From the category archives:

Living healthy

Making Mom’s Health A Priority

September 3, 2010

Welcome back! Have you visited our new site, Saving Naturally, where we help you live healthy and spend less?
Guest Post by Leah
When my children wake up in the morning, I sometimes chuckle to myself as I’m reminded of some old horse races I used to watch as a child. The whistle blows, the [...]

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At Simple Organic: A Natural Approach to Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

September 2, 2010

Today I'm over at Simple Organic, sharing about my journey with PCOS and natural ways to treat it through lifestyle changes.
Call me naive. I didn’t know that there was something terribly wrong about going 6 months without a cycle.
I was 20 years old and in my last year of university. My health was far from [...]

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Insomnia: How to Find Sleep Naturally

August 10, 2010

Guest Post by Andrea
Lack of sleep is common when you are raising infants. But what happens when your infants have reached their teens and you still can’t sleep?
Insomnia affects millions of people but is 41% more prevalent in women than in men. For me, lack of sleep has meant I’m not capable of being the [...]

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Even Real Food Bloggers Get the Blues (and How to Keep Nutrition Up in Busy, Stressful Seasons)

July 30, 2010

For me, one of the most important aspects of blogging is being real. Being transparent. Admitting that I'm not a superwoman, and that just like the rest of you, I deal with the regular ups and downs of life as a mom, wife and homemaker.
Sometimes life flows along merrily. Other seasons are so much more [...]

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Making Healthy Smoothies With Your Fresh Summer Greens (at Simple Organic)

July 29, 2010

It’s a rare day that goes by in our home when we don’t make a fruit smoothie. Call us addicted. It’s a wonderful addiction to have!
Since I have 3 little ones and a husband that rely on me to help them get in maximum nutrition with each and every bite [...]

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Get Outdoors and Get in That Sunshine!

July 22, 2010

Guest Post by Kait Curran Palmer
Summer is upon most of the Northern Hemisphere at this point--minus the cloud-covered and still-chilly Pacific Northwest--but for the rest of you lovely people you are kicking off your flip flops and getting to have a grand ole time basking in the warmth of long and sun-filled days.
No bitterness here [...]

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Exercises for Pregnancy and Beyond

July 12, 2010

Guest Post Written by Angela
While many exercises are considered to be safe during pregnancy, some are a lot more beneficial than others. Exercises that are especially important for the expectant mother are those that will help support Mom’s changing body pre- and postpartum and increase strength and flexibility to the muscles needed during labor.
With [...]

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Naturally Knocked Up Ecourse Giveaway!

June 28, 2010

Are you one of the countless women who has suffered from infertility or miscarriages, and is looking for natural help with conceiving or carrying a baby to term?
Or are you currently pregnant or planning for future children, and wanting to know how to best prepare your body and give your baby the very best chance [...]

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Serving Our Husbands Through a Nourishing Diet, Part 2

May 13, 2010

Written by Sharon Kaufman, Contributing Writer
"She does him good... all the days of her life."
Continued from yesterday's post...
But What if My Husband Objects?
This is not unusual and can be frustrating. I have found that submission, prayer and/or a respectful appeal (in order to come to an agreeable solution, if need be) always honor God, [...]

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Serving Our Husbands Through a Nourishing Diet

May 12, 2010

Written by Sharon Kaufman, Contributing Writer
"She does him good... all the days of her life."
An Important Education for Women
Many studies have found that married men live longer than bachelors. Diet is a significant factor. One study showed that: ''Women traditionally take more responsibility for the home than men do, and, as [...]

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