Dr. Jennifer Pfleghaar Archives | Wellness Mama®

Health Benefits of Fermented Foods

Katie Wells — Fri, 17 Feb 2023 12:37:00 +0000

Before I started eating real foods, ferments like sauerkraut and kombucha weren’t even on my radar. These fermented foods tasted and smelled too strong to me, and I had no interest in eating them. I preferred my bland carbohydrates, thank you very much! Fast forward a few years, and I noticed I started to enjoy […]

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Is Aluminum Safe to Use?

Katie Wells — Sat, 09 Oct 2021 13:49:42 +0000

Of all the toxic ingredients in personal care products, aluminum is a misunderstood and controversial substance. Some claim it is safe, while other sources report that baking powder can be harmful, even in tiny amounts. So what is the real story? Note: This is a long and very science-heavy post. Aluminum is a controversial substance, […]

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How to Use Cumin for Digestion, Immune Health, and So Much More

Katie Wells — Sat, 04 Sep 2021 12:00:22 +0000

It’s always fascinating to me to learn about the health benefits of common kitchen spices. We use ground cumin powder when we make chili, tacos, curry, or fajitas (which is often!). In fact, cumin is the star in a whole host of Mexican, Spanish, Middle Eastern, and Indian dishes. In the US, cumin is commonly […]

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How to Know If You Have Hashimoto’s Disease (& What to Do)

Katie Wells — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 15:10:50 +0000

There are symptoms that a lot of us might chalk up as just “part of life,” but nothing is normal about chronic fatigue, acid reflux, achy joints, inability to lose weight, hair falling out in clumps, and depression. In fact, these symptoms are usually telling us that there is something going on inside our bodies […]

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Betaine HCL for Increasing Stomach Acid

Katie Wells — Mon, 16 Mar 2015 18:09:05 +0000

Stomach acid has gotten a bad rap in recent decades as the growing antacid industry marketed products to reduce acid and provide relief. Estimates suggest that half to 3/4 of Americans struggle with having too little stomach acid and continually taking things to reduce stomach acid can make the problem worse. Low Stomach Acid Problems Stomach acid is […]

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