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11 Natural Remedies to Stop Thinning Hair

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Between postpartum hair loss (six times!) and Hashimoto’s, I saw too much hair go down the drain in the past. I use castor oil for hair growth and this hair growth serum, but there’s a lot more to how to stop thinning hair. Here I cover how to care for thin hair and encourage hair … Continue reading 11 Natural Remedies to Stop Thinning Hair ...

361: Homeschooling and Raising Entrepreneurs With Nathan Barry

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J I am here with Nathan Barry, a friend of mine and also the founder of a business called ConvertKit which powers the email and newsletter that many of you subscribe to. He like me was homeschooled and dropped out of college. He now runs a hundred million dollar company. In this episode, we delve into … Continue reading 361: Homeschooling and Raising Entrepreneurs With Nathan Barry ...

100% Real Cheese Crisps Recipe (Grain Free)

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Ever miss that crunchy texture that foods like chips and crackers used to provide? This easy cheese crisps recipe will hit the snacking spot! Best of all, most cheese crackers, the 1-ingredient list is 100% real food! The next time you need a healthy alternative to crackers or a break from carrots and celery for dipping … Continue reading 100% Real Cheese Crisps Recipe (Grain Free) ...

360: Four Questions to Change Your Life & Doing The Work With Byron Katie

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J I’m here today with Byron Katie, one of my favorite authors and speakers on the topics of mindset, parenting, and about a million other things. She is the author of many books including Loving What Is, I Need Your Love – Is That True?, A Thousand Names for Joy and, A Mind at Home with Itself. In … Continue reading 360: Four Questions to Change Your Life & Doing The Work With Byron Katie ...

The Benefits of Red Light Therapy (Photobiomodulation)

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J For the past few months, I’ve been standing in front of a red light therapy lamp for about 5 minutes a day. We ordered the red light therapy system when my husband was recovering from surgery since it helps speed wound healing. Now, I’m loving it for its collagen boosting (*wrinkle reducing*), stretch mark reducing, and … Continue reading The Benefits of Red Light Therapy (Photobiomodulation) ...

Why We Really Procrastinate (It Isn’t Laziness)

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J As moms, procrastination is all too familiar to most of us. This is because we often have a list of things we’d rather not do! Piles of laundry or dishes, homework assignments, exercise, and handling finances are common tasks that we procrastinate. Add the allure of a smartphone and it’s easy to suddenly find yourself … Continue reading Why We Really Procrastinate (It Isn’t Laziness) ...

359: All About Pregnancy, Birth and Postpartum, and Avoiding Mom Burnout With Midwife Diana Spalding From Motherly

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J This episode is about all things pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, but not in the usual way. Instead of just focusing on baby, we are taking a close look at our journey as moms through of all these life-changing stages. My guest is Diana Spalding, a digital educator and editor at Motherly. She also happens to … Continue reading 359: All About Pregnancy, Birth and Postpartum, and Avoiding Mom Burnout With Midwife Diana Spalding From Motherly ...

Fruit Smoothie Sorbet Recipe

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Need a delicious summer treat without added sugars and preservatives? Make this real fruit smoothie sorbet. It’s a simpler recipe than my strawberry coconut milk ice cream. I use coconut milk and fresh fruit to make a cool sorbet that tastes like a fruit smoothie. What’s a Fruit Smoothie Sorbet? Well, it’s really the same … Continue reading Fruit Smoothie Sorbet Recipe ...

358: A Practical Guide to CBD and Medicinal Mushrooms With The Rebel’s Apothecary

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J I’m here with Jenny Sansouci, author of The Rebel’s Apothecary and an expert on all things cannabis, CBD, and mushrooms. These may sound like controversial or off-the-wall topics, but they are actually increasingly relevant in the research right now. Now that they are more widely available than ever, I thought they would be important to talk about … Continue reading 358: A Practical Guide to CBD and Medicinal Mushrooms With The Rebel’s Apothecary ...

How to Minimize Chlorine Exposure When Swimming

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J We go to great lengths to remove chlorine (and other contaminants) in our drinking water and shower water, and it made me think about the effect of this common chemical in swimming pools and how much that exposure can affect us. The Problem With Chlorine You don’t even have to swim in the pool to be affected … Continue reading How to Minimize Chlorine Exposure When Swimming ...

Simple Block by Block Art Project (The Whole Family Can Do!)

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J When you think back to your childhood, which memories stick out? Is it a favorite toy or birthday gift? Probably not. More than likely, your favorite memories involve some type of quality family time, such as reading together, cooking with your mom, or building forts in yard. Art can create togetherness in the same way. … Continue reading Simple Block by Block Art Project (The Whole Family Can Do!) ...

357: HPV: How to Support the Body to Recover Naturally With Dr. Doni Wilson

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J In this episode, we’re wading into a controversial area that parents are very concerned about, based on the number of emails and comments I get on the topic. Today we’re tackling HPV or Human Papillomavirus from all the possible angles, from vaccination to root cause approaches. Since I don’t have personal experience within this area, I’m … Continue reading 357: HPV: How to Support the Body to Recover Naturally With Dr. Doni Wilson ...

Grilled Kofta Kebabs Recipe

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J It’s grilling season! We love to fire up the grill around here, especially if it involves plenty of fresh seasonal produce on the side. I’m always excited to add new favorites. I love experimenting with creative ethnic dishes especially, so I thought I’d try making kofta kebabs and they turned out really well! If you’ve … Continue reading Grilled Kofta Kebabs Recipe ...

356: How to Improve Your Health Based on Genetics With Joe Cohen From SelfDecode

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Joe Cohen won the lottery on bad genes. From childhood he suffered from all kinds of inflammation, fatigue, digestive problems, anxiety, depression, and many other issues his doctors couldn’t seem to sort out. Frustrated by the lack of good information and tools, he threw himself into experimentation and self-learning to improve his health like many … Continue reading 356: How to Improve Your Health Based on Genetics With Joe Cohen From SelfDecode ...

Is Tilapia Healthy for You?

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Fish is considered a healthy source of protein because it’s lean, easy to digest, and filled with healthy omega-3 fatty acids and other important minerals. However, the dark side of the story is that about 50% of the fish we eat are factory farmed, and tilapia takes a fair share of that percentage. According to Seafood Health … Continue reading Is Tilapia Healthy for You? ...

355: What You Need to Know About Cavities, Gum Disease, and TMJ With Dr. Thomas Birkenhauer

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J This episode was a fun one for me because I have been an amateur dental researcher for over a decade now. I’m so obsessed with oral health that I even developed and launched my own toothpaste! My guest is Dr. Thomas Birkenhauer, a personal friend of mine and actually my dentist. In fact I now … Continue reading 355: What You Need to Know About Cavities, Gum Disease, and TMJ With Dr. Thomas Birkenhauer ...

Natural Heat Protectant Spray for Hair

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Let’s face it: no matter how au naturale we are, most of us still want to walk out of the house with bouncy, gorgeous hair. Unfortunately, this effect most often requires the help of damaging heating tools like blow dryers, curling irons, and straighteners. If you’re no stranger to these tools, you probably use some … Continue reading Natural Heat Protectant Spray for Hair ...

Simple Cucumber Salad Recipe

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J When summer is finally in full swing and cucumbers are growing, this cucumber salad is a great simple “salad.” Also, if you already grow dill with your cucumbers to help control garden pests, you’ll have two of the ingredients right in your backyard! All you need is cucumber, red onion, and a few kitchen staples you’re sure to … Continue reading Simple Cucumber Salad Recipe ...

354: How to Upgrade Your Brain and Learn Anything Faster With Limitless Author Jim Kwik

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Jim Kwik taught me how to speed read, one of the most valuable skills I have ever mastered. Now he’s back on the show today to talk to us about how to upgrade your brain and learn anything faster! And his story is incredible. After a childhood brain injury, teachers gave him little hope and … Continue reading 354: How to Upgrade Your Brain and Learn Anything Faster With Limitless Author Jim Kwik ...

Selenium Benefits for Metabolism and Health (+ Food Sources)

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Vitamin D is being discussed more and more in the health community for its importance to the human body. But today I want to talk about another nutrient that is often forgotten — selenium. Selenium is a critical nutrient for metabolism and overall health, but many people don’t know much about it (or why it’s … Continue reading Selenium Benefits for Metabolism and Health (+ Food Sources) ...

353: A Chat With My Husband: Healthy Living, Working Together, Parenting & Random Things in the Name of Health

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Today you get the real inside scoop as I sit down with my husband Seth for a long-awaited podcast chat. He’s the mastermind of all things tech behind the Wellness Mama website and podcast, and I couldn’t do what I do without him! Obviously and most importantly we also tackle the business of raising a … Continue reading 353: A Chat With My Husband: Healthy Living, Working Together, Parenting & Random Things in the Name of Health ...

Natural Remedies for Growing Pains

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J We talk a lot about chronic pain on the podcast, but sometimes the pain we deal with is not chronic or even problematic (though totally real and, well, painful!). Whether experiencing growing pains first-hand or parenting a child going through them, growing pains are miserable. I remember them being so painful I thought there was … Continue reading Natural Remedies for Growing Pains ...