As most of us can recall from childhood, a bump on the nose during play can trigger a nosebleed, and it can be a little frightening. Yet parents don’t need to fuss over an occasional bloody nose. Staying calm and acting fast to stop the bleeding is the best way to comfort your child. When
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Everything You Need To Know About Omega 3s
Omega 3s are everywhere… In the news, in your eggs, even in your trail mix. There’s no question that this nutrient plays a crucial role in human health, but choosing the right omega 3 sources for your family can be mind-boggling. What’s best – fish oil or flax oil? DHA or EPA? Food or pill? Here’s
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Flu Prevention Supplements: The Safe, Effective Way To Stay Healthy
Whether it’s the bird flu, swine flu, or just a run-of-the-mill seasonal flu – the best flu prevention is simple. Eat a healthy diet, avoid stress, sleep, exercise moderately, and take a few immune boosting supplements. While this may be something you do anyways, specifics help. So let’s dive deeper into my tips for flu prevention. A protocol
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Natural Remedies For Pink Eye
It happens to almost every parent at some point. Your child wakes with a sandy crust along the eyelashes…and it’s not a blocked tear duct. You wipe it away only to find a bright pink eye. While pink eye can cause some itching or stinging, it’s likely your “Oh, no!” reaction will be the biggest
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Natural Treatment for Placenta Previa
What is Placenta Previa? Placenta previa occurs in about 1 out of every 250 pregnancies. Many times, previa is detected in the third trimester, but it’s sometimes spotted at as early as 17 weeks, usually either in a routine ultrasound or because some bleeding or pain is occurring. In this condition the placenta lies low
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How To Stock Your Holistic Home Remedy Kit
Parents often ask me for a concise, simple list of natural remedies they should have on hand for their kids’ minor ailments. Here’s my basic home remedy recommendations list. Use it to stock your holistic home remedy kit. If your child is prone to specific conditions such as asthma, digestive weakness, or other intermittent, chronic
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A Parent’s Guide To Fevers In Children
Though often frightening for parents, a fever is one of your child’s best defenses against infection. The spikes on the thermometer associated with fevers in children signal that the immune system is working to evict the bad guys. The idea is to let the body do what it’s naturally designed to do while making your child
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Natural Remedies for Ear Infections – Alternatives to Antibiotics
Oweee! Junior’s tugging on his ear while mastering some amazing high-pitched shrills. No one can sleep. And frustration and exhaustion wrestle with throbbing pain for the top bill in the earache show. Can natural remedies for ear infections really help? While there’s no denying that ear infections can be particularly challenging for both kids and
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Natural Remedies For Colic And Reflux
“It’s just colic.” Anyone who’s uttered these words clearly has not experienced the exquisite wails of a baby who seems inconsolable for days on end. Usually from a medical perspective, there’s nothing going on other than a screaming baby that may or may not have an upset tummy and doesn’t want to be put down. The
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Natural Remedies For Allergies and Asthma
Ah, springtime! Chirping birds, vibrant wildflowers, and long sunny days. Unfortunately, this change of season also stirs up pollen causing sneezing, sniffles, wheezing, and other symptoms of allergies and asthma. For many kids this means sitting inside on beautiful days, ingesting heaps of medication, and missing out on lots of fun. While allergies may be triggered
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