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RSV From Mild to Severe What You Need to Know

RSV From Mild to Severe What You Need to Know

RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) pronounced Sin-sish-ul is a common viral infection.  It can be mild with cold like symptoms lasting 1-2 weeks, or it may require hospitalization.  In fact, RSV is the number 1 reason babies are hospitalized each year. There are outbreaks every fall through spring. The vast majority of babies under 2 years old will get RSV.  Fortunately only 2% of babies with RSV will need a high level of care.

 

Learn about how to manage mild to moderate RSV symptoms at home with naturally with herbal remedies. Also learn about high risk infants that may require hospitalization.

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Stay Healthy As You Travel with Kids This Holiday Season

Stay Healthy As You Travel with Kids This Holiday Season
Whether you're traveling by car or by plane you have a lot to pack and prioritize when you travel as a family over the holidays.  There are lots of considerations that you need to keep track of and keeping your children healthy on the trip is a top priority.  It really takes the fun out of things if you are taking care of a sick child at a hotel or in the guest room of someone else's house, especially when you don't have your herbal remedies with you.    Continue reading

Top 4 Herbal Products for Babies

Top 4 Herbal Products for Babies

I'm not one to advocate a large stash of gadgets and products for babies. Instead, keep a few multi-purpose must-have items on hand. That way, you are not overly cluttered with duplicate items in your house. 

 

Having said that, these are the four herbal products for babies that I consider necessary items.

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Soothe an Upset Stomach with Herbs

Soothe an Upset Stomach with Herbs

Be prepared to deal with upset stomachs beforehand so that you are ready to act when it hits. Here's what I keep on hand for stomachaches in my household. 

Stomach Soother is a delicious glycerite and a classic nausea remedy.
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    Herbal Earache Remedies- Video Series

    Herbal Earache Remedies- Video Series

    This is a 4 part video series covering all thing related to earaches.  Video 1 is the all inclusive video.  Video 2 covers symptoms, evaluations and herbal treatment.  Video 3 gives detailed instructions on how to administer the earache relief oil.  Video 4 teaches more about the therapeutic properties and benefits of the herbs. 

     

    After this series you will confidently be able to address the next earache that pops up.  And if you have young children in your house they will pop up at an inconvenient time.

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    5 Herbal Cough Remedies For Kids

    5 Herbal Cough Remedies For Kids

    As a busy mom, you’d love to just cuddle your coughing child until they feel better, but the world keeps moving and you’ve got to keep up. Those days were and are awful, and they weighed heavily on my mind as I chose herbs for a supportive tincture. 

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    Herbal Remedies for Back to School

    Herbal Remedies for Back to School

    The kids are going back to school just as the flu season kicks off. Now that all the kids are in close quarters, that slight cough or cold becomes harder for little bodies to defend against because they are so exhausted and stressed - illness is never preferable, and it always seems to hit at the worst times. Who wants to miss the big field trip or stay home sniffling when their friends are back at school playing with each other? As parents of more than one child, you know that means the sickness will make the rounds to the entire family.

      

    Thankfully, we have lots of healthy herbs to build and strengthen our kids' immune systems as they go back to school so they can stay as healthy as possible even if they've been exposed to bacteria and viruses.

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    Back to School Resilience: Strengthening Kids' Immune Systems with Three Herbal Remedies

    Back to School Resilience: Strengthening Kids' Immune Systems with Three Herbal Remedies
    As kids gear up to head back to school, parents and caregivers are always on the lookout for ways to ensure their children's health and well-being. One effective approach is to support their immune systems through natural herbal remedies. We offer a range of herbal products designed to bolster kids' immunity and respiratory health, helping them stay strong and thrive in the school environment. Continue reading

    How To Treat A Sunburn Naturally

    How To Treat A Sunburn Naturally

    When the inevitable happens and a summer day ends with sunkissed cheeks – or, worse, uncomfortable sunburns, have a remedy on hand! Gels, salves, and sprays can all be soothing. You want a good sunburn remedy to sooth the pain, reduce inflammation, and moisten skin that will eventually dry out and peel.

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    Herb Spotlight: Calendula Benefits

    Herb Spotlight: Calendula Benefits

    I combined calendula with other herbs in our postpartum herb bath to help aid in rapid perineal recovery and soothe hemorrhoids after giving birth. Calendula is also in our Nipple Salve, Diaper Salve and Healing Salve because it helps repair sore nipples, inflamed skin caused by diaper rash and it works as first aid skin care.  Calendula is why our Wound Recovery Spray cools a burn and Cesarean Recovery Spray leaves your incision feeling fresh and clean as your body heals.

    Let me tell you a little more about this delightful plant and why you might want to grow some yourself...

     

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