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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

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

Functions of the Liver

October 5, 2016 By Gwen Brown 9 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

Splenda Side Effects – Is it THM Recommended?

February 9, 2016 By Gwen Brown 36 Comments

splenda side effects- It's not a natural sweetener, but does it have dangers? Why isn't it promoted on the THM plan?

Splenda side effects- today I’m answering a reader question here on Gwen’s Nest. And BOY did I learn a lot researching this post! Why is splenda not liked on the [Trim Healthy Mama] plan? Trying to find this answer everywhere. ~Elizabeth This is a GREAT question, Elizabeth! I know that the Trim Healthy Mama plan has, from…

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Filed Under: Health and Natural Remedies, Trim & Healthy, Trim Healthy Mama Tips

Tulsi Lavender Tea

January 7, 2016 By Gwen Brown 2 Comments

Tulsi lavender tea is my very, very favorite relaxation tea. In the whole wide world. This past year, and specifically the past 3 months have been THE most stressful that I think I’ve ever had. I’ve been healing from adrenal fatigue with the help of my holistic doctor, and thankfully have been so pleasantly surprised at…

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Filed Under: Adrenal Fatigue, Drinks & Beverages, Health and Natural Remedies, Herbs From Your Yard, Natural Remedies & Recipes, Recipes, Resources & Favorites, Sleep Remedies, THM Drinks & Beverages, THM FP Drinks & Beverages, THM Recipes by Meal, THM Recipes by Type, THM S Drinks & Beverages, THM S Recipes Tagged With: adrenal fatigue

Home Remedy for Sinus Infection

December 29, 2015 By Gwen Brown 4 Comments

Our home remedy for sinus infection is quick, effective, and you can use whatever you have on hand in your yard or natural remedy stash. A couple of my family members tend to have colds and allergies go to their sinuses and just hang out there. The headaches, achey face, and headaches tend to linger,…

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Filed Under: Cough Cold & Flu Remedies, Essential Oils, Health and Natural Remedies, Herbs From Your Yard, Herbs In Your Kitchen, Natural Remedies & Recipes Tagged With: cold remedy, kitchen remedies, recipes for remedies

Natural Scents Hot Pot

December 17, 2015 By Gwen Brown 4 Comments

I love natural scents, but great quality candles are kind of costly to burn daily. I discovered that I can fill all of the rooms of my little home with delicious natural scents for pennies a day. Here’s how… First, I send my kids into the yard to gather anything that smells good: sprigs of…

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Filed Under: Crafts & Creative Inspiration, Creative Home, Gift Ideas, Health and Natural Remedies, Herbs From Your Yard, Herbs In Your Kitchen, Home Beautiful

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