about adults and dairy is a tougher…
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Creatine Benefits and Why I Use It
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Creatine is a popular supplement for strength training and high-intensity exercise. It’s not surprising because this compound is known to improve energy and endurance. Creatine can also enhance the physical…
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Is Protein Powder Healthy?
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In college, I loved taking protein powder as a way to add in nutrients and calories without having to take the time to eat a full meal (spoken like a…
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What is Einkorn Flour? And How to Use it
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After a long hiatus, pasta is back for many of us! Why? Because pasta isn’t synonymous with wheat anymore. You can get chickpea pasta, lentil pasta, rice pasta, and more.…
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Scoliosis: How to Address it Naturally
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Before starting my natural health journey, I never really understood how much our choices affected us. These diet and lifestyle choices have far-reaching effects. Over the years I’ve seen firsthand…
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What is Period Underwear? (Plus the Best Brands)
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As we become more focused on sustainability and being financially savvy, we have to stop and think. How much does caring for our monthly cycle add to the landfill? Most…
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Health Benefits of Fermented Foods
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Before I started eating real foods, ferments like sauerkraut and kombucha weren’t even on my radar. These fermented foods tasted and smelled too strong to me, and I had no…
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The Benefits of Meditation (and How to Do It)
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If I had to name one of the most commonly recommended health tips from hundreds of podcast guests, it would be to adopt a meditation practice. In fact, on-air or…
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Aronia Berry Benefits (and How to Use Them)
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In my Home Remedies For Pink Eye article, I briefly mentioned a little-known super fruit called black chokeberry or aronia berry. While you may have noticed it on an ingredients…
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Seed Cycling for Hormone Balance: Does It Work?
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Mom life has plenty of ups and downs. There are joys and blessings, but also stress (both emotionally and physically). Besides everyday life, we also have the ups and downs…
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Is Low Fat Healthy?
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Like most things in the nutrition world, fats are back in style. At least certain kinds, and in certain amounts. Some healthcare providers still recommend a low-fat diet, but is…