Health & Nutrition

Category: Health & Nutrition

For many years we ate primarily whole, real foods -- but we avoided certain foods (gluten, eggs, and dairy) because of known or suspected food sensitivities. Inspired by the ideas in Nourishing Traditions, we felt that we should give traditional food preparation methods a try. Learn how we healed food sensitivities through traditional foods!

We Healed Food Sensitivities Through Traditional Foods

Is raw dairy good for you? What about lactose intolerance or avoiding dairy for gut health? What about the "experts" who say to avoid dairy completely? Watch, listen, or read to find out my answers! | AskWardee.tv

Is Dairy (& Milk) Really Good For You? #AskWardee 077

Is heartburn or acid reflux making eating (or even just living) difficult? Are you tired of managing heartburn with prescriptions that don't actually heal? Watch, listen, or read for my 5 steps to healing heartburn and acid reflux through diet, lifestyle, and natural remedies! | AskWardee.tv

5 Steps To Healing Heartburn & Acid Reflux #AskWardee 078

If suffering from sypmtoms of Hashimotos Thyroiditis (or thyroid disease), what's the best way to heal? Especially when the thyroid is the metabolic and hormone control center for the entire body! Consider these top five beneficial supplements for Hashimoto's alongside a healing diet. You'll be on your way to a balanced thyroid and the weightloss or weight gain that's desired. #hashimotos #diet #supplements #healing #weightloss #tradcookschool

Top 5 Supplements For Hashimoto’s

You're doing everything right... You eat nourishing foods, you exercise, you get plenty of sleep, and yet you still have deficiencies! Should you take a multi-vitamin or individual vitamins? Watch, listen, or read to find out what we do and what you might consider! | AskWardee.tv

Should You Take A Multi-Vitamin Or Individual Vitamins? #AskWardee 092

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5 Ways Fiber Helps With Gut Health {+ which kinds & how much to eat every day}

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How To Make A Sourdough Starter (FAQs, care tips, recipes & more!)

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Is Aged Flour Really Better For Sourdough? #AskWardee 122

How To Make Pre-Soaked Oats {that aren't rock-hard or glued together!} #AskWardee 094 | You go through all the effort of soaking and dehydrating your oats (for granola or traditionally prepared Trim Healthy Mama recipes) only to end up with rock-hard, glued-together clumps! Ouch! Watch, listen, or read to learn how to make pre-soaked oats that are perfect!

How To Make Pre-Soaked Oats — NOT Rock-Hard Or Glued Together… And GREAT For Trim Healthy Mama! #AskWardee 094

Haniya's Natural Water Birth Story At Home | I had a birthing tub, a natural birth class, and even postpartum herbal tea at the ready. At just shy of 40 weeks pregnant, I was ready for a natural home birth! This is the story of how my husband and I welcomed our son into the world -- at home. | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

Haniya’s Natural Water Birth Story At Home

My first UTI arrived with pain, blood, and tears. Here are the natural UTI remedies I successfully used (hint: coconut oil, essential oils, and probiotics!), how I healed it fast at home, and what I learned about alternative healing!

How I Healed My First UTI Without Antibiotics

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How Do I Reheat Food In The Instant Pot? #AskWardee 047

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10 Traditional Cooking Tips For The New Wife On A Budget… With Basic Pantry & Equipment Lists!

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8 Reasons Why We’re Sick Even If We Eat Healthy

Reheating Foods Without A Microwave | We have not used a microwave for years. We read enough about it to confirm a belief that our food would be more healthful if we did not use a microwave. The purpose of what I write here is not to convince you to do without one, but rather to help you make the adjustment to reheating foods without a microwave should you desire to go that route yourself. | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

Reheating Foods Without A Microwave

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How To Use A Pressure Cooker 101

Is pressure cooking healthy or does its extreme heat and pressure kill all the nutrients in food? I used to stay away from pressure cookers… Watch, listen, or read to find out what changed my mind!

Is Pressure Cooking Healthy? #AskWardee 019

You know it's time to quit sugar and artificial sweeteners are no good, for sure. What about sugar alcohols? Are xylitol and erythritol healthy or natural? Watch, listen, or read to find out the answers, our favorite nourishing recipes, and get a special offer! | AskWardee.tv

Are Xylitol & Erythritol Healthy? #AskWardee 080