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Here are links and information to empowering alternative health information for mothers:
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Up in the Night? Natural Ways to Deal With Insomnia Insomnia, or the inability to fall or remain asleep can take many different forms and has multiple causes.

Use Herbs to Add Flavor and Antioxidants to Your Meals! Recent research by the U.S. Department of Agriculture attempted to identify potential new sources of natural antioxidants by measuring and comparing the antioxidant properties of various culinary and medicinal herbs.

Lavender for Kids This is one of the most inspiring and treasured herbs for children. Everything about this plant seems to invite play, from it's gray/green woody stems to the incredible, sweet aroma of the purple flowers.

Nutrition by Susun Weed: In this provocative article, renowned herbalist and Wise Woman Susun Weed discusses all aspects of nutrition, including vitamins, minerals, fats, proteins and phytoestrogens.

Making Herbal Compresses From Your Garden! Your back garden is a treasure trove of healing herbs and flowers which can be used at little expense to make a range of healing products and health remedies. Using your own plants also provides you with the assurance of using fresh, organic and uncontaminated materials.

Herbal Remedies for Children Natural remedies can be a parent's best friend when it comes to treating children's ailments and upsets. In fact, herbs can be particularly safe and effective for children because herbs tend to be so much gentler than pharmaceutical alternatives.

Aromatherapy For Kids Aromatherapy for kids is a natural approach to emotional well being and healing through the use of essential oils.

Strengthen the Immune System Discover ways to strengthen the immune system naturally using herbal remedies, proper nutrition and lifestyle changes.

Aromatherapy for Boosting Immunity The antiviral action of certain essential oils is one of their most valuable attributes-especially since allopathic medicine has little to offer. Essential oils with terpenoid compounds are very specific, notably the citruses and pine oils, as well as some oils in the phenol group.

The Power of Essential Oils The inhalation of certain essential oils has been associated with the release of brain chemicals that stimulate various emotions. For example, lavender oil has the ability to evoke and increase the release of serotonin, thus producing a calming effect on the body.

Garlic, From Your Kitchen Pharmacy This great tasting addition to any cook's kitchen has a number of properties that make it a useful medicine. Read about the traditional uses of garlic and try some of these wonderful recipes!

The Healing Power of Rosehip Seed Oil Rosehip seed oil is truly an amazing product, which has only recently become recognized by the general public. This surge in popularity is for a good reason, as it is believed to be the best oil available for anti-aging and skin rejuvenation. Numerous scientific studies have also taken place, which have yielded astounding evidence supporting the use of Rosehip Seed oil.

Just Say No to Synthetic Vitamins and Processed Foods! It's very hard to improve on a diet of whole foods and herbs. Well-nourished bodies and minds enjoy balanced hormones and hearty immune systems. Many of us commonly turn to herbs in times of imbalance - but the use of herbs can also be a wonderful preventative ally. Daily infusions of nourishing herbs such as nettle, raspberry leaf, oatstraw,and lemon balm are a wonderful way to add extra nutrients to your diet.

Juice Box Junkies! Helping Our Kids Kick the Fruit Juice Habit. Are our toddlers and young children strung out on fruit juice? It certainly seems so. Fruit juice has become the drink of choice for many children, replacing water and milk. In many cases children start on fruit juice even before they have begun eating solid foods.

Homeopathy for kids... Generally, children and babies respond very well to homeopathic treatment. They have usually not been exposed to as much conventional drug therapy as adults. Homeopathy can also help to strengthen a child's natural defenses and immunity, helping to restore a state of good health.

Making Children's Remedies Besides the differences in the amount of herbs used for making children's remedies, we need to consider taste, since the most wonderful of remedies do no good at all if they are met by a tightly closed mouth!

Herbal Dosages for Children How do we figure the proper dosages of herbs to give to children?

The Herbal Medicine Cabinet There's an intimacy involved in treating your children's imbalances yourself - an opportunity to strengthen the mother-child bond. In addition, I feel like I'm setting the groundwork for my children to be responsible for their own health and well-being as they grow to maturity. Of course herbs can be a wonderful ally for preventing imbalances.

Feeding our Instincts & Nourishing Our Bodies Through the use of plants and herbs we can pass on the empowering gift of trust. By sharing knowledge about healing and nourishing with plants we can introduce our children to the Wise Mother in themselves.

Trash Your Sunscreen and Other Summer Sun Tips Having concerns about skin cancer is valid, however, as its incidence in the United States has tripled in recent years to 54,000 cases annually, but sunscreen is one of the LAST things you want to put on your body, and sunblock does not stop skin cancer.

Introducing Children to Wild Herbs Introducing young children to wild herbs is a great way to help them tune into and connect with their environment. It also has several practical advantages.

Growing Herb Gardens with Children Growing gardens with children is a great joy for the whole family and one of the easiest ways to introduce babes to the larger world.

Healing with Cell Salts, Don't Cell Yourself Short! Restore the correct balance of tissue salts in the body to remove symptoms and restore health and vitality.

Herbal Remedies for ADHD Fortunately there are natural alternatives that have shown to be very effective in treating this condition. which can often balance the brain chemistry naturally without the side effects of medications.

Herbs for Colic The digestive tract of a newborn takes several months to mature and regulate. During this time some babies show signs of colic - which is a term used to describe a variety of symptoms such as persistent crying - especially after feeding, signs of flatulence or trapped gas, pulling up of the legs and a generally 'unsettled' baby.

When ADHD Assessment Tests Say Your Child Needs Special Attention Evaluating the Need for Separate ADHD Schools and Knowing Your Child's Legal Rights

Herbs for Colds & Flus This condition is an infection of the upper respiratory tract, caused by a virus. There are over 200 different types of viruses that can cause such an infection.

Earaches ECHINACEA, used as a tincture to reduce drainage and speed healing. GARLIC OIL OIL, is applied to a cotton ball and placed inside ear to help fight infection.

Bites & Stings ALOE GEL, relieves inflammation. CALENDULA, cream is used as a natural insect repellent which also soothes skin irritation.

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Cuts & Scrapes ALOE GEL, gel activates macrophages that fight bacterial infection, helps reduce pain & swelling. BAYBERRY, a compress helps prevent bacterial infections.

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