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Flu Facts: Five Things You Didn’t Know About the Flu

February 24, 2018 By Gwen Brown 4 Comments

5 flu facts, wellness tips and a surprising myth

Flu facts are on my mind this week, after my little guy came home from school not feeling well. There has been a LOT of discussion on the (active and AWESOME!) Herbal Chick Chat Facebook group about this year’s flu virus. Myths, tips, and theories are running rampant. In the process of answering questions, I ended up…

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Filed Under: Cough Cold & Flu Remedies, Health and Natural Remedies Tagged With: Dr. Rob, flu remedies, natural remedies

Necessary Food: Low Glycemic Cookbook Review

January 31, 2017 By Gwen Brown 11 Comments

Necessary Food Low Glycemic Cookbook Review

If you haven’t yet gotten your hands on a copy of Briana Thomas’ new cookbook, Necessary Food, it’s a must have if you enjoy low glycemic cooking. Briana was kind enough to send me a copy of her cookbook to review, and I am thrilled with what she’s created! While I can’t really name the…

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Filed Under: Kitchen Tips, THM Book Review & Resources, Trim & Healthy Tagged With: book reviews, low carb recipes

Diffuser Review and Winter Pines Essential Oil Recipe

December 9, 2016 By Gwen Brown 2 Comments

The Plant Therapy Aromafuse diffuser is awesome! I review it, and share my favorite aromatherapy recipe: piney woods blend.

Allow me to introduce the AromaFuse. I thought I’d share a diffuser review this week, since we’ve been enjoying this beautiful diffuser, made by Plant Therapy. I want to give you some tips, show you the features, and share my very favorite holiday or winter essential oil recipe that you can use in your own…

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Filed Under: Essential Oils, Health and Natural Remedies, Resources & Favorites, Uncategorized Tagged With: aromatherapy, diffuser, essential oils, product reviews

Favorite Things Giveaway 2016

December 5, 2016 By Gwen Brown 26 Comments

The 2016 Favorite Things Giveaway has ended.  It’s my very favorite time of year, and that’s because it’s time to give! I get to give one of my readers this AMAZING prize bundle of favorite things. But before I dig into the package with you to show you what’s inside, it gets even better… Each…

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Filed Under: Health and Natural Remedies, Reflections

Healthy Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe

November 2, 2016 By Gwen Brown 16 Comments

healthy sugar free peanut butter fudge that's SO easy to make...you won't believe that it didn't come from a candy shoppe!

This Healthy Peanut Butter Fudge is going to save me this holiday season. They taste like something naughty and decadent out of that little candy shop that you passed on vacation. But these little treats are full of nourishing (think bulletproof!) fats, and protein, making them a perfect little pick me up treat. And they’re JUST…

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Filed Under: Low Glycemic Sweets & Desserts, THM Desserts & Sweets, THM S Desserts & Sweets, Uncategorized Tagged With: fudge, peanut butter

Functions of the Liver

October 5, 2016 By Gwen Brown 7 Comments

Today we’re going to talk functions of the liver. But that sounds a little too boring, and too formal. I’d much rather call this “Meet Your Liver”. Today, I want to introduce you to an organ that is vastly overlooked, and underappreciated. I’ve been wanting to write a series on the liver for like 2…

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Filed Under: Health and Natural Remedies, Liver Health Tagged With: adrenals, autoimmune disease, cholesterol, eczema, hormone imbalance, liver health, thyroid, Weight Loss

BBQ Chicken Drumsticks- THM, Paleo, InstantPot or oven

September 25, 2016 By Gwen Brown 22 Comments

BBQ Chicken Drumsticks that pack a flavorful punch in the Instapot or in your oven! Paleo & THM friendly

This BBQ Chicken Drumstick recipe filled my house with the most amazing smell this weekend. I’m so excited to share this recipe with you, mainly because it’s THE best chicken leg recipe that I’ve EVER tried. Seriously. Drumsticks are very affordable, and I’ve done my share of baking techniques and spice rubs and my kids have…

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Filed Under: Condiments, Spices, & Homemade Ingredients, Crock It, Main Dishes, Recipes, THM Condiments, Spices, & Homemade Ingredients, THM Main Dish Recipes, THM Recipes by Meal, THM Recipes by Type, THM S Main Dish Recipes

Blueberry Cheesecake Muffins- Sugar Free!

September 21, 2016 By Gwen Brown 20 Comments

These scrumptious blueberry cheesecake muffins are sugar free, and perfect for breakfast, a snack, or for dessert.

Blueberry Cheesecake Muffins, y’all! Hello to cheesecake for breakfast. 🙂 This wonderful revelation of a recipe is a recent discovery, pulled directly (and with permission) from the Brainy Breakfasts Cookbook by Tricia Gilkerson. Our family has been grain free for several months to work on some health issues, so this book is a huge support for me….

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Filed Under: Appetizers & Snacks, Breakfast Recipes, Low Glycemic Sweets & Desserts, Recipes, THM Breakfast Recipes, THM Desserts & Sweets, THM Recipes by Meal, THM Recipes by Type, THM S Breakfast Recipes, THM S Desserts & Sweets, THM S Recipes

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