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

May 26, 2026 by Marisa Tolsma

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

May 26, 2026May 26, 2026 by Marisa Tolsma

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

May 26, 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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How to Make Herb Infused Tallow Balm

January 28, 2026 by Marisa Tolsma
How to make herb infused tallow balm

Learn how to make a slow infused herb tallow balm using chickweed, calendula, comfrey, plantain, and lavender. How to make herb infused tallow balm If you are looking for a …

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What to do about Constipation on the GAPS Diet

March 14, 2026December 8, 2023 by Marisa Tolsma
What to do about constipation on the GAPS diet

Wondering what to do about constipation on the GAPS diet? I’m sharing my best tips. What to do about constipation on the GAPS diet Even though we don’t always like …

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The Ultimate Guide on How to Label Essential Oils

November 7, 2023 by Marisa Tolsma
How to label essential oils

Do you have a growing collection of essential oils? You won’t want to miss these must have tips on how to label essential oils. How to label essential oils Whether …

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Beet Kvass Recipe Without Whey

March 14, 2026January 20, 2022 by Marisa Tolsma
beet kvass recipe without whey

This beet kvass recipe without whey is one of my favorite probiotic beverages. I love how it is full of liver healthy nutrients, and when I make it this way, …

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Categories Drinks, Ferments, Full GAPS Diet, GAPS Diet, GAPS Introduction Diet, Recipes, Remedies 11 Comments

Fermented Garlic Honey Recipe

May 30, 2025August 24, 2021 by Marisa Tolsma
fermented garlic honey recipe

Today I’m going to show you how I like to enjoy the powerful benefits of raw honey and garlic with this fermented garlic honey recipe. Fermented Garlic Honey When it …

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Sauerkraut Benefits: A Probiotic Superfood

March 14, 2026July 28, 2020 by Marisa Tolsma
Sauerkraut benefits

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 …

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How to Make Magnesium Oil from Flakes

May 31, 2025May 15, 2020 by Marisa Tolsma
Make magnesium oil

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 …

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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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