Home Remedies for Sinus Infections
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If you’ve ever had a sinus infection, you know how miserable it can be! The congestion, relentless pressure, and struggle to breathe can leave anyone feeling drained. While medical interventions…
Health
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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Turkey Tail Mushrooms (and Why To Try Them)
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No, we’re not talking about the kind of turkey served up at Thanksgiving dinner! These medicinal mushrooms earned their name because they look like a fanned-out turkey’s tail. People have…
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Natural Sugar Substitutes to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth
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When our family made the transition to a real food diet I thought sugar was off the menu. While I don’t have much of a sweet tooth, sometimes I want…
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Maitake Mushroom Benefits (and Why You Need it!)
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Fun fact: I have a whole basket of mushroom coffees and drinks on my coffee bar. One of the powerhouse mushrooms you’ll find in there is maitake. This humble mushroom…
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Strep Throat Remedies to Recover Faster
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When I was a kid I remember having round after round of strep throat and ear infections. Followed up promptly with dozens (if not hundreds!) of rounds of antibiotics by…
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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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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…