Sometimes kids catch weird germs...or bring home bugs. Like lice - yuck. Though not technically an illness, head lice symptoms are certainly a nuisance and a cause of distress for parents, teachers, and kids alike. Like me, you may remember the school nurse coming around the school with a comb checking heads for little white bugs the size of sesame seeds. Lice make their home at the base of the hair shafts, lay eggs called … [Read more...] about Head Lice Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention
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Acid Reflux Relief Without Drugs
Seems like everyone's talking about gut healing lately, yet so many folks I meet are still popping pills left and right in search of acid reflux relief. Oftentimes stress is one of the main factors with this condition, but there are also many natural remedies to address the symptoms too. In this post, Jennifer shares what's worked for her. ~Emily People are told by advertisers to "ask their doctor for the purple pill" for … [Read more...] about Acid Reflux Relief Without Drugs
Fermented Cod Liver Oil Update
I don’t know about you, but I don't have time or patience for drama. So when the the scandal and controversy surrounding fermented cod liver oil broke out, I essentially shrugged my shoulders and went on with my life. If you don’t have any idea what I’m talking about, it basically involved a lot of back-and-forth, "studies," name calling, and defamation between former colleagues from cod liver oil companies and … [Read more...] about Fermented Cod Liver Oil Update
Infant Car Seat Safety: What’s Best For Your Baby?
Unfortunately, convenience and optimal wellness do not always go hand in hand. This is certainly the case with infant car seats, and it's not something that most busy parents take the time to consider. Below is a letter I received from my friend and fellow mom, Gitta Sivander, after posting my New Baby Checklist. Thanks Gitta for this important info! Dear Emily, I loved reading through your baby check list, I like to … [Read more...] about Infant Car Seat Safety: What’s Best For Your Baby?
Sunscreen Ingredients – Your Best (and Worst) Options
All sunscreen is not created equal, and in fact, many products (including natural ones) that successfully prevent burn and sun damage are doing lots of other damage of their own. In a previous article about sun exposure, I talk about the benefits of catching some rays, and how to do so safely. This article is the low-down on sunscreen, and how to choose the healthiest option when you or your child will be in the sun for long … [Read more...] about Sunscreen Ingredients – Your Best (and Worst) Options
Ask A Midwife: Alternative Treatment For GBS
Group Beta Strep (GBS) is a type of normal bacteria that is commonly found in the human body. 10-35% of all healthy adult women have GBS in the lower intestine and/or vagina. Ordinarily, this doesn't cause a problem, however, in certain circumstances, GBS bacteria can invade the body and cause serious infection; this is referred to as Group B disease. The typical treatment for is antibiotics, but effective, alternative … [Read more...] about Ask A Midwife: Alternative Treatment For GBS
The Eczema Cure Heal From the Inside Out with Real Food Now you CAN take charge of your health, address the real cause of your eczema, and enjoy healthy, radiant skin that lasts! Dear Friend, Are you or is someone you love suffering with eczema? Does your skin itch so badly at times, you can't help scratching...even though you know it only makes an ugly situation worse? Are you … [Read more...] about
Soy is Not a Smart Solution for Menopausal Symptom Relief
Call me a scrooge, but I'm not personally a fan of those cynical 'over-the-hill' birthday cards that lament each passing year as an embarrassing inevitability. Having lost my dad to cancer when he was only 57 and I was still a teen, I have a deep respect for the privilege of growing older. While I admittedly am not in love with my new grey hairs and smile lines, I do appreciate the banked life experiences and little sparks … [Read more...] about Soy is Not a Smart Solution for Menopausal Symptom Relief
Best Tips For Increasing Milk Supply
Breast milk is the perfect food for babies, but sometimes nature's ideal plan and reality don't seem to cooperate. Insufficient milk supply can be an issue for moms and babies directly after birth. It can also be a concern for breastfeeding moms as baby gets older, mom starts back to work, baby is starting solids, and in various other situations. Just because the well seems to be running dry, it doesn't mean your nursing days … [Read more...] about Best Tips For Increasing Milk Supply
A Healthy Pizza Recipe Your Family Will Love
When most folks think of junk food somehow pizza gets lumped into the same category as Coca Cola and Pop Rocks. Poor pizza. I beg to differ. At my house, pizza is part of our healthy diet. Italians have been eating tomato pie for hundreds of years, and traditional cultures have been eating similar flat bread dishes since way before that. So why the giant chasm of opinion about pizza's health food status? Well, for … [Read more...] about A Healthy Pizza Recipe Your Family Will Love
10 Pearls Of Wisdom From My Village Elder
I had the pleasure of spending this past weekend in a seminar taught by Raven Lang, a seasoned midwife, master acupuncturist and herbalist, and mother. Being in the presence of a woman like Raven elicits a feeling reminiscent of what it must be like to have a village elder to teach you your trade and show you the way to be a good mother. She began the weekend with a Navajo lullaby, and then quickly got down to business with … [Read more...] about 10 Pearls Of Wisdom From My Village Elder
5 Easy DIY Christmas Ornaments
[Holistic Squid note: You may know I'm not much of a DIYer, but the crafts in question are as simple, cheap, and easy as Naomi's beautiful DIY Christmas ornaments, even I can't resist getting in on the homemade fun.] As Christmas approaches, I love the idea of getting ready with the kids, going all DIY and making Christmas crafts while singing carols and drinking hot chocolate or hot spiced apple juice afterwards. In … [Read more...] about 5 Easy DIY Christmas Ornaments