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Marisa Tolsma

Written by Marisa Tolsma, Certified GAPS Coach (CGC), trained by Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride. Founder of Bumblebee Apothecary, mom of 5, and practicing ancestral nutrition since 2011. Marisa healed herself from cystic acne, chronic fatigue, and frequent headaches through the GAPS diet and now coaches naturally minded people through the same journey.

Gut Healing Foods List: 12 Nourishing Foods to Support Your Gut

July 20, 2026 by Marisa Tolsma
Gut Healing Foods List 12 Nourishing Foods to Support Your Gut

By Marisa Tolsma, Certified GAPS Coach | Bumblebee Apothecary Quick Answer The best gut healing foods are traditional, nourishing whole foods: homemade meat stock and bone broth, fermented foods (like …

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Ancestral Diet for Beginners: A Simple Guide to Eating Like Your Great-Grandparents

July 18, 2026 by Marisa Tolsma
Ancestral Diet for Beginners A Simple Guide to Eating Like Your Great-Grandparents

By Marisa Tolsma, Certified GAPS Coach | Bumblebee Apothecary Quick Answer An ancestral diet means eating the way humans ate for thousands of years before modern processed food: nourishing, traditional, …

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GAPS Diet Food List (Printable): Everything You Can and Can’t Eat

July 17, 2026 by Marisa Tolsma
GAPS Diet Food List (Printable): Everything You Can and Can't Eat

By Marisa Tolsma, Certified GAPS Coach | Bumblebee Apothecary Quick Answer The GAPS diet food list centers on nourishing, easy-to-digest foods: homemade meat stock, fresh meats and fish, eggs, animal …

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Natural Ways to Help Kids Sleep Better (From a Mom of 5)

July 15, 2026 by Marisa Tolsma
Natural Ways to Help Kids Sleep Better (From a Mom of 5)

By Marisa Tolsma, Certified GAPS Coach | Bumblebee Apothecary Quick Answer The most effective natural ways to support kids’ sleep are foundational: a calm, consistent bedtime routine, nourishing dinners that …

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How Long Does It Take to Heal on the GAPS Diet?

July 15, 2026July 9, 2026 by Marisa Tolsma
How Long Does It Take to Heal on the GAPS Diet?

By Marisa Tolsma, Certified GAPS Coach | Bumblebee Apothecary Quick Answer Most people follow the GAPS diet for around 18 months to 2 years for full healing, with the Introduction …

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How to Start the GAPS Diet with Kids: A Mom of 5’s Real-Life Guide

July 17, 2026June 24, 2026 by Marisa Tolsma
How to Start the GAPS Diet with Kids A Mom of 5’s Real-Life Guide

By Marisa Tolsma, Certified GAPS Coach | Bumblebee Apothecary Quick Answer To start the GAPS diet with kids, begin by getting your kitchen ready and introducing the foundational foods gently: …

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Tallow Balm for Baby Eczema: A Gentle, Nourishing Option

July 15, 2026June 10, 2026 by Marisa Tolsma
Tallow balm for baby eczema

By Marisa Tolsma, Certified GAPS Coach | Bumblebee Apothecary Quick Answer Tallow balm can be a gentle, nourishing option for soothing baby eczema. Grass fed beef tallow is rich in …

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Is Tallow Good for Acne? A Certified GAPS Coach’s Honest Take

July 17, 2026May 26, 2026 by Marisa Tolsma
Is Tallow Good for Acne A Certified GAPS Coach’s Honest Take

By Marisa Tolsma, Certified GAPS Coach | Bumblebee Apothecary Quick Answer Yes, grass fed beef tallow can be very helpful for acne when used topically. Tallow’s fatty acid profile is …

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Tallow vs. Shea Butter for Skin: A Side-by-Side Comparison

July 15, 2026May 26, 2026 by Marisa Tolsma
Tallow versus shea butter

By Marisa Tolsma, Certified GAPS Coach | Bumblebee Apothecary Quick Answer Tallow and shea butter are both excellent natural skincare ingredients, but tallow is a closer biological match to human …

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Tallow and Gut Health: Why This Ancient Fat Belongs in Your Healing Protocol

July 17, 2026April 28, 2026 by Marisa Tolsma
Tallow and Gut Health Why This Ancient Fat Belongs in Your Healing Protocol

By Marisa Tolsma, Certified GAPS Coach | Bumblebee Apothecary Quick Answer Tallow, rendered fat from grass fed beef, is one of the most powerful traditional foods for supporting gut wellness. …

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Marisa Tolsma Bumblebee Farmhouse Kitchen

🌻 Mom of 5 + gut wellness coach
🥣 I help you turn food into wellness

Welcome! I’m Marisa, a Certified GAPS Coach and mom of 5.
I share real-life recipes, family-friendly meal routines, and practical tips to support gut wellness using simple, nutrient-dense foods rooted in ancestral traditions.
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