When my husband and I started talking about having kids and parenting philosophies, I was eager to discuss how to prevent picky eating. Since I was a teenager, I had struggled with multiple chronic illnesses but found that a majority of my symptoms were relieved through diet and lifestyle modifications. I knew that eating well […]
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Here is something you’ve probably never been told: Perimenopause (the period leading up to menopause) and menopause are risk factors for developing insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. Diabetes is a sugar metabolism disorder that affects 1 in 9 women where there is too much sugar (glucose) in the blood. In type 2 diabetes, cells
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Do you wear shoes inside because it makes you feel more productive, or you need to keep your feet warm because we live in a freezing climate like me here in Michigan? I’ve worn inside shoes for many, many years, but recently I’ve learned how terrible most shoes are for our feet, our posture, and
Do you think you could walk 40 miles barefoot? What about over rocky ground and in snow? Barefoot living may be the most natural way for your feet to move, but there are some obvious problems with never wearing shoes. Enter minimalist footwear, which gets as close as possible to a naked foot posture, but
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When I received two pairs of Xero brand hiking boots as a free review sample, I was both terrified and excited. I was terrified because they’re not supposed to be minimalist snow boots…but I live in Michigan…and it was February. But I was also really excited because for the last year, I’ve been reading about
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Unless your home is completely fireproof, will never flood, and you can be assured that the economy will be perfectly able to support you every day for the rest of your life, you might want to be ready for something weird to happen. It’s a surprise when it does – that’s why it’s called an
Knowledge is everything. The way I wear a mask and what it causes me to do with my nose, my mouth, and my fingers is a complete 180-degree reversal from what masks cause others to do habitually. I believe it’s because my brain is inundated with knowledge: I understand the harms of mouth breathing and
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In a world where it’s hard to get kids to change their underwear or brush their hair regularly, dealing with a new piece of clothing worn directly on the face every day is a big organizational deal for parents! I’m sure some have had no problem incorporating regular mask washing into their routines, but we
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You can find home remedies for warts by the dozens with a quick internet search but, as with much of the info found on the ‘net, effectiveness may vary. I love to stock my medicine cabinet with natural remedies, but not when they waste my time and money. Here are my tried and true ways
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Do you know the MOST important nutrient in the human body? There are a lot of really good ones like magnesium, calcium, and Vitamin C. But those are not at the top of the list. It’s WATER. Plain and simple water. It makes up about 55-60% of your total body mass! You can go a
Wondering if collagen (use the coupon KS10 for 10% off!) protein powder measures up next to whey protein, pea, hemp, and other vegan options? And is protein powder even a healthy, real food option for those who are working hard to live a clean eating lifestyle but want an extra protein boost for their brain,
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How do you feel about shoe shopping for kids? On the one hand, there are some insanely adorable shoes for little kids. It’s hard to choose just one pair. On the other hand, children’s feet seem to grow three feet overnight every time you buy new shoes, and they can destroy them in one day.
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You heard yesterday about the tale of getting severe dust allergy diagnoses for two of my four kids and all the cleaning routines we had to implement to try to give some relief to their nasal passages without medication. Friends whose kids also had dust allergies had major advice for me right away, typically in
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When my oldest son Paul was in first grade, we moved to a new house. It was fall, the time of year in Michigan when everyone flocks inside and shuts up the house. I began noticing that when he was sitting in silence, it seemed like he was constantly clearing his throat. Just a little
I couldn’t tell at first if the shrieks were of joy, annoyance, or pain coming from the pool with 11 children in it. When I finally realized that someone was definitely crying in pain, I knew it wasn’t mine but was still concerned. One of the kids swimming with us was holding his hand and
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In the online world, people usually only see names and rarely faces, so as you can imagine there are often mix-ups. I can’t tell you how often readers and colleagues alike have gotten Katie at Wellness Mama and I mixed up. Same first name, write about real food and natural living, have a bunch of
When I read my favorite mystery books as a child, the heroine got knocked out cold about once per novel, and never once did she have any long-term (or short term!) effects of concussion or go to see a therapist to rehab her brain. Clearly, Nancy Drew knew and practiced every one of these brain
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Looking for natural treatments for growing pains like essential oils and other home remedies? Here’s how to get rid of growing pains. How is it that my naturally raised kids who are always the shortest in their class wake up in the middle of the night with growing pains all the time? I’m ever grateful
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Let’s just start off on the right foot here: I’m not a doctor or health professional, and I won’t be able to treat, cure or heal your constipation – naturally or otherwise. That said, I hope some of these ideas from our gut healing diet make you poop, which should cause some relief. They worked
Please welcome our new contributing writer Lori from Third Day Farms! She lives in the same town as me and we’ve connected over raw milk pickups and oft commiserated about the problem of “our school feeds kids sugar and junk all day AHHHHHH!” It’s good to have someone on my team even if we keep
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