The Best High Fiber Foods (and Why We Need Them)
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Improving fiber intake should be a top priority for many of us. But fiber doesn’t need to be a stir-in fiber supplement from the local drugstore. Many of the healthiest…
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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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6 Healthy Habits to Adopt This Year
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For many people, January is when we make New Year’s resolutions, setting high goals to better ourselves. The resolutions run a wide array of topics but include everything from losing…
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Natural Ways to Improve Memory
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Have you ever rushed through the morning getting ready to go somewhere only to discover you can’t find the car keys? Our ability to remember, recall, and learn new information…
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Why I Ditched My Alarm For a Sunrise Alarm Clock
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Waking up to the shrill beeping of an alarm has been the norm for many years. However, there is an alternative. Natural alarm clocks or wake-up lights can mimic the…
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Water Fasting Benefits, Dangers & My Personal Experience
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Several years ago, I started experimenting with water fasting. Over the years, I’ve found it to be an amazing experience, so much so that I continue to do it every…
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Health Blogs I Read
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I’ve been blogging for many years now, but when I started, I didn’t know any other bloggers. Over the years, I’ve connected with many of them as we’ve built our…
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9 Natural Bleach Alternatives For a Squeaky Clean Home
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Bleach has been one of the most common household cleaning products for the last 100 years. However, bleach has some downsides for our health and the environment. Whether you’re looking…
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9 Amazing Health Benefits of Blueberries
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Blueberries have superfood status for good reason. Bursting with flavor, these berries offer benefits far beyond their delightful taste. From reducing inflammation to sharpening cognitive function, blueberries are a nutritional…
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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…
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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,…