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The Natural Minded Mama
Realistic low-tox living and natural wellness for modern families.
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What I’m grabbing in an emergency as a crunchy mom of two
“Emergency” may be a little dramatic lol. But our A/C went out, and in the Texas heat we didn’t have long to relocate before our home became a sauna. 🥵 Here’s what I grabbed in a quick 15 minutes before heading out. Supplements Kids Multis - EllaOla Prenatal Gummies - Needed (code ALEX20) Cell Salts - Hyland's #1 and #2 l-Lysine - for cold sore prevention Stress Support - Needed (code ALEX20) Snacks Beef Sticks - Artemis Cookies - Skout Organic (code THENMM) Toiletries Perfu
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Let's Build Your Starter Holistic Medicine Cabinet - FREEBIE
Building a holistic medicine cabinet doesn’t have to mean spending thousands of dollars on tinctures, supplements, and fancy gadgets. The reality? A handful of products in our personal cabinet get used ALL the time, while the rest sit untouched for months (or even years!). You don’t need everything. You just need to know where to start. Respiratory Support - #1 Priority IMO Respiratory support is the first category I would personally focus on. Coughing and mucus are natural d
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Inflamed Gums / Gingivitis
My almost 5 year old is currently in an advanced light-wire functional appliance. I’m not quite sure exactly what happened...he told me he was eating an apple and a sharp piece get stuck between the appliance and his gum and was there for days without him telling me...until it started causing pain. Who knows if that’s what actually happened 😂 But regardless, that area became SUPER sensitive. I ended up taking out the appliance (I do not recommend anyone else do this without
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Heavy Metals: know the risks, protect your family, stop stressing
View this post on Instagram This post was collaborated with Jessica Bunkelman, FNP with Complete Renewal Health & Wellness, and is for educational purposes only. This Is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before giving supplements to yourself or your child. How worried should we be about heavy metals? Controversial opinion: heavy metals are a good thing to be aware of, but for most people they are not not something to stress about daily. Heavy metals
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How to Protect Your Family Against EMFs
view this post on Instagram I collaborated on this guide with Natalie (ER nurse ) and Johnathan ( environmental consultant, Certified Residential Mold Inspector (CRMI through ACAC), and Building Biologist ). This is a topic I am still learning quite a bit about. If you have any additional EMF questions, please feel free to DM Johnathan. He's fantastic and so full of knowledge! Natalie is the one who wrote this blog. Give her a follow! What are EMFs? EMFs are invisible ener
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Neosporin Alternatives
view this post on Instagram SHOP FIRST AID ON AMAZON This post was collaborated with ER Nurse, Natalie Wescott . Topical antibiotics are NOT recommended for minor cuts, or even surgical wounds according to the CDC, AAFP, AAD, and IDSA Topical antibiotics can aggravate wounds, hinder healing, cause dermatitis, and contribute to antibiotic resistance. Neosporin specifically has been linked to reactions such as a rash, redness, itching, and swelling. This allergic dermatitis is
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