Author: The Holistic Mama

What’s Wrong with Drinking Tap Water

3 What’s wrong with drinking tap water? There are a few major issues. Drinking enough water is a very important part of a healthy diet. Everyday the body releases 10-15 cups of water and that water needs to be replenished with clean pure drinking water. There is a growing problem of chronic dehydration today and many people do […]

6 Reasons to Drink Lemon Water in the Morning

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112 Why should you drink lemon water in the morning? Lemons have strong antibacterial, antiviral, and immune-boosting powers and also act as a digestive aid and liver cleanser. They contain citric acid, calcium, magnesium, vitamin C, bioflavonoids, pectin, and limonene that promote immunity and fight infection. Drink warm lemon water first thing in the morning to […]

Fermented Dill Pickles

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231 Fermented dill pickles should be considered a superfood. So much health is packed into a small package. Fermented foods have been a part of almost every culture in history for a good reason. The natural probiotics created in the fermentation process are necessary for a healthy gut and strong immune system. The fermentation process is […]

Sweet Refrigerator Pickles

What to do with an abundance of cucumbers? Make sweet refrigerator pickles! There are a two ways to make pickles, either with vinegar or with a salt brine. Salt brine fermented pickles are equally delicious in a totally different way. Salt brine pickles are fermented and have a sour flavor. They offer the added health […]

Gluten-Free Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

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How to Make Bone Broth

Homemade bone broth provides some wonderful health benefits. When it is made properly it can heal your gut and strengthen your bones. Broths provide many health benefits that commercially made stocks don’t and cost much less. Consuming bone broth regularly may also have an added benefit by reducing or eliminating the need for some supplements. The […]

Homemade Face Cleanser: Three Ways

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1 1 Did you know you can make a homemade face cleanser that is very healthy for your skin? Most facial cleansers and soap are way too drying. They will remove dirt and makeup but they also strip the skin of natural oils and moisture which we don’t want to lose. This holds true for all skin […]

Are You Magnesium Deficient?

Post author By The Holistic Mama
Post date July 28, 2023
Categories In Self Care

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13 1 Most Americans today are magnesium deficient. This is mainly due to the “standard American diet,” the quality of our food sources, and inefficiencies in the GI tract. Magnesium is essential for over 300 different chemical reactions in the body, including maintaining your energy level, helping you relax, and sustaining the health of your heart and blood […]

Natural Solutions for Eczema

If you are dealing with this uncomfortable condition, the good news is there are some natural solutions for eczema. In some cases, it can be related to diet. Stubborn reoccurring cases are a sign that there could be a food intolerance. En eczema rash is a reaction to a food that does not agree with […]

Homemade Mouthwash Recipe

2 Want an easy homemade mouthwash recipe? This recipe is healthy and tastes good enough for children to use. Why would you want to make your own mouthwash? Well, when I took my first child to a (conventional) dentist I asked her if she thought mouthwash was a good idea for kids. She said no, which […]