Author: The Holistic Mama

Natural Headache Relief

 11   There are some ways to get natural headache relief. Headaches are very annoying. Especially when you are chasing around a couple of small children. It is very easy to turn to Tylenol for headache relief but is it really good for you? Tylenol is one of the most commonly used medications for pain and it […]

6 Reasons to Drink Lemon Water in the Morning

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

131   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 […]

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 […]

Are You Magnesium Deficient?

 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 […]