When you become known as the crazy family who has tested over 120 different brands of natural mineral sunscreen, you get the opportunity to connect with all sorts of people in the industry. When Dr. Mike Haley was introduced to me as someone formulating a new sunscreen with an innovative formula, I was definitely excited […]
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On my last hiking trip, I covered over 2,000 vertical feet per day for three straight days and almost 22 miles combined. Let me tell you a thing or two about sore muscles! I’d get out of bed and my calves were just screaming. Did I mention we went halfway down into the Grand Canyon
Ever noticed how fanfare creates stress? Think of weddings, an event that ought to be vying for the most special day of your life, and almost everyone describes it as one of the most stressful experiences ever. We just experienced a First Communion, with all the fancy dresses and suits, months of practice, cameras rolling,
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It’s ironic to write about the health benefits of sweating right now since it’s February and I live in Michigan. In fact, as I type, we’re in the midst of a 2-week cold snap with temps in the single digits before wind chill is even taken into account! We had to move our apples and squash
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I had 3 wisdom teeth out. I didn’t go under. No light anesthesia. Just a local. (That alone saved $800!) I didn’t fill the Norco prescription for pain relief. I had Tylenol around but never used it. I used a lot of frozen peas, reader advice about all the natural, holistic remedies—and made myself a
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When it comes to mineral sunscreen versus chemical sunscreen, the winner is clear in my book. It’s not always easy to explain in a clear, concise way to everyone though. The other day I realized there’s a perfect analogy with landscaping. You see, I’m always frustrated when we have to repurchase and re-spread mulch every
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There’s plenty we can do from the comfort of our own homes to help our body detox. These at-home detoxes are easy to implement into our regular routines. Try picking one to start with and go from there. It is important to keep your body healthy and if you’re reading this you probably already prioritize
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
Organic food is more expensive. Homemade meals take more time. Filtered water costs far more than free from the tap. And buying stainless steel containers to avoid plastic is undoubtedly a significant upfront cost. But, when it comes to our families, many of us are willing to sacrifice the extra time and money in the
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Now that you know about the different forms of magnesium, it’s time to answer some of your questions! Moms at Kitchen Stewardship® have been very interested in magnesium for kids this year—we know most people are deficient, we hear magnesium supplements may help sleep, and we want to know more. Lots of savvy moms are
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“You can’t out supplement a poor diet,” health experts are fond of saying. But once you’re eating your vegetables, there are still a few supplements that a whole lot of people recommend, and I think magnesium is the most often mentioned (followed closely by Vitamin D). In our family, everyone takes magnesium, sometimes multiple varieties,
I know this is truly an awful situation for so many… My heart is breaking for those who have lost loved ones or jobs as well as our medical workers and so many average Americans who have lost their paychecks for the next several weeks. However, I now find myself in the position of being
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When my doctor said, “I’d like to prescribe you antibiotics for this cellulitis skin infection.” I said, “Well…I’m sort of anti-antibiotics, so let’s talk about that.“ I walked out of the doctor’s office with a bottle of amoxicillin (just in case) and a doctor-approved plan of attack with natural, at-home treatments for cellulitis. How Do
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If you thought doing a parasite cleanse or fast once is enough to get rid of parasites, you might not understand the tenacity of these pests and how often the symptoms of parasites might reappear—and yes, we’re talking in humans here, not just man’s best friend. <<insert shudder Just today I was couch shopping (not
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What are soil based probiotics (A.K.A. sbo probiotics)? Is a soil based probiotic right for you? I have my concerns “The human body houses somewhere in the neighborhood of one hundred trillion bacteria—about 3.5 pounds worth.” But don’t think of that fact as a reason to lose weight – rather turn on the porch light
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Irregular cycles? Real heavy periods? You’re not alone—continuous sticky yellow cervical mucus, heavy periods, and irregular length cycles all make NFP charting very tricky AND there are root causes in your health that should be addressed. From estrogen dominance to heavy metals, let’s dig into how to regulate your cycle naturally and figure out how
It’s true that parasites are more active during a full moon, and it’s science, not astrology or woo woo. But it does feel kind of crazy to consult a moon phase calendar to time a parasite cleanse and maybe even a fast! I was fortunate enough to sit down with Dr. Jay Davidson and learn
Have you heard of Seed’s Daily Synbiotic? It’s a unique probiotic. Here’s my honest review of Seed Synbiotic. I’m kind of known for reviewing lots of an item if I bother to review one…like over 100 natural mineral sunscreens, dozens of natural nail polishes, and a few dozen reusable sandwich bags and bento lunch boxes.
