When Doc Isn’t Always Best…learn to home doctor your family with natural home remedies including essential oils, homeopathy, diet and nutrition and more. Preventive is the best, but we can share ideas to fix what ails you as well.
If you’re going to be outside enjoying the healthy sunshine, be sure to have a safe, mineral sunscreen on hand for longer days! My first…
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“Do-nut worry” read the cute little tags attached to the double doughnut hole treat our first graders presented to our fourth graders last year before…
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The news is always depressing, but sometimes it really makes me angry. This time everyone is finally hearing what I’ve been saying for years about…
If you’re new to cutting gluten and dairy, start with Katie’s post to learn how to go gluten and dairy-free with kids. If you know…
How to Stick to a Dairy-Free and Gluten-Free Diet Long Term (and not go crazy!) Read More »
So your doctor says your child should cut dairy and gluten for an elimination diet? Or maybe you’re suspicious they’re having symptoms of gluten sensitivity…
Kids’ Guide to Going Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free Read More »
My college roommate has always said about me, “You are the most sleep-deprived person I’ve ever met!” This is unfortunately probably more true now as…
Five Weird Tools to Improve Your Sleep Without Spending One More Minute of Your Time Read More »
Is your baby’s colon worth having pretty eyelashes? Would you trade your child’s ability to poop for a pretty smelling shampoo? Let’s make a deal:…
One of the most frequent questions I get as a certified nutritionist is, “what is a good fish oil to buy?” Don’t feel bad if…
What to Look for in a Good Quality Fish Oil Read More »
In the online world, people usually only see names and rarely faces, so as you can imagine there are often mix-ups. I can’t tell you…
When I read my favorite mystery books as a child, the heroine got knocked out cold about once per novel, and never once did she…
How to Strengthen Your Brain to Avoid Concussion Read More »
When a toddler or preschooler gets a concussion, it feels really serious! Our 3-year-old fell off ONE step this summer and hit the side of…
When my three-year-old fell off the bottom step from a deck and bumped his head on the cement slab below, he cried, Grandma snuggled him,…
Concussions ARE on the Rise, but It’s NOT Why You Think Read More »
The other day I was walking through the yogurt section at the local grocery store checking nutrition labels for sugar amounts. I was SHOCKED! And…
People say when you’re depressed, you feel flat. You don’t find enjoyment in what you used to, and you feel like nothing matters. Something that…
I Bet I Could Have Been Diagnosed with Depression Read More »
How do you fight an infection without antibiotics? To fight infection naturally and avoid antibiotics use fresh garlic, oregano oil, elderberry syrup, probiotics, echinacea, and…
Wish You Knew All The Answers To Keep Your Family Healthy? [Natural Health Q&A] Read More »
If you can’t view the video above, click Teaching Kids to Cook May Help Prevent Anxiety and Depression to see it directly on YouTube. Here’s…
I’m not sure if it’s my over-tired postpartum brain, or simply the fact that as I get older I’ve stopped caring what people think -…
What You Need to Know about How Food Dyes and Behavior Are Connected Read More »
Looking for natural treatments for growing pains like essential oils and other home remedies? Here’s how to get rid of growing pains. How is it…
7 Fast Acting Natural Remedies for Growing Pains in the Middle of the Night Read More »
Have you ever considered trying a parasite cleanse or fast to get rid of digestive upset? Or maybe you think cutting gluten or going grain-free could…
I get it. Consumer Reports is widely respected and well-known for really knowing how to do reviews and being very thorough. I’m just a mom…
Why I Won’t Listen to Consumer Reports on Sunscreen Read More »
