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You're doing everything right... You eat nourishing foods, you exercise, you get plenty of sleep, and yet you still have deficiencies! Should you take a multi-vitamin or individual vitamins? Watch, listen, or read to find out what we do and what you might consider! For video replay, links, and more, visit the show notes at http://tradcookschool.com/aw092

Essential oils are wonderful for hormone balance in your bath, diffuser, or even applied directly on the skin... yet what could be easier than blending them together in a roll-on bottle? Watch, listen, or read to learn how to make a Hormone-Balancing Essential Oil Roll-On! For video replay, links, and more, visit the show notes at http://tradcookschool.com/aw091

We store our mother cultures on or in the oven and -- uh oh! -- we turn it on and they heat up! What to do if your kefir grains got too warm? Are they dead? Watch, listen, or read to find out what to do! For video replay, links, and more, visit the show notes at http://tradcookschool.com/aw090

Did you know… if your ferments are too close together, cross-contamination happens? Unless you know how far apart to space your ferments, you could end up with “fluffy” cheese or yeasty-tasting veggies. Watch, listen, or read to learn the “rules” and when it’s ok to break them! For video replay, links, and more, visit the show notes at http://tradcookschool.com/aw089

There are so many toxins and chemicals in cosmetics and hair products -- toxins that contribute to hormone imbalances, toxic load, and even cancer. Be naturally beautiful and reduce toxins! Watch, listen, or read for my favorite natural and non-toxic makeup, hair, and personal care products! For video replay, links, and more, visit the show notes at http://tradcookschool.com/aw088

Crumbs, drips, and more can make your Instant Pot awfully cruddy. And it’s no fun to pull out your Instant Pot and find that it was put away dirty. Watch, listen, or read to learn how to clean your Instant Pot easily and naturally! It’s not exciting… but it’s essential! For video replay, links, and more, visit the show notes at http://tradcookschool.com/aw087

Want to save money, flavor your Kombucha, and build up carbonation? Bottle it! Watch, listen, or read to learn how to second ferment Kombucha, how to choose the right bottles, and what to do if it's too sour! For video replay, links, and more, visit the show notes at http://tradcookschool.com/aw086

Can you make Kombucha with honey -- even raw honey? This is what our family does because we don't want to consume any sugar that remains after Kombucha ferments! Watch, listen, or read to learn why and how I make our Kombucha with raw honey -- using a regular Kombucha scoby! For video replay, links, and more, visit the show notes at http://tradcookschool.com/aw085

Healthy meat processing is kind to the animals and produces the best tasting meat! Watch, listen, or read for the best way to slaughter and butcher meat — whether you’re sourcing your meat from a local farm or doing the processing yourself! For video replay, links, and more, visit the show notes at http://tradcookschool.com/aw084

If you've been making Kombucha for a while, you know that the scoby (mother culture) grows thicker with each batch. Learn how to divide a Kombucha scoby so you can share with friends, dehydrate it, give it to your pets, or add it to your scoby hotel! For video replay, links, and more, visit the show notes at http://tradcookschool.com/aw083

With benefits like potential weight loss, increased energy and metabolism, a boost in thyroid function, and more, it's easy to see why MCT oil is a hot topic these days. But which one should you buy? Watch, listen, or read for the criteria I use when selecting the best MCT oil for my family. For video replay, links, and more, visit the show notes at http://tradcookschool.com/aw082

Do you need dairy-free milk options, but are confused about what's the best choice for your family? What about additives, like guar gum or even sugar? What's the best and healthiest coconut milk to buy? Watch, listen, or read to learn my top 3 picks! For video replay, links, and more, visit the show notes at http://tradcookschool.com/aw081

You know it's time to quit sugar and artificial sweeteners are no good, for sure. What about sugar alcohols? Are xylitol and erythritol healthy or natural? Watch, listen, or read to find out the answers, our favorite nourishing recipes, and get a special offer! For video replay, links, and more, visit the show notes at http://tradcookschool.com/aw080

You know how to use your Instant Pot to reheat leftovers, but what about frozen foods? How can you take advantage of freezer cooking in your Instant Pot? Watch, listen, or read to learn how to reheat frozen food in the Instant Pot! For video replay, links, and more, visit the show notes at http://tradcookschool.com/aw079

Is heartburn or acid reflux making eating (or even just living) difficult? Are you tired of managing heartburn with prescriptions that don't actually heal? Watch, listen, or read for my 5 steps to healing heartburn and acid reflux through diet, lifestyle, and natural remedies! For video replay, links, and more, visit the show notes at http://tradcookschool.com/aw078

Is raw dairy good for you? What about lactose intolerance or avoiding dairy for gut health? What about the "experts" who say to avoid dairy completely? For video replay, links, and more, visit the show notes at http://tradcookschool.com/aw077

When I asked readers and members what they wanted to know about women's health, I got a bombardment of replies about menopause, low sex drives, and PMS. Watch, listen, or read to learn more about sex hormone balancing and bio-identical hormone therapy for women! For video replay, links, and more, visit the show notes at http://tradcookschool.com/aw076

Please forgive me as I broach a stinky subject... smelly bathrooms! Natural mamas don't have to put up with those smells! The toxic chemicals in commercial air fresheners are scary -- so freshen your home's air naturally with a homemade essential oil air freshener! For video replay, links, and more, visit the show notes at http://tradcookschool.com/aw075

Oh no! You tried fermenting and your ferment got mushy and grew mold! What to do? Is it safe to eat, or should you toss it? And most importantly, how to prevent mold during fermentation in the future? For video replay, links, and more, visit the show notes at http://tradcookschool.com/aw074

What does your meat have to do with hormone balance and inflammation? Does the kind of meat you buy *really* matter? Watch, listen, or read to learn the difference between grain-fed and grass-fed meat and why grass-fed really is better for you! For video replay, links, and more, visit the show notes at http://tradcookschool.com/aw073