Kristi Reneau, Author at Healthy Mama, No Drama

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Why Essential Oils Are…Essential

If you’ve done even a small amount of researching online about natural health, chances are that you’ve come across essential oils. Their popularity is ever-growing both in the natural world and even in the traditional medicine world. Essential oils have intrigued me for a long time, so I finally decided to learn more about them. And now I am a Certified Essential Oils Specialist. By no means am I a complete expert, but I have learned a great deal about how essential oils are made, how they work, and why they work. So, here are my thoughts.

April 4, 2022 No Comments

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Natural Remedies for Seasonal Allergies

Seasonal allergies are no joke. If you know, you know. But they don’t have to make you miserable. There are so many natural solutions you can try from home that are not only more effective than over-the-counter medicines, but also much better for you.

March 21, 2022 No Comments

Recipes

The Best Green Muffins

When my firstborn started eating solid food, I began searching for healthy recipes that I could make for her. We followed the baby-led weaning method of introducing food and absolutely LOVED it! After we had introduced a wide variety of foods, I wanted to find some things that I could make that were filled with nutrients, easy for a toothless babe to eat, but also easy to make. And these green muffins quickly became one of our favorites.

March 3, 2022 No Comments

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Toxins in Personal Care Products 101

We all use personal care products on a daily basis, even those who consider themselves low maintenance. But, are your products helping or hurting? And how do you know?

February 17, 2022 No Comments

Recipes

Homemade Condensed Soup Recipes

If you love casseroles but wish there was a way to make them healthier, then you’re in luck! Making your own condensed soup is not only much better for you, but it’s also super quick and easy, using ingredients you likely already have in your kitchen!

February 3, 2022 No Comments

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Healthiest Cooking Oils

There are many oils on the market today. Some well-known, some not. Many people just grab the cheap and accessible vegetable or canola oil off the shelf without realizing the health implications they could have…or that there are so many better options out there! When choosing the correct oil to cook or bake with, there are a few key factors to consider. I cover that, along with the best oils on the market, in this easy guide to the healthiest oils.

January 20, 2022 No Comments

Misc Gold

7 Tips to Achieve Your Goals

I’ve never really been one for setting new year’s resolutions. I am, however, a huge proponent of setting goals throughout the year. I don’t think you should have to wait until January 1 to start over, or start something new. That being said, there is something about the beginning of a new year that feels like a clean slate to many. It has a way of prompting us to analyze the past and look ahead to the future.

January 6, 2022 No Comments

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How to Fight Screen Fatigue

It seems like screens of one form or another are almost everywhere nowadays. They’re how many receive their news and information, work, entertain themselves, and even learn. And while all of these advances in technology have been a huge blessing and convenience in many ways, they also bring with them a need for awareness of the dangers associated with staring at screens constantly.

December 16, 2021 No Comments

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11 Better-than-Melatonin Tips for Quality Sleep

A good night’s sleep is actually just as important as regular exercise and a healthy diet? And, while many turn to melatonin to support a good night’s sleep, there are much better (and safer) solutions.

December 2, 2021 No Comments

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