Best of The Blog In 2022

Heather Dessinger

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Every December I take some time to reflect on all that has happened these past four seasons and make plans for the fresh year ahead of us. Before we close out 2022 I thought it would be fun to look back at your favorite posts from this year, along with a few of my personal highlights, like:

  • Kayaking in this crystal clear spring
  • Bonfires on the beach with my family and gooey s’mores (made with homemade marshmallows and graham crackers, of course!)
  • Learning to dye fabric with natural pigments like indigo, marigold flowers and madder root
  • Playing kickball nearly every day with my boys
  • Cozying up in front of the electric fireplace my husband built for us
  • Lazy beach days
  • Nuzzling friendly kangaroos at the Nashville Zoo
  • Stopping to check for (and always finding) a copy of the cookbook my daughter published with her friends at Barnes & Noble. Every time she’s with me I insist on taking a picture of her with it.
  • Learning to love icy cold plunges
  • Sunsets like this (and this . . .and this!)

I’d love to hear what you want me to write about in 2023 – if you have a request please let me know in the comments below.

But first, back to the top ten. In order of LEAST to MOST popular . . .

gluten free graham crackers recipe

#10 – Homemade Gluten-Free Graham Crackers

Crispy and sweetened with golden honey plus a touch of molasses, these graham crackers are perfect for dipping or making toasty s’mores with homemade marshmallows.

I also use them to make the crust for this key lime pie and this caramel cheesecake.

Click here for the recipe.

what are ear seeds 2

#9 – What Are Ear Seeds? Auriculotherapy Benefits + How To

Rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and the work of a French neurologist named Paul Nogier, ear seeds are a needle-free way to influence our nervous system in ways that – depending on the specific points used – can support a variety of physical and emotional wellness goals.

Click here to learn how to use them.

glymphatic system

#8 – Seven Ways To Support Glymphatic Flow (The Good Kind of Brainwashing)

Your brain has a rinse cycle, and how well it works can impact your cognitive and neurological health.

Only recently discovered by a Danish neuroscientist named Maiken Nedergaard, the glial-lymphatic (glymphatic) system is a highly specialized system that carries nutrients to the brain while clearing cellular garbage away.

In the article below I cover how it works, what impairs its function, and how to optimize glymphatic flow.

So how does it work, what impairs it, and how can we support healthy glymphatic function?

Click here for seven research-backed ways to support your brain’s natural rinse cycle.

no bake key lime pie recipe gluten free

#7 – No-Bake Key Lime Pie (Gluten-Free)

Tart and sweet, this creamy key lime pie recipe is easy to make with wholesome ingredients. The graham cracker crust balances the smooth texture of the lime filling, it all comes together so easily.

Click here for the recipe.

instant pot tikka masala recipe

#6 – Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe

This easy recipe folds tender marinated chicken into a rich, aromatic, creamy curry sauce made with garam masala, diced tomatoes, fresh ginger and more.

Along with this gluten-free chicken pot pie, this is one of my kids most frequently requested recipes of all time.

Click here for the recipe.

infrared sauna blanket benefits

#5 – Benefits of Sauna Blankets + Heat Healer Review

Once upon a time, I bought a weird sauna tent that required me to sit on a tiny camping stool during sessions . . . and I LOVED it. ⁠Not the stool, of course . . . or how the tent took up precious space in my bedroom . . but the HEAT.

After awhile I bought a sit-in sauna that I’ve been using several times a week ever since. ⁠If you want to experience the benefits of sauna therapy at home but don’t have room for a large sit-in sauna, you might be wondering if the sauna blankets that have recently become popular are really the space-saving, budget-friendly solution they seem to be.⁠

As someone who absolutely loves my sauna sessions and didn’t want to completely miss them during an extended road trip, I decided to buy one and find out.⁠

That wasn’t my only reason, though – I sometimes test products for gift guides and I wanted to know if sauna blankets are truly worth making the list.

👉 Spoiler alert: They’re perfect for people who want a portable, compact, and more affordable way to get a deep, therapeutic sweat going.⁠

Click here for more info on the benefits of infrared heat, plus how to save on a Heat Healer sauna blanket.

inclined bed therapy

#4 – What Is Inclined Bed Therapy? Benefits + How To

Last year, my functional medicine MD suggested raising the head of my bed by six inches. While it’s definitely not the only “out of the box” suggestion he has ever made, it might the weirdest . . . so of course I had to research it.

I also did a sleep study that compared regular sleeping with inclined sleeping.

Here’s what I learned.

liver tincture recipe

#3 – DIY Liver Love Tincture

Made with herbs that are supported by both ancient tradition & modern research, this tincture is perfect for giving the liver a little extra support.

Click here for the recipe.

easy overnight oats recipe

#2 – Easy Overnight Oats Recipe + Tips

With endless flavor options and a delicious creamy consistency, overnight oats are the perfect make-ahead breakfast for busy mornings.

Click here for the recipe.

Gluten-free banana bread on kitchen counter

#1 – Gluten-Free Banana Bread Recipe

There are regular compliments, and there are “I’m soooo thirsty mama but I don’t want to drink water and lose the banana flavor” compliments.

When I got the latter one from my littlest on this gluten-free banana bread recipe, I figured it was finally time to share it with you.

Click here for the recipe.

caramel cheesecake recipe gluten free recipe

What almost made the list?

Here are the top five runners-up:

Thank you (and a question)

As we wrap up this year and celebrate the holidays with our loved ones, I want to thank you profoundly for opening weekly emails, sharing these posts with family, and recommending recipes to friends and neighbors. 

As we head into the new year, I’ve also got a question: 

What do you want to talk about in 2023? What kinds of posts would you like to see more of? Please leave a comment and let me know!

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About HEATHER

Heather is a holistic health educator, herbalist, DIYer, Lyme and mold warrior. Since founding Mommypotamus.com in 2009, Heather has been taking complicated health research and making it easy to understand. She shares tested natural recipes and herbal remedies with millions of naturally minded mamas around the world.