Blog Category: Health and Wellness

Tired of spending money on expensive teeth whitening treatments? Get budget-friendly, natural solutions that actually whiten teeth without harmful chemicals or leaving home. Whiten your teeth with home remedies like activated charcoal, diy toothpaste, turmeric, & more.

Learn how to make a DIY homemade tooth powder that whitens, freshens, cleans, soothes, & remineralizes. Tooth powder is a powder form or toothpaste. A staple for natural & holistic oral care.

Colloidal silver is a controversial home remedy that is a staple in my house. I keep it handy in my holistic toolbox and use it often for a lot of things. It's available in a gel and a liquid. I keep both handy for different applications & uses.

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The benefits of homemade mouthwash go beyond just clean breath & a refreshed feeling. When you make homemade mouthwash, you have complete control over the ingredients you put into it meaning you can choose natural, safe, & organic ingredients that remineralize, clean, whiten, soothe, & freshen. Fully customize your recipe to fit your oral care needs. 

Learn the health & beauty benefits of turmeric. Turmeric is best known for it's inflammation fighting benefits & high antioxidant count. Turmeric can give you glowing skin, promote hair growth, and whiten your teeth when used topically. Keep reading to get all my turmeric beauty hacks.

2023 is wrapping up and good golly it went quickly! Looking back on 2023, it was a big year for The Crunchy Moose. I published my first blog post over a decade ago (read about how I got started here). And this year I made a bold move. I took it all down, rebranded, and relaunched the site! Complete with the 2nd edition of The No Poo Method eBook! I'm thankful that you are here in the community and following along on the journey!

Oil pulling is one of my favorite healthy habits. It's easy, detoxing, supports oral health, clears up my complexion, and freshens my breath! All without breaking a sweat! 

And my favorite oil pulling hack is making oil pulling chews. When I have these handy oil pulling tablets premade in my fridge, I'm much more likely to be consistent with this morning routine.

Want to freshen your breath, whiten your teeth, support healthy gums, and soothe tooth discomfort without using synthetic chemicals & ingredients? Guess what, there's an oil for that! Actually, there are a handful of essential oils for that! Learn what essential oils to use for healthy teeth, gums, and oral health. 

When it comes to naturally enhancing your skin, hair, and overall beauty, there's one powerhouse ingredient that is often overlooked: chia seeds! Chia seed beauty benefits include promoting hair growth, glowing skin, and strong fingernails.

We've all been there, that morning-after feeling when you wake up with a pounding headache, queasy stomach, and an overall sense of regret. And there's a good chance that's you right now because you just googled "how to get rid of my hangover quickly" and  you landed on this page. Get some lesser known natural hangover home remedies that work.

Whether you're looking to achieve a whiter smile, tame tummy troubles, or get the stink out, activated charcoal can help. Learn how this natural black powder can detoxify your body, whiten your teeth, and improve your overall well-being. With step-by-step instructions and expert tips, you'll be amazed by the versatility of activated charcoal and its ability to enhance your daily life, beauty, and health.

"Makeup can only make you look pretty on the outside but it doesn't help if you're ugly on the inside... unless you eat the makeup!" -- Audrey Hepburn

In The Beauty Remix, you'll learn how to use nourishing, moisturizing, natural ingredients to make beauty & personal care products. Many of the ingredients you'll use can be found in your kitchen! 

So yes, Audrey, we can eat our makeup!

How to use bentonite clay for hair, skin, gut health, and digestive function. A bentonite clay hair & face mask leaves your hair & skin smooth, soft, and glowing. Learn about all the health benefits of bentonite clay.

Ear candles are made out of linen or cotton, dipped in wax & shaped into a hollow cone shape. They have been used for thousands of years for physical support & spiritual & meditation practices. Do ear candles work? If they work, how & why do ear candles work? Are ear candles safe? Do ear candles unclog ears and get rid of ear wax? Can you use ear candles for ear infections, aches, and pressure? 

How to make a detox bath with Epsom salt. Learn what essential oils to add for the best immune boosting, muscle calming, deep breathing, glowing skin, and detoxing bath.

Are my multivitamins & supplements causing constipation? Synthetic vitamins & supplements can cause bloating, constipation, diarrhea, & nausea. Many vitamins are full of synthetic ingredients, dyes, fillers, and artificial flavorings that are harmful to our digestive systems.

Lots of new moms plan on breastfeeding. And lots of moms try very hard to breastfeed. And lots of moms......can't. So what is the best, natural, healthiest alternative to that oh-so-perfect breast milk? Here's a homemade goat milk baby formula recipe I used for my son.

What are probiotics, prebiotics, & antibiotics. How are they related & what are the health benefits & risks of each? I kept hearing that I needed to eat, drink, take, and ferment your probiotics. But it's hard to ferment *it* if you don't know what *it* is.

Learn how to make homemade milk kefir. Kefir is a fermented milk drink with a sour taste, made using a culture of yeasts and bacteria. It is similar to yogurt and can be used in the place of yogurt in a lot of recipes. Kefir is easier to make and is great for gut health.