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Wellness is not merely the absence of illness, it is a state of complete physical, mental, emotional & spiritual well-being

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Why Our Children’s Mattresses Are Toxic, And How To Choose A Safe One

September 2, 2018 by theorganicspoon Leave a Comment

When I first started researching natural health options over a decade ago, to help find a natural way to remission from the Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis I’d had since I was 2, I never realised the rabbit hole it would take me down. I wanted to learn about nutrition and about how the body responds to…

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Lactation Tea Blend For Nursing Mothers

August 21, 2018 by theorganicspoon 1 Comment

Breastfeeding. Ah, the ever contentious subject. Breast vs formula; breast is best; fed is best; blah blah blah. But let’s be real for a minute; however we all manage to feed our babies, it does remain true that nothing can compare to breast milk in all it can do for our tiny babies and their…

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Homemade Vitamin Gummies

August 15, 2018 by theorganicspoon 2 Comments

I often get asked what supplements I give my son and how I keep him healthy the natural way. People often ask if I give him a multi-vitamin. Hell. No. Multi-vitamins (for children and adults) are usually made using synthetic hormones and ‘vitamins’, in a very non-bioavailable source, not to mention all the additives and…

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Healthy Home Series – How To Clean Your Oven With 2 Simple Ingredients

August 14, 2018 by theorganicspoon Leave a Comment

When people ask what lifestyle I follow – paleo, gluten-free, Low GI, vegan, etc etc. – my answer is simple: my lifestyle is one whereby I limit our exposure to toxicity. You can read more about my reasons here, but in a nutshell, this is how I feel: We are CONSTANTLY surrounded by and ingesting…

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Healthy Home Series – Homemade Wood / Furniture Polish

August 13, 2018 by theorganicspoon Leave a Comment

When people ask what lifestyle I follow – paleo, gluten-free, Low GI, vegan, etc etc. – my answer is simple: my lifestyle is one whereby I limit our exposure to toxicity. You can read more about my reasons here, but in a nutshell, this is how I feel: We are CONSTANTLY surrounded by and ingesting…

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Healthy Home Series – Homemade Bathroom Spray

August 12, 2018 by theorganicspoon Leave a Comment

When people ask what lifestyle I follow – paleo, gluten-free, Low GI, vegan, etc etc. – my answer is simple: my lifestyle is one whereby I limit our exposure to toxicity. You can read more about my reasons here, but in a nutshell, this is how I feel: We are CONSTANTLY surrounded by and ingesting…

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Homemade Remineralising Toothpaste

August 10, 2018 by theorganicspoon Leave a Comment

I cannot tell you the amount of agony that has gone into perfecting my homemade toothpaste. It seemed that no matter what route I went down, something was lacking. I had made a decision years ago to cut out fluoride due to its toxicity, so that left all conventional toothpastes out. I started buying fluoride…

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8 Tips To Holistically Aid Your Fertility Treatment

July 17, 2018 by theorganicspoon Leave a Comment

IVF is a gruelling process. It is impossible to grasp just how gruelling it actually is unless you have been through it. Physically, emotionally, financially; it drains you. The good news, however, is that there are plenty of ways we can be proactive in helping our bodies through the process. Firstly, to cope with the…

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When The Detox Button Is Switched Off – My Article For What Doctors Don’t Tell You

June 29, 2018 by theorganicspoon 1 Comment

When the detox button is switched off (View the original article here, just turn to pages 44-49) If you’re plagued by illness and not getting better no matter what you try, look to your genes and specifically one not-so-rare mutation that could be making it difficult for your body to detoxify Jessica Kenward was 21…

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10% Discount On Natural Birthing Company For Postpartum Mamas

June 15, 2018 by theorganicspoon Leave a Comment

I’m super excited to announce that I am now a mama ambassador for one of my absolute favourite companies when it comes to babies, motherhood and birth: The Natural Birthing Company. When I was pregnant with Brax, I met one of the midwives who set up the company at the baby show and she told…

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Thank you for visiting my blog! I’m Lauren and I’m a health writer, holistic wellness coach and speaker, and at 23 months old, I was diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.

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