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Health & Nutrition

12 Skincare Ingredients Linked to Cancer & Safe DIY Swaps

Eric Zielinski, DC

Yes. We tend to think that all body care products are safe because they are sold at stores, but with so many hidden...

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Health & Nutrition

6 Aloe Vera Benefits for Health: Skin, Digestion, Immune & More

Eric Zielinski, DC

Have you tried using one of God’s most versatile plants so you can enjoy aloe vera benefits from your own home?...

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Health & Nutrition

Healthy Quinoa Benefits for Gluten-Free Inflammation Control

Eric Zielinski, DC

Grains have gotten a bad rap recently and everyone seems to be going “Paleo!” Yet, like any diet fad or...

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Dr Z Picks

Living to 100: The Secret of the Blue Zones

Eric Zielinski, DC

What if the secret to living to 100 wasn’t about good genes—but good habits? That’s what researchers discovered...

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Health & Nutrition

How to Detox Your Body from Mold Naturally

Eric Zielinski, DC

In our interview with Dr. Peter Osborne, he shared his personal story of dealing with toxic mold so don’t miss...

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Health & Nutrition

Microplastics, Forever Chemicals & the Chemical Soup in Your Home

Eric Zielinski, DC

The University of Connecticut has revealed something eye-opening: our homes are simmering in a  “chemical soup”...

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Health & Nutrition

How to Improve Insulin Resistance & Sensitivity Naturally

Eric Zielinski, DC

Understanding how to improve insulin resistance could be the key to unlocking better health in a myriad of unexpected...

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Health & Nutrition

How to Increase Fertility Naturally: Avoid These Hidden Dangers

Eric Zielinski, DC

How to increase fertility naturally has become one of the most searched questions today—and for good reason....

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Healthy Recipes

Homemade Fettuccine Alfredo: Easy, Authentic, Delicious!

Mama Z

My Homemade Fettuccine Alfredo is a crowd-pleasing recipe that’s as healthy as it is delicious! It features whole...

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Beverages

Energy-Boosting Blueberry Vanilla Protein Smoothie

Mama Z

In the hot summer months, when fresh fruit is abundant, the blender is my go-to appliance. Who can resist a tasty meal...

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Appetizers & Snacks

Homemade Fruit Roll Ups - Vegan & Sugar-Free Snacks for Kids

Mama Z

Making homemade fruit roll-ups is easy and foolproof. Kids love this healthy snack, and I have to admit, it’s a great...

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Beverages

Thirst-Quenching Berry Lemonade Recipe - A Taste of Summer

Mama Z

My homemade berry lemonade recipe is a refreshing beverage perfect for hot summer days. This fruity drink is...

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Healthy Recipes

Creative Watermelon Fruit Basket for Summer Entertaining Dish

Mama Z

Are you planning a summer party or cookout? This Watermelon Fruit Basket will be a hit among your guests. Plus, it...

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Healthy Recipes

Refreshing Watermelon Blueberry Salad with Super Greens

Mama Z

My Watermelon Blueberry Salad With Super Greens combines the freshest summer produce with a hint of mint. It’s...

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Beverages

Ultimate Healing Lemon Cooler Drink with Summer Essential Oils

Mama Z

My Healing Lemon Oil Cooler is a refreshing, fruity drink you just have to try! It contains all the benefits of lemon...

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Desserts

No-Bake Allergy-Friendly Cheesecake Dessert

Mama Z

Everyone loves a good cheesecake, and my dairy free, allergy-friendly cheesecake is always a huge hit! This is one of...

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Benefits

10 Healing Benefits of Geranium Essential Oil

Eric Zielinski, DC

Not just a pretty floral scent, geranium essential oil benefits the mind and body in a myriad of ways from wound...

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Essential Oils

Essential Oils for ADHD & Mental Focus Roll-On Recipe

Eric Zielinski, DC

It can be so frustrating when you’re trying to work, and it just seems so difficult to focus. Sometimes, diet can...

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Essential Oils

DIY Essential Oil Roller Bottle Recipes for Kids First Aid

Mama Z

It is important to keep a natural first aid kit on hand for your family. Little ones often get a cut or scratch that...

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Benefits

8 Myrrh Essential Oil Benefits: Healing Guide & Use Tips

Eric Zielinski, DC

Myrrh essential oil benefits are well-studied and are incredible examples of how a historically medicinal plant, has...

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Essential Oils

DIY Body Care: Clean, Simple, Essential Oil Recipes

Eric Zielinski, DC

Buying organic produce and making DIY cleaners are often at the top of the priority list when cleaning up chemicals in...

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Remedies

Essential Oils for Energy & Focus Inhaler

Mama Z

When you find your energy levels flagging, you can turn to natural solutions like these essential oils for energy to...

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Essential Oils

Essential Oils for Pain and Inflammation Relief

Eric Zielinski, DC

Essential oils for pain and inflammation relief may very well be what you need to be freed from the suffering...

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Essential Oils

Joyful Body Oil for Sadness, Postpartum Depression & More

Mama Z

When I was developing an essential oil body oil to beat postpartum depression, I stumbled upon and it’s proven to...

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Essential Oils

Essential Oils for Immunity & Healthy Immune Boost Recipe

Eric Zielinski, DC

These essential oils for immunity combine to create a healthy immune boost recipe that is doctor-formulated and...

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Essential Oils

High Blood Sugar Essential Oils & Balancing Body Oil Recipe

Eric Zielinski, DC

Can essential oils for high blood sugar be used to manage and balance levels? Research suggests they can! This is great...

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Essential Oils

Natural Pain Relief with Essential Oils for Massage Blend

Eric Zielinski, DC

Chronic pain is an epidemic. Painkiller subscription rates are higher than they’ve ever been, and more and more...

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Essential Oils

Essential Oils for Infections Blend Triple Threat Roll-On

Eric Zielinski, DC

Essential oils for infections are perfect for battling minor infections. An infection left untreated can be dangerous,...

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Essential Oils

Anxiety and Stress Essential Oil Inhaler Blend DIY

Mama Z

Life can present us with stressful situations, and it is important to take a minute to stop, breathe, and relax. This...

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Essential Oils

Essential Oils for Kids & Family Friendly Roll-On Remedies

Mama Z

We have put together some of our favorite blends to create this list of essential oils for kids and family rollerball...

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Essential Oils

Essential Oil Roller Bottle for Nausea & Stomach Bug Remedy

Eric Zielinski, DC

We’ve talked a lot about essential oils for nausea in my book Heal Your Gut with Essential Oils and in my Heal...

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Essential Oils

High Blood Pressure Essential Oils Inhaler for Hypertension

Eric Zielinski, DC

A known risk factor causing metabolic syndrome, high blood pressure (hypertension) is largely preventable in spite of...

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Body Care

Homemade Deodorant with Essential Oils & Natural Ingredients

Mama Z

When giving your home a toxin-free makeover, don’t forget about your personal care products! My Homemade...

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Body Care

DIY Facial Cleanser: Gentle, Foaming Face Wash Recipe

Mama Z

If you’re looking for a gentle homemade face wash that doubles as a makeup remover, I’ve got you covered!...

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Body Care

Homemade Baby Lotion: Soothing DIY Recipe for Little Ones

Mama Z

There’s no better scent in the world than that of a freshly bathed and lotioned baby. Nourish your baby’s skin...

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Body Care

Homemade Nipple Cream for Nursing Moms & Chafing Athletes

Mama Z

This homemade nipple cream is great for nursing moms and chafing athletes. Breastfeeding, while challenging at times,...

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Body Care

DIY Hair Spray with Essential Oils for Healthy Locks

Mama Z

When going all-natural with your hair care, don’t forget to include your finishing products, such as hair spray....

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Homemade

Homemade Dry Shampoo for Dogs: Non-Toxic and Safe

Mama Z

Dogs need pampering too, and this Homemade Dry Shampoo for Dogs will help you do just that! If your dogs love going...

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Beauty

Hair Growth Gel with Essential Oils: DIY Recipe for Health

Eric Zielinski, DC

Whether you are a man or woman, hair loss can be a devastating event. And it doesn’t just affect aging people....

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Beauty

Detangler Spray DIY with Essential Oils for Soft Hair Care

Mama Z

You know the drill. Bathtime has ended, but the struggle to comb the vicious knots out of your child’s hair has only...

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Cleaner

How to Make Foaming Hand Soap with Essential Oils Quick & Easy

Mama Z

Foaming hand soap is a fancy staple in many homes. Regular hand soap gets the job done, but there’s something...

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Cleaner

Natural Tile Cleaner with Essential Oils for Bathroom Care

Mama Z

Homeowners who have tile floors know how important it is to keep them clean. Most tiles have porous surfaces, which...

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Cleaner

Liquid Hand Soap DIY With Essential Oils & Natural Ingredients

Mama Z

One of the first things to do on your natural living journey is rid your home of toxic cleaners. There’s no need...

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Cleaner

Homemade Bathroom Cleaner with Essential Oils to Sanitize

Mama Z

Bathrooms can easily be the grossest room in the house. Hair in the drain, toothpaste residue in the sink, and little...

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Cleaner

Homemade All Purpose Cleaner Recipe Essential Oil Scrub

Mama Z

As a busy Mom, I like streamlining my life, including simplifying my cleaning cabinet. A cleaner that tackles multiple...

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Cleaner

Homemade Oven Cleaner with Natural Ingredients & Essential Oils

Mama Z

Cleaning the oven can be a struggle. Some people clean their oven spills as they happen, but most of us live in busy...

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Cleaner

DIY Dusting Spray for Wood Surfaces with Essential Oils

Mama Z

If you’re the proud owner of wood furniture or have woodwork in your home, you know the importance of a good dusting...

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Cleaner

Non-Toxic Glass Cleaner With Essential Oils for Sparkling Windows

Mama Z

Finding natural cleaning products can be a challenge, so I decided to create chemical-free options for our Natural...

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Herbal Remedies

Homesteading 101: Cultivating a Self-Sufficient Mindset

Mama Z

This urban homesteading 101 post is a guest contribution from Angela England, our content director and author of...

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Food Preservation

Dehydrating Herbs: Drying in a Dehydrator & Hang Drying Herbs

Mama Z

Out of all the ways to preserve your organic garden harvests, dehydrating herbs may be one of the easiest to extend...

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Food Preservation

Canning Guide: Supplies & Techniques to Preserve Produce

Mama Z

This canning guide covers a shelf-stable way to preserve food with the basics of supplies, techniques, and easy...

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Food Preservation

How to Blanch Vegetables for Freezing & Home Food Preservation

Mama Z

Learning how to blanch vegetables for freezing is a great skill to learn. It helps you preserve your harvest all while...

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Herbal Remedies

How to Make Calendula Oil: A Simple Infused Oil for Skin Healing

Mama Z

Learning how to make calendula oil means you have a powerful, natural remedy known for its soothing properties and...

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Food Preservation

How to Make Homemade Tea from Your Own Garden

Mama Z

Herbal teas have so many benefits that you can take full advantage of when you learn how to make homemade tea from your...

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Food Preservation

How to Dehydrate Fruit: A Step-By-Step Guide for Beginners

Mama Z

Learning how to dehydrate fruit is super simple, and is a great strategy if you want some homemade snacks or tips to...

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Food Preservation

Staking Tomatoes & Peppers the Easy Way!

Mama Z

This year, get ahead of the game by staking your tomatoes and peppers the right way! I’m sure you can...

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Lifestyle & Travel

Summer Cookout Recipes & BBQ Guide

Mama Z

There’s something joyful about summertime fellowship. The sun is shining, kids are laughing, and the smell of...

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Lifestyle & Travel

Enjoying the Abundant Life & Biblical Health

Eric Zielinski, DC

Jesus said, “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it...

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Lifestyle & Travel

How to Entertain like a Rockstar: Hospitality & Party Planning Tips

Mama Z

Learning how to entertain is so much more than just throwing a party; from gatherings with extended family, birthday...

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Lifestyle & Travel

Homemade Teacher Gifts: Personalized, Non-Toxic Options for You

Mama Z

As a Mama of many, I know better than anyone that it takes a village! Every year, I see how much love, time, and energy...

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Lifestyle & Travel

Breastfeeding Tips from a Nursing Mom of 7

Mama Z

As a Mama to 7, I’ve experienced just about every breastfeeding challenge under the sun, from milk supply issues and...

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Lifestyle & Travel

How to Grocery Shop and Buy Healthy Foods on a Budget

Mama Z

Though we grow quite a bit of our food, there are a lot of items that we still need to purchase at the grocery store. I...

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Lifestyle & Travel

Healthy Food for Memorial Day BBQs: Simple Recipes for Summer

Mama Z

Memorial Day is more than just the kickoff to summer—it’s a sacred time to remember and honor those who gave their...

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Lifestyle & Travel

Healthy Easter Party Food Ideas for Resurrection Sunday

Mama Z

When you’re planning a holiday gathering, you want healthy Easter party food ideas to bless your friends and...

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Featured

How to Be Healthy: Home & Body Non-Toxic Swap Guide

Mama Z

Learning how to be healthy starts with knowing which non-toxic swaps to get and how to DIY products to save you the...

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Product Reviews

Dream Cream Clean Skincare: 10 Ingredients for Young-Looking Skin

Eric Zielinski, DC

For clean skincare products to be worth the investment, it is necessary that only natural ingredients be used. In fact,...

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Mama Z Picks

Best Non-Toxic Cookware? P600 Chef's Foundry Review

Eric Zielinski, DC

We need to example what we use in our kitchens and make sure that we are cooking with non-toxic cookware. Since the...

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Product Reviews

Best Washing Machine Cleaner: TrulyFree Product Review

Mama Z

If you’re building a healthy home and you’ve eliminated toxic chemicals but haven’t cleaned your...

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Product Reviews

Lifeboost Coffee Review: Top 10 Benefits and Tips

Eric Zielinski, DC

The most polluted drink in the world, the term “healthiest coffee” may sound like an oxymoron to our...

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Product Reviews

All of the Health Benefits of Living Fuel Super Greens

Eric Zielinski, DC

Finding simple ways to provide our bodies with all the nutrients that we need can be a challenge some days. At times,...

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Product Reviews

Harmoni Pendant Review: The Ultimate Personal EMF Protection

Mama Z

Our Harmoni Pendant review shows you a personal EMF-protecting device that has been an answer to prayer. To know that...

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Product Reviews

Infrared Sauna Blanket Benefits: HigherDOSE Health Insights

Eric Zielinski, DC

When it comes to taking care of your health and well-being, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. But there sure is...

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