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Check out top natural remedies you can make with real food ingredients from your kitchen, such as this homemade electrolyte drink (for colds, flu and after sports) and this honey lemon ginger elixir (natural cold remedy).

8 Natural Ways to Boost Your Immune System

Updated December 23, 2022 | By Tracey Black | Affiliate disclosure Leave a Comment

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As cold and flu season fast approaches, you may be wondering how can to naturally boost your immune system in preparation? Here are 8 ways to boost your immune system that are powerful yet easy. They are small changes with a big impact that can benefit the whole family. Our immune systems are incredibly complex. When functioning at their best, they can fight infection and … [Read more...] about 8 Natural Ways to Boost Your Immune System

12 Natural Insect Repellents + Ways to Keep Bugs Away

Updated July 24, 2022 | By Tracey Black | Affiliate disclosure 3 Comments

Nothing ruins a beautiful day outdoors more than irritating insects who treat your skin like an all-you-can-eat buffet. Before you reach for the insect repellent packed with toxins, consider these 12 natural insect repellents and my top tips for keeping bugs away. Whether it’s moths nibbling your knitwear, ants attacking your pantry or mosquitos gate-crashing your family … [Read more...] about 12 Natural Insect Repellents + Ways to Keep Bugs Away

5 Health Benefits of Collagen Powder

Updated April 5, 2020 | By Tracey Black | Affiliate disclosure 6 Comments

5 Benefits of Collagen Powder - great for wrinkles, skin care, joint health - DontMesswithMama.com

Have you heard about collagen powder? It's a tasteless and odorless powder that you can add to your favorite beverages, like hot tea or coffee, to get a daily dose of collagen, which is great for wrinkles, cellulite, hair and nails, joint health and digestion. Find out how it works and why you need it. You've probably scrolled by an online ad or strolled through the … [Read more...] about 5 Health Benefits of Collagen Powder

Instant Pot Elderberry Syrup

Updated June 9, 2020 | By Tracey Black | Affiliate disclosure 13 Comments

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Forget buying elderberry syrup in the health food store. You can make your own Instant Pot Elderberry Syrup with just a few ingredients and save money too. I'll share my simple elderberry syrup recipe with you. One of the best things I've done for my family for years is use elderberry syrup anytime we're feeling a bit off. Whether it's the cold, flu, or just trying to … [Read more...] about Instant Pot Elderberry Syrup

10 Uses & Benefits for Activated Charcoal

Updated June 9, 2020 | By Tracey Black | Affiliate disclosure Leave a Comment

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Check out these 10 uses and benefits for activated charcoal for everything from whitening teeth to DIY beauty to natural remedies for digestive relief. Chances are you've walked right by a bottle of activated charcoal at the health food store and didn't even realize it. Or maybe you noticed and thought, "why in the world is the charcoal from the BBQ grill in the health … [Read more...] about 10 Uses & Benefits for Activated Charcoal

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