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The Best Barefoot Shoes for Children (+15 Health Benefits)

November 26, 2024

Barefoot shoes have been around for a while but have began gaining traction in the last few years. People are recognizing the benefits associated with proper foot structure and health. They can be especially beneficial if children begin with barefoot shoes from the start. Kids can experience many health benefits from barefoot shoes due to normal foot structure development. Having healthy foot structure can create a cascade of good health benefits throughout the body. There are so many options these days from foot type to style. This guide will help you recognize 15 of the most prominent health benefits associated with wearing barefoot shoes and the best brands for children.

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* Information in this post is not professional medical advice and should not be relied on or used in place of consultation with healthcare professionals. Should you have any medical questions, please consult your primary healthcare provider. **

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Food & Recipes

How to Convert ANY Recipe into Sourdough

November 8, 2024

Baking with sourdough starter has been such a fun process to get into. I know many people shy away from learning how to bake with it, but it isn’t quite as cumbersome as some expect. It may seem a bit confusing at the beginning but isn’t everything when it’s new? As adults, we often become comfortable in what we know and rarely move out of our comfort zone to learn a new skill. We have honed our skill set, have the jobs that work for us, and don’t often need to learn a new task. We forget what it’s like to learn new skills and sometimes make a mountain out of an ant hill. In my opinion, Sourdough is just a new skill that takes some practice at the beginning. Once you’ve got it, you got it! I certainly don’t regret learning how to make this healthy, easily digestible and incredibly delicious bread! Here is an incredibly easy way to convert any recipe into sourdough!

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Health & Wellness

Colostrum and Weight loss: How does it work?

November 6, 2024

Colostrum has been trending in the health world recently. The truth is, Colostrum is actually an age old superfood that isn’t new at all. But people are finally catching on to it’s numerous health benefits. Colostrum contains a dense amount of different nutrients including vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, antibodies. beneficial proteins, leukocytes and more. It is no wonder it’s been nicknamed “liquid gold”. This high level of nutrient density provides the human body with a vast number of health benefits. You can read more about the different health benefits HERE. But, some benefits come as a welcomed surprise. There is one health benefits in particular that is surprisingly not discussed as much: weight loss. It comes as a shock that in a society where weight loss is so heavily marketed that this benefit would be gate kept or hidden. But many have experienced a pleasant side benefit: colostrum for weight loss.

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Baby & Motherhood Health & Wellness

How to Stop Recurring Strep Infections

November 4, 2024

As a child, I dealt with recurring strep infections. It’s what lead me to having to surgically remove my tonsils and adenoids at the age of 10. I know all too well the frustration of having strep return over and over again. But it was even more stressful when it started happening to my own children. We had a 6 month period where strep infections were returning each month. Strep can be dangerous and can negatively impact the brain and the body. This is why I searched high and low to figure out WHY it was happening to us and HOW to stop recurring strep infections from happening. I stumbled upon some research and a solution that has completely helped us stop recurring strep infections in our home. The relief I have had as a Mother is palpable. I wanted to share my findings and experience incase others are going through the same cycle as we were.

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Where to Buy Clean Beauty & Non-toxic Products in Canada

October 22, 2024

When it comes to finding natural and non toxic products that you enjoy and use in your home, accessibility can sometimes be an issue. When in Canada, that accessibility becomes even more limited. Most of the popular wellness brands hail from the United States. This is a barrier for most who don’t want to be spending so much on conversions rates, shipping rates, and dreaded duty fees. Even if I had all the money in the world, I would not welcome that unexpected $60 duty fee at my door. That being said, there ARE some really great wellness brands and stores in Canada. You just have to know what they are. So this article is dedicated to rounding up some of my favorite options for those who live in Canada.

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Green Beauty

The Best Natural and Clean Nail Polish

October 10, 2024

Everyone loves a fresh manicure and picking out that perfect color for the occasion. Whether it’s the perfect soft dusty rose for a wedding, a fresh baby blue for those spring months or a deeper cherry hue for winter, nail polish can say a lot. I love to keep my fingers and toes manicured so I like to have a good quality natural and clean nail polish on hand. There are a few things to consider when choosing a good nail polish that emits some of the most toxic ingredients.

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Health & Wellness Healthy Home

The Best Natural and Non Toxic Candles

October 9, 2024

It’s that time of year where we all want to curl up in a warm cozy blanket, grab a book and light our favorite fall scented candle. There is nothing better than a warm, sweet and spicy smelling home for fall. I love lighting candles for their ambience and scent, but I prefer to leave the toxins out of my air. There are so many options when it comes to natural and non-toxic candles. I wanted to share a little bit about why I opt for natural and non toxic fall candles and my favorite options.

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Green Beauty

The Best Natural and Non-Toxic Mascara: TOK Beauty Review

September 19, 2024

There was always one beauty product that took me a while to swap out, Mascara. Searching for the right natural and non-toxic mascara was a feat. I have tried SO many different brands over the years. None of the stood up to my favorite drug store option from my teen years. Until I came across an up and coming Canadian natural beauty brand.

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Health & Wellness

How to Heal Tooth Decay and Cavities Naturally

July 8, 2024

Dental decay is one of the most common health concerns and keeps people in the dental chair more than they’d like. I have had my fair share of dental woes over the years. Although, I have learned over the years that many factors go into dental health and tooth decay and cavities ARE avoidable. I never really thought it was a possibility to heal tooth decay until I experienced it first hand. And while there are situations that have gone too far and warrant work from a dentist, this lead me to dig further into the research which opened my eyes to a whole new way of looking at dental health. After all, if bones can heal and reform, why not teeth? It really goes deeper than just “don’t eat sugar” and “brush your teeth”. I wanted to dig into some of the information I have come across over the years and what I have implemented with my own family over the years.

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Green Beauty

The Best Natural and Non Toxic Retinol Serums for Anti-Aging

June 25, 2024

Retinols are commonly known and used in the world of dermatology to treat certain skin conditions. They are a wildly popular method of anti-aging or “graceful aging” as I prefer to call it. People often reach for them when they want to reduce wrinkles or fine lines for a smoother more youthful complexion. There are a lot of opinions and considerations when it comes to using retinols. There are also some gentle natural and non toxic retinol alternatives for those who prefer them. This article will address the basics of retinols, how they work, benefits, potential side effects, gentle alternatives, as well as natural options.

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