Cynthia Thurlow, NP Archives | Wellness Mama®

How to Know When a Diet Is No Longer Right for You: Understanding Intuitive Eating & Your Body’s Needs

Katie Wells — Fri, 19 Nov 2021 14:45:56 +0000

In the wellness world, we discuss many types of diets. Paleo, keto, intermittent fasting, FODMAPs, GAPS, WAPF, and more. There are many different ways of eating when it comes to nourishing your body. While diets and protocols can have benefits, sometimes you can stick to one that no longer meets your needs. How do you […]

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Is White Rice Healthy?

Katie Wells — Fri, 22 Oct 2021 13:00:19 +0000

White rice. It is a controversial food in nutrition circles. On the one hand, some nutritionists warn us away from rice and grains as a nutritionally empty source of calories, phytates, and even toxins like arsenic. Others consider it a safe starch and say it is ok in moderation. Then, of course, there is the […]

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5 Effective Natural Ways to Remedy Athlete’s Foot for Good

Katie Wells — Wed, 20 Oct 2021 13:34:37 +0000

It’s no secret that we’re all about natural remedies around here. Every mom should have a few tricks up her sleeve for remedying minor ailments at home without resorting to harmful chemicals. Here are five natural remedies for a pesky problem that has ailed many of us from time to time… icky, peeling athlete’s foot! What Is Athlete’s […]

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The Best Greens Superfood Powders: Are They Worth It? (+ How to Find a Good One)

Katie Wells — Fri, 25 Jun 2021 14:00:13 +0000

You can’t out-supplement a poor diet (or poor sleep or high stress either). But even with a perfect diet and great sleep, it is still possible to experience nutrient deficiencies because modern foods can be deficient in certain essential nutrients. To ensure we get enough, I make homemade herbal teas (packed with micronutrients) and rotate various […]

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DIY Vitamin C Serum for Bright, Even Skin

Katie Wells — Thu, 27 May 2021 12:26:20 +0000

Vitamin C serum is an anti-aging natural skincare ingredient often found in high-end beauty regimens. You can find this antioxidant in many moisturizers, lotions, and creams as well. Why all the fuss? And is it possible to make your own (much less expensive!) vitamin C serum at home? I’ve researched, experimented, and tried it out and […]

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Activated Charcoal Gummies Recipe (for Upset Tummies)

Katie Wells — Tue, 12 Mar 2019 14:00:07 +0000

If you’ve ever taken activated charcoal before, it was probably in capsule form. These pills can help clear up an upset stomach because activated charcoal can flush out toxins while also preventing constipation. I’ve made homemade gummies for vitamins and to help with sleep, so I figured… why not make them with activated charcoal? Activated charcoal […]

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Is EMF Exposure Really a Big Deal?

Katie Wells — Mon, 07 Nov 2016 20:01:58 +0000

Electromagnetic fields (EMFs) have been around since the beginning of time as we receive natural EMFs from the sun and earth itself. It wasn’t until mankind learned to generate electricity (and EMFs) that we hit technological breakthroughs like lightbulbs and radio communications. More than 100 years later, we now enjoy and have become almost completely dependent on high-performing […]

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