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How to Make a SCOBY Hotel
Once you learn how to make kombucha from scratch, and especially once you learn how to make a SCOBY, the next logical step is learning how to make a SCOBY hotel. Extra SCOBYs are a natural and healthy byproduct of regular kombucha brewing, and knowing how to make a SCOBY hotel allows you to…
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C-Section Scar Tissue Treatment Strategies
C-section scar tissue treatment strategies play a critical role in long-term recovery after cesarean birth. From a functional medicine lens, scar healing is a reflection of not only surgical technique but also inflammation control, circulation, nutrient status, and nervous system regulation. Many patients focus on cosmetic appearance alone, but the truth is that untreated…
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No Sugar Barbecue Sauce Recipe
Barbecue sauce is a delicious condiment, a pantry staple, and a powerful way to add depth and character to everyday cooking. It enhances everything from grilled meats to roasted vegetables and can instantly turn simple food into something crave-worthy. However, when you take a closer look at grocery store shelves, most name brand barbecue…
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Dental Probiotics: How Good Bacteria Can Transform Your Oral Health
I got my first cavity when I was seventeen years old, and let me tell you—I was devastated. I was adamant about brushing my teeth twice a day, and flossing as well. I limited sweets and was an overall healthy person. What I didn’t find out until over a decade later, however, was that…
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Understanding and Reversing PCOS Hair Loss
Among the many shared health conditions between men and women, hair loss is one with few resources available for treatment. Like any symptoms, hair loss can be caused by many reasons, ranging from nutritional imbalances to autoimmunity, and everything in between. For women in particular, one of the biggest reasons for hair loss on…
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Natural Alternatives to The Birth Control Pill
Hormonal contraceptives cause a slew of problems, but so does a pregnancy that you aren’t emotionally, physically or financially ready for. So, what’s a woman to do? In today’s post, I’ll be presenting two viable alternatives to hormonal birth control for preventing pregnancy. Then, at the end, we’ll cover what you need to know…
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Here’s How Your Gut Health Affects Acne, Eczema, Hives and More
Gut health is a hot topic right now in natural health circles, and for good reason…it affects just about every other system of our bodies! But particularly with regards to skin health, our gastrointestinal system (i.e. “gut”) is of crucial importance. There are three main mechanisms for this, which include inflammation, immunoreactivity and toxins,…
