Dr. Jennifer Walker, MD Archives | Wellness Mama®

Why I Don’t Reduce a Fever – And What I Do Instead

Katie Wells — Sat, 19 Feb 2022 15:25:00 +0000

It’s hard to watch when our loved ones suffer from a high temperature. Many have sent emails and asked in my Facebook group, “Should you let a fever run its course in young children?” While we can all agree on plenty of fluids, I’m not quick to use over-the-counter medications to reduce it. Some pediatrics […]

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Mango Butter Benefits & Uses for Luxurious Skin, Hair, and More

Katie Wells — Thu, 23 Sep 2021 14:09:07 +0000

I make a lot of my health and beauty products, so body butters like cocoa butter and shea butter are staples in my home. But there are other body butters that have their own set of benefits for hair and skin. Mango butter is my new favorite body butter to experiment with. It’s moisturizing, soothing, and […]

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Why I Use Comfrey Leaf + Benefits for First Aid, Wounds & Joint Pain

Katie Wells — Wed, 24 Feb 2021 15:17:30 +0000

I love herbal remedies for mild ailments that we can take care of at home, and my comfrey leaf salve has been a go-to for years. Comfrey has come under some scrutiny in medical literature, so let me take you through the benefits and risks of this pain-soothing, skin-nourishing herb. What Is Comfrey Leaf? Comfrey […]

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Is a Carb Cycling Diet Good for You? Here’s How to Start

Katie Wells — Fri, 09 Oct 2020 12:27:25 +0000

We have all heard of the many benefits that a low carbohydrate or ketogenic diet provides. Research shows restricting our carbs can help balance blood sugar, control insulin levels, and increase weight loss — but is it healthy and sustainable long term? What Is Carb Cycling? Essentially, carb cycling provides the best of a low […]

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Is Tilapia Healthy for You?

Katie Wells — Sat, 11 Jul 2020 13:56:06 +0000

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 […]

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Selenium Benefits for Metabolism and Health (+ Food Sources)

Katie Wells — Sat, 04 Jul 2020 15:40:53 +0000

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 […]

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DIY Herbal Face Steam for Congestion

Katie Wells — Wed, 08 Apr 2020 13:00:36 +0000

Ever had a cold or congestion and instinctively inhaled the steam from a mug of warm tea or taken a steamy shower for the benefits? Depending on what you were drinking, this could have had benefits other than just the temporary relief the steam provided. The steam technique is a great one to keep in mind […]

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DIY Herbal Cough Syrup Recipe

Katie Wells — Tue, 24 Mar 2020 12:39:07 +0000

We don’t get sick often, and when we do, I prefer to let the body fight the illness naturally whenever possible. That being said, illnesses that include coughing (like bronchitis or a particularly bad flu season) can be exhausting and uncomfortable because they limit the ability to sleep well. In those cases, I use this homemade cough […]

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