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Get the skinny on using plants as medicine, safely & effectively, for you & your family. 

Herbs For Healing The Gut & Saving The World with Megan Brockelbank
 
 
As a firm believer in the power of natural living and holistic health, I'm always eager to connect with individuals who share the same passion. That's why when I had the chance to sit down and have a heartfelt conversation with Megan, the brains and heart behind Mother Hen's...
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3 Ways Gut Health Impacts Children’s Health
 

 

Your kid's digestive health is key to their overall health, just like it is for you as a parent. We all know that poor gut health is the root cause of many of the diseases we face today. Maintaining a healthy digestive system is a great way to avoid childhood obesity, and...

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Licorice Root: the Sweeter Side of Gut Health
 

Today we're gonna chat all about licorice. No, not Twizzlers. Nor Red Vines.

Licorice Root is our star today, and good for our bodies in so many ways. Glycyrrhiza glabra is the Latin name of this particular plant. The “Glycyrrhiza" part of the name actually means "sweet root" and...

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3 Herbs for Inflammation of the Gut
 

We all hear about it. Gut health is so important. It’s essential to healthy immune function, emotional well-being, and our overall vitality.

Inflammation is in all things with gut issues whether you’re talking about Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Inflammatory Bowel...

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Herbs to Rev Your Digestive Fire!
 

Why warm digestion? Well, one, it’s winter, and it’s cold! If you’re someone who is always piling on scarves and sweaters and your fingers and toes are cold, you may want to consider these herbs that can help warm your digestion. 

To ensure healthy and optimal...

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Using Bitter Herbs for Better Gut Health
 

Gut health is super important - today and every day. As we all know by now, your gut health is directly connected to the health of your brain, immune system, and overall health. The great news is that there are herbs that can help you keep your digestive system in tip top shape. Of...

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Four Steps To A Balanced, Healthy & Happy Gut

If you have been feeling funky and haven’t focused on your gut health yet, maybe our suggestions for lifestyle changes could help! Healing the gut can seem like a huge undertaking but like all things, there are many ways to approaching it. One of the methods Mountain Mel’s recognizes...

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