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Natural Treatments for Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are some of the most common bacterial infections, particularly among women. It is estimated that at least 50 percent of females will develop a UTI in…

Does Everything That Goes in Your Mouth Have to Taste Good?

“I can’t get my family to drink green smoothies because they don’t taste good!” Does that sound familiar? We just celebrated 10 years of being GreenSmoothieGirl online, and 20 years…

How To Recover From The Side Effects Of Prednisone And Other Corticosteroids

Steroids are chemicals that our body naturally produces in the adrenal glands. These important chemicals play a major role in supporting our health and are responsible for hormonal systems such…

What’s The Best Way to Get Omegas? Fish Oil? Nooooo!

Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) are “essential” because our bodies do not produce them; we must get them from food on a regular basis. These fats, also called “Omegas,” are excellent…

If You’re Looking for Alternatives to Root Canal, Start Here

This article has been medically reviewed for accuracy by Dr. Michelle Jorgenson, DDS, FAGD, TNC, and dental advisor to GreenSmoothieGirl.com. Has your dentist told you that you need a root…

Mums’ Magical Antiviral Hot LemonAid Tonic

My grandma was a badass. Really, she’s the reason I’m here. I don’t just mean she’s the reason I was born (also true). What I mean is, she’s the reason…

Whey Protein Is Bad For You, Here’s Why

Why is whey protein bad? As an advocate for a primarily plant-based diet, I can’t count how many times I’ve been asked, “But what about protein?” I’ve written about the epic…

Miswak Toothbrush: Why You Should Use a Stick to Brush Your Teeth

Long before triple-action, soft-bristle, flexible action toothbrushes lined the oral care aisle of the grocery story, ancient cultures in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East used a deceptively simple tool…

Have You Heard? Can’t-Miss August Podcasts

Each Wednesday, on the Vibe podcast, I interview one of the world’s leading experts in holistic health. Or sometimes, I just chat with you about a subject I think you’ll…

What To Do About Toxic Paint, Carpet, Furniture (Offgassing For Years!)

This is an excerpt from an interview I did with building materials expert Andy Pace about toxic paint, furniture, carpet, and more. This was part of the Toxic Home Transformation…

How Does Oil Pulling Work? Effective, or Bogus Fad?

This post has been reviewed for accuracy by Dr. Michelle Jorgensen, DDS, FAGD, TNC, CNAS, biologic/holistic dentist, health and wellness provider, and medical adviser to GreenSmoothieGirl.com. Are you looking for a…

A Dentist on Natural Teeth Whitening–And Which Procedure to Skip

Dr. Michelle Jorgensen is my own holistic dentist, with whom I created the Healthy Mouth, Healthy Life video masterclass. I’m thrilled to have her guest posting today. –Robyn Who wouldn’t…