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Category: Health & Nutrition

Benefits Of Breastfeeding: Are There Probiotics In Breast Milk? | What are the benefits of breastfeeding your baby? How do babies build up their immune system and gut flora from nothing? And -- are there probiotics in breast milk? Let's get scientific and explore all the wonderful ways nursing benefits your baby for life! | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

Benefits Of Breastfeeding: Are There Probiotics In Breast Milk?

Want to use herbal extracts ... but not if they're made with alcohol? Judy B. is in the same boat... She has small children and prefers not to give them alcohol. Watch, listen, or read to learn how to make powerful herbal extracts -- without alcohol! | AskWardee.tv

How To Make An Herbal Tincture (aka Herbal Extract)

What’s the best way to take herbs? It’s the herbal supplement showdown… Tea, infusion, capsule, or tincture? Watch, listen, or read to find out my answer! | AskWardee.tv

What’s The Best Way To Take Herbs — Tea, Infusion, Capsule, Or Tincture? #AskWardee 046

homemade dog food in the instant pot

Homemade Dog Food In The Instant Pot

The Instant Pot is the perfect tool for making a handmade salve. The process is even mostly hands-free with just 2 simple steps. First, you make an herb-infused oil. Second, you make an herbal salve.

How To Make An Herbal Salve In The Instant Pot

woman in kitchen holding up stacking pans over instant pot

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

Potentially, the holidays could be quite stressful... because someone in your family is on a special diet and you need to come up with a delicious meal that everyone can eat. Lisa D. is having the same problem. Watch, listen, or read to find out about yummy allergy-free holiday recipes! | AskWardee.tv

Can You Recommend Any GAPS Diet Holiday Recipes That Are Actually Good? #AskWardee 049

2 Natural Cold Remedies That Really Work! | The week before last, I felt that tell-tale tickle in the back of my throat and had a full-blown cold within 24 hours. I used 2 natural remedies to get over it quickly. Keep reading to find out what remedies actually worked! | AskWardee.tv

2 Natural Cold Remedies That Really Work! #AskWardee 054

Want to use herbal extracts ... but not if they're made with alcohol? Judy B. is in the same boat... She has small children and prefers not to give them alcohol. Watch, listen, or read to learn how to make powerful herbal extracts -- without alcohol! | AskWardee.tv

Alcohol-Free Herbal Tinctures — Super Easy! #AskWardee 055

19 Foods You Need To Start Trim Healthy Mama {the Traditional Food way} | Is it possible to follow Trim Healthy Mama WITH traditional foods and still lose weight? Absolutely. Do you have to loosen your nutrition standards? Absolutely not. I lost 30 pounds on THM with only whole, traditional foods. Here are my essentials... | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

19 Foods You Need To Start Trim Healthy Mama {The Traditional Food Way}

photo collage of brazil nuts and fermented foods

7 Foods That Nourish Your Thyroid

The one thing most flan recipes have in common? Processed, condensed milk and lots of sugar. With just a few wholesome ingredients and the helping hand of my beloved Instant Pot, this Maple Flan is a breeze to make. Best of all, it's not cloyingly sweet and has the perfect creamy texture!

7 Foods That Are Making Your Thyroid Sick

Is Coffee Good For You? + The Truth About Caffeine | What are the chemical components of coffee? What is caffeine, and how does it affect the body? Why do some people feel its effects more than others? When shouldn't you drink coffee? If you're a coffee lover, this post is for YOU! | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

Is Coffee Good For You? + The Truth About Caffeine

Bethany needs an easy and natural non-toxic cleaning spray recipe that won't irritate sensitive skin. I've got one for her -- we've been using it for 15 years! Watch, listen, or read for my homemade, all-purpose cleaning spray with essential oils! | AskWardee.tv

Homemade Non-Toxic All-Purpose Cleaning Spray With Essential Oils & A FREE Glass Spray Bottle #AskWardee 061

Have you been skeptical of MCTs? Or maybe you don't know how to use MCTs for improved metabolism and thyroid function, more energy, and less belly fat. Let's explore the benefits of MCT oil, what it is, and how to use it.

Why & How To Use MCTs {reduce belly fat & improve thyroid function!}

You're supposed to avoid crucifers if you have thyroid disease, but does fermenting reduce goitrogens? Watch, listen, or read for my answers to this question -- and the real question: do fermented cruciferous vegetables hurt the thyroid? | AskWardee.tv

Do Fermented Cruciferous Vegetables Like Sauerkraut Hurt The Thyroid? #AskWardee 063

Is it possible to follow the Trim Healthy Mama plan for weight loss with go-to traditional foods? Yes! I did it (and still do) and so can you! Watch, listen, or read for my top 3 go-to traditional foods for Trim Healthy Mama -- plus snag my free traditional foods THM 7-day meal plan! | AskWardee.tv

My Top 3 “Go-To” Traditional Foods For Trim Healthy Mama {purist} #AskWardee 064

Although there are many herbs that support the thyroid, here are the top 5. The first 4 support an underactive thyroid, while the last herb helps soothe hyperthyroidism.

Top 5 Herbs For Thyroid Support