Gut bacteria is the foundation of a lifetime of good health. Here are six tips for healthy gut bacteria in pregnancy and newborns. Written by contributor Erin Long When your baby is conceived she has a totally unique genetic make up, a mashup of you and your husband's DNA. You … [Read more...] about 6 Ways to Promote Healthy Gut Bacteria in Pregnancy and Newborns
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7 Healthy Ways to Manage Stress (Before it Makes You Sick)
Stress is a powerful force, and if left unmanaged, it can actually cause serious, long-term health concerns. These are the healthy stress management practices that we aim for in our home. Being an adult means that you can eat ice cream at midnight if you want to (i.e. what my … [Read more...] about 7 Healthy Ways to Manage Stress (Before it Makes You Sick)
Poor Gut Health: 19 Warning Signs You Should Know
Sometimes, I really hate my own guts. And I mean that in the most literal sense of the term - my microbiome is majorly messed up, people. My poor gut health means that the bad guys are winning the Battle of the Bacteria of 2017, my intestinal permeability is leakier than a rusty … [Read more...] about Poor Gut Health: 19 Warning Signs You Should Know
10 Must-Haves in My Natural Travel Medicine Kit
By contributing writer, Erin Long Oh, the holidays. It’s the season of making merry and loving humanity and going the extra mile to show people we care. It’s the season that we share what we have with others and let our gifts multiply. The only problem is that it’s not only the time … [Read more...] about 10 Must-Haves in My Natural Travel Medicine Kit
If I Had to Choose Just One Supplement to Give My Family, It Would be This One
Taking fish oil to supplement my diet was one of the very first things I did when I first started learning about real food and a natural approach to health over a decade ago ago - right around the time I finally liberated bacon and butter from their undeserved shunning. (Hallelujah … [Read more...] about If I Had to Choose Just One Supplement to Give My Family, It Would be This One
Make Your Own Cloth Menstrual Pads (Easy Sewing Tutorial)
By Contributing Writer, Virginia Miner When I found out I was pregnant last summer, I resolved to stick with reusable cloth pads for after delivery. There were a variety of reasons for this decision (I had always used disposable pads previously), but the biggest reason … [Read more...] about Make Your Own Cloth Menstrual Pads (Easy Sewing Tutorial)
DIY Natural Decongestant Foot Balm
By contributor Cheyenne Bell I don't know about you guys, but this weather is killing me. Here in Texas we are experiencing the pleasure of going from near-freezing temps to 80 degrees in a matter of days. And it keeps going back and forth like that. Needless to say, mine and my kids' … [Read more...] about DIY Natural Decongestant Foot Balm
DIY Hand Sanitizer with Essential Oils
This simple DIY hand sanitizer tutorial uses the power of essential oils to help keep you happily germ-free! Store bought hand sanitizers are great at killing germs but are full of chemicals. You can make your own DIY hand sanitizer with essential oils that works just as well … [Read more...] about DIY Hand Sanitizer with Essential Oils
7 Simple Habits to Keep Germs Away
Post by contributor Jessica Young of Simply Healthy Home Phew! Can you believe we are headed into the winter season already? It feels like we just started fall but time seems to be flying by way too fast. We are in the trenches of school work right now, trying to get it all … [Read more...] about 7 Simple Habits to Keep Germs Away