Very few things make a parent feel as helpless as their child suffering from an ear infection. Losing sleep and knowing that your child is in severe pain or running a fever can be agonizing, but you don't have to feel helpless! These holistic remedies may help reduce recovery time and make your little sweetheart more comfortable in the meantime
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, marking the beginning of the holiday season and bringing with it the the warmth of family and friends- and FOOD! Eating the seasonally ripe foods of Thanksgiving prepred with traditional culinary herbs can create a great foundation for a healthy winter season. Traditionally, herbs and spices were not only used to enhance the flavor of foods, but to also boost health during the cool winter months. Grandma's chicken soup really is the cure for what ails you, because the herbs used to season it pack a powerful immune-boosting punch! Let's explore the medicinal properties of these common Thanksgiving culinary herbs! Rosemary Rosemary is such a versatile herb, used to season beef, poultry or pork....
We are excited to launch the first in a series of holistic remedy educational videos; Onion Poultice! Onion poultices are very effective in treating croup and chest colds in babies and small children. It is also very effective for treating a spasmodic cough and pneumonia in adults. Onions have anti-bacterial properties, and the sulfur in onions is very effective at cutting through and drying up mucous, relieving bronchial tightness, and boosting the immune system.
I have used Onion Poultices for my children and grandchildren for decades, and have found no need to have cough syrup in my cabinet because onions are so effective. from my home to yours, sending healthy winter wishes!
- Vickie
Backpack... Check Pencils... Check Notebooks... Check! School season is officially upon us, and parents everywhere are checking their lists to make sure their child is going to school well-equipped for learning and having fun with their peers. As you were preparing your children for the next nine months of education, did you also prepare them for the bugs, bacteria and viruses that love the close quarters of buses and classrooms? Here are this mom's back-to-school health essentials! BIO DEFENSE- I really could not live without this fantastic formula. Whenever someone in our family starts coming down with anything from the sniffles to a fever, they know that the first thing to do is grab this formula out of the cabinet! For my...
When I get a call that someone's child is sick, the remedies that I recommend to start with are pretty standard. Most of the glycerin extractions in my line were formulated when my own children were babies themselves and I needed to treat them for coughs, runny noses, colic, or diarrhea. A few years ago, I created a "cheat cheat" that I give to my midwifery clients when their baby is born, and I'd love to share it with you here! I hope that this remedy chart helps you when you're up at 3 AM with an uncomfortable, fussy baby and you're not sure what to do! Problem Herbal Formula Suggestion Essential Oil Suggestion Homeopathic Suggestion Alternative Therapy Colds Propolis...
