Healthy Foods

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J My other half has thick hair, which means most conventional shaving products irritate his skin. I’ve been making homemade shaving options for him for years now. A DIY aftershave is the perfect way to follow up a natural shave routine. This homemade aftershave tightens pores, soothes irritations, and softens skin. Make DIY Aftershave With Natural … Continue reading Herbal DIY Aftershave Recipe for Men ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Shawn Stevenson is back! You remember him from one of our most popular episodes ever. As a mom I always knew sleep was important, but it wasn’t until I met Shawn that I realized just how crucial it is for our health. Shawn has revolutionized the field of sleep hygiene and sleep health. His book Sleep … Continue reading 405: Eat Smarter: How to Use Food to Reboot Your Metabolism With Shawn Stevenson ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Stir frys are one of my favorite dinners. They’re fast and easy to make, pack a punch of flavor, and contain a hefty serving of vegetables. I frequently use leftover, already-cooked meat for the protein in my stir frys, which makes preparation even quicker. And if there’s a bit of stir fry leftover, I like … Continue reading Chicken Apple Stir-Fry Recipe (Simple Dinner Idea) ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Today’s topic may not be one we think about every day, but unfortunately there are probably more and more people who are dealing with these conditions. I’m talking about mast cell activation and histamine tolerance with Dr. Beth O’Hara, who’s a Functional Naturopath specializing in this area. Beth is the founder and owner of Mast … Continue reading 404: Understanding Mast Cell Activation and Histamine Intolerance With Dr. Beth O’Hara ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J I’m realizing that the old saying seems to be true… time does go faster as you get older. My kids are growing so fast, and my mom-brain has started to realize that time before my oldest ones leave home is growing much shorter. For this reason, I’ve really been trying to start some family traditions and spend … Continue reading Reasons to Create Family Time Traditions (+ Ideas) ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Wow… what a crazy 525,600 minutes this year has been! For many of us, the intense challenges of 2020 have been a rollercoaster, a teacher, a frustration, and a very very long 12 months. I know my year didn’t match the plans I made, and maybe some of you are feeling the same way. Instead … Continue reading 403: Whew! 2020 in Review + Experiments, Highlights, and Systems for 2021 ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J I learned early on that when you get married, you also marry your husband’s sports teams (at least with my guy… go Reds!). This extends to cultural traditions too, especially if he comes from a strong cultural background. That’s where one of our favorite Christmas traditions called “Feast of the Seven Fishes” finds its roots. If you’re … Continue reading Sicilian Feast of the Seven Fishes for Christmas Eve ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J I’m not a fan of the chemicals, artificial flavors, and preservatives in microwave popcorn (actually, we don’t use a microwave at all… here’s why.) However, we do like popcorn as a crunchy, savory snack on family movie or game nights. We decided to look up the old-fashioned way to make popcorn and discovered it’s actually not … Continue reading Easy Stovetop Popcorn ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Lately you’ve probably seen me experimenting with a continuous glucose monitor on my arm. I have learned so much from just one month of tracking that I was eager to go deeper. Dr. Casey Means is a Stanford-trained physician and the chief medical officer and co-founder of a company called Levels. They make a continuous … Continue reading 402: How to Use Glucose as a Continuous Health Marker for Metabolic Health With Dr. Casey Means of Levels ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Despite our best attempts to live a healthy and toxin free life, there are times when illness or injury strike. In some of these cases (like trauma) conventional medical treatment is certainly warranted, and I’m certainly grateful that medical treatment is available if needed. But what about the times when the illness or injury is not life-threatening, … Continue reading My Natural Remedy First Aid Kit & Medicine Cabinet ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Who doesn’t love the smell of warm gingerbread cookies baking in the oven?? Well now you can have the same comforting aroma in this gingerbread body scrub. It’s versatile, great for skin, and smells amazing! Tip: A homemade scrub makes for a thoughtful DIY Christmas gift! These can be packaged in cute jars with a … Continue reading Warming Gingerbread Body Scrub ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J This episode is about one of my favorite topics: how we can set our kids up for success in an increasingly technological world. And I’m here with one of my favorite people to talk about this topic with, Jesse Elder. He is an author, speaker, and entrepreneur working on creating resources for families that help … Continue reading 401: Rethinking Education to Set Our Kids Up for Success With Jesse Elder ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Sweet potato casserole is beloved (by some) as a classic holiday recipe. If I’m being honest, I’m more of a plain baked sweet potato kind of gal, but since some of our extended family prefer the marshmallow-topped type, I decided to concoct a healthy version. Homemade Sweet Potato Casserole To make the sweet potato part … Continue reading Sweet Potato Casserole ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Here we are… episode 400 of the Wellness Mama Podcast! It’s hard to believe i’ve been recording these for so long, and I’m so honored and grateful that you would share your most valuable resource, your time, with me and my guests over these past five years. This episode is a little bit different. It’s … Continue reading 400th Episode: My Mental Models and 8 Rules for Life ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Soy is a controversial food. I’ve had many people ask me lately about various forms of soy and whether it is really healthy or not. On one side, some experts say it has numerous health benefits for hormones and cholesterol, as well as being a vegan source of protein and fiber. On the other side, … Continue reading Is Soy Healthy? ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J While we all know that the sugar in traditional sugar cookies is detrimental to our health, you can still get all of the flavor of homemade cookies with this fun lip scrub recipe. It tastes and smells just like a sugar cookie. Even better though, it will exfoliate and nourish your lips, without putting a dent … Continue reading DIY Sugar Cookie Lip Scrub Recipe (Great Gift Idea!) ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J I’m here with Dr. Yoni Whitten, who is an expert on chronic pain. He’s a lifelong athlete who is no stranger to the physical and mental ailments that can hold us back. He is well-known for his program, Pain Fix Protocol, which blends the latest in scientific research with essential concepts from the field of … Continue reading 399: Chronic Pain: What’s Wrong With the Normal Approach and How to Fix It With Dr. Yoni Whitten ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Any chocolate junkie knows… not all chocolate is created equal. There can be a huge difference in quality depending on the brand and the ingredients. There may not be sweets around my house too often, but when we do have dessert, I want it to be amazing! Like my homemade chocolate recipe, it took some … Continue reading Simple Homemade Chocolate Truffles Recipe ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J As you probably know, sauna use has been a really important part of my own recovery journey. It’s something I do at least three or four days a week without fail. I recently found a really intriguing budget-friendly sauna option when I met the researcher behind it, Eileen Durfee. Eileen is a former nuclear power engineer … Continue reading 398: Sauna Use to Increase Lifespan, Improve Thyroid, Detox Safely, and More With Sauna Fix ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J What is it about a Christmas stocking? Old or young, waking up on Christmas to a stocking lumpy with little surprises has its own special joy. Even if it’s something as small as a pack of gum or as practical as a pair of new socks! The Tradition of Christmas Stockings Thanks to the famous … Continue reading 60+ Useful (& Healthy!) Christmas Stocking Stuffer Ideas ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J I love using homemade soap. I love it even more because I can make it myself. Soap-making can be quite addicting! There are countless recipes and options allowing you to completely customize your soap to fit your needs and desires. My husband, however, was not exactly thrilled about using my girly scented soap, so I set out … Continue reading Spiced Essential Oil Soap for Men ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J I’m here with someone I deeply admire and I’m incredibly grateful for. Dr. Alan Christianson is a naturopathic endocrinologist who focuses on thyroid function and specifically Hashimoto’s (which I had) as well as hypothyroidism and Graves’ disease. Dr. Christianson was actually the first doctor to diagnose me (correctly) and guide me to my recovery. He’s … Continue reading 397: Can Normal Thyroid Function Return by Avoiding Iodine With Dr. Alan Christianson ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Oh, chicken soup… they call it food for the soul, and it certainly hits the spot on a cold winter day or when I’m under the weather. I also just love making this chicken soup (and other soups) during the winter to get some extra homemade bone broth into my diet. It seems like even … Continue reading The Best Chicken Vegetable Soup Recipe (+ Variations) ...