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Raw fermented sauerkraut is delicious, and good for us! Let's talk sauerkraut benefits.  Sauerkraut Benefits We've been enjoying sauerkraut benefits for a long time. It's probably the fermented food we eat the most. Other fermented foods we really like are dill pickles, pickled beets, fermented cranberries, and cultured dairy.  I love how homemade fermented foods contain more beneficial bacteria than probiotic supplements (source). They're better at surviving the … [Read more...] about Sauerkraut Benefits: A Probiotic Superfood

Have you been wondering how to make magnesium oil from magnesium flakes? Use this quick and easy method to make your own magnesium oil or brine for magnesium spray, or magnesium lotion.  How to make magnesium oil from flakes Magnesium oil (also called brine) is a wonderful thing to keep on hand. I love it for adding to a bath or foot soak, for making a magnesium oil spray, or for making magnesium lotion. … [Read more...] about How to Make Magnesium Oil from Flakes

This DIY hand sanitizer with aloe vera gel is the perfect natural option for when you don't have water and soap to wash your hands. How do you make homemade hand sanitizer? It might sound like something that would be hard or complicated to make, but it is actually easy to make hand sanitizer at home. Regular hand sanitizer isn't the most natural thing you can put on your skin, so it's nice to be able to make it yourself, and be in control over all of the ingredients. … [Read more...] about DIY Hand Sanitizer with Aloe Vera Gel

Migraines are the WORST. It can be really hard to find relief. Today I'm sharing what I take for natural migraine prevention. Warning: It's different. But it really works.  Nausea, fatigue, light sensitivity, blurred vision, and worst head pain you've ever experienced. When a migraine hits, you know you're in for some serious misery.  I put up with migraines for years, until I found a natural solution that really prevents migraines and keeps them away for good. … [Read more...] about Natural Migraine Prevention

Skin rashes are no fun. Eczema is itchy, and diaper rashes hurt. Thankfully, there are some natural ways to get relief quickly. These are my favorite essential oils for skin rash.  Skin can develop rashes for lots of different reasons. The skin is a good indication of what is going on inside the body, especially in the gut. We definitely want to get to the root cause and address the real problem. But in the meantime, we need relief! Essential oils can be really helpful for … [Read more...] about Essential Oils for Skin Rash

It's that time of year! Stress, travel, and too much sugar take a toll on our immune systems. There is a wonderful natural remedy that is really helpful for colds and flus. Today I'm going to share my recipe for how to make elderberry syrup with dried elderberries.  It can come as a runny nose, a cough, a fever. Sometimes viruses show up as a cold, with watery eyes and nose, sore throat, and lots of sneezing. However they arrive, we always want to support our body's immune system … [Read more...] about How to Make Elderberry Syrup with Dried Elderberries

Trouble with sleep is the worst! Getting a good night's sleep makes such a difference. Thankfully, there are safe, natural ways to get the rest we need. Today I'm talking about magnesium for sleep. Tossing and turning, unable to relax. Muscle cramps. Restless legs. Can you relate? These are all symptoms of magnesium deficiency, and they can sure make it hard to sleep! … [Read more...] about Magnesium for Sleep: Better Sleep Naturally