Whether you took the glucola test during your second trimester or took a different route for monitoring blood sugar levels, you may find yourself with gestational diabetes. Gestational diabetes is a serious condition but can be managed naturally (and even reversed!). What Is Gestational Diabetes? Gestational diabetes (GD) is defined as [...] Continue Reading
Archives for February 2015
How To Whiten Teeth Naturally With Turmeric
They say a smile is the prettiest thing you can wear. I say that, given some of the questionable fashion choices I've made since becoming a mom (hello pj's at 2pm!), that's never been more true. Americans spend over a billion dollars a year on over-the-counter tooth whitening products, often without being aware of their risks. Fortunately, we [...] Continue Reading
Cordyceps Mushroom Benefits (And how to take them)
Nestled in the foothills of the Himalaya mountains in Tibet and Bhutan, the cordyceps mushroom (Cordyceps sinesis) has a long history of use in the Chinese herbal tradition. Unfortunately, due to over-harvesting it is now rarely found in the wild, but it can be (and is!) cultivated for consumption. According to Donald Yance, [...] Continue Reading
The Best Collagen Supplements for Skin, Joint Health & More
So, awhile back I posted my Copycat Orange Julius recipe and mentioned in passing that I added my new favorite collagen to the mix. You were like "Oh yum, NOW TELL ME WHY YOU SWITCHED COLLAGEN BRANDS." Okay, I can take a hint, especially when it comes via multiple comments, messages to my inbox, copious amounts of exclamation points, [...] Continue Reading
DIY Mustard Bath For Muscle Relaxation and Better Sleep
Olympic swimmer Natalie Coughlin swears by them . . . but once jokingly added that she hasn't "tried to bathe in ketchup or soy sauce or anything." (source 1, source 2) What on earth is she talking about? Why, mustard baths, of course! If the thought of putting mustard in your tub instead of on, say, [...] Continue Reading
Parsnip Fries
Sometimes It's All About The Delivery Instead of “We need to throw this stack of 50 drawings away” you can say “Who’s ready to send a present to the Recycling Fairy!?!?” Instead of “It’s time to go to bed so mommy can have some quiet time” you can say “Who’s ready to go on a fantastic pirate voyage in their tropical island dreams!?!?” while [...] Continue Reading
Herb Roasted Chicken With Herb-Infused Gravy
Note from Mommypotamus: Today's guest post comes from Renee Kohley of Raising Generation Nourished, one of my favorite new blog discoveries. Renee specializes in wholesome, nutrient-dense recipes that are deeply flavorful and kid-approved. I know we could all use a few more of those, so I've invited her to be a guest contributor this winter. [...] Continue Reading
5 Reasons to Ditch Conventional Deodorant
Have you ever needed to calculate the square root of 43 while checking out at the grocery store? Me neither. But you know what I have done in grocery stores? Googled mysterious ingredients on my phone. I've already shared with you my man-stink killer deodorant recipe along with my sensitive skin formula and my fave pre-made option, but [...] Continue Reading
