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Maria Chow
Written by Maria Chow
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children, Children's Healing Herbal Bath, Cold and Flu, Fever, herb bath, Herbal Gargle, Herbal Steam, lavender, sore throats, thyme

Calm Coughs with Thyme and Lavender Herbal Baths

Maria Chow
Written by Maria Chow
Calm Coughs with Thyme and Lavender Herbal Baths

Thyme for their lungs, thyme for their sore throats, thyme for their colds.

I find myself incorporating lots of thyme–and time–into my herbal practice. After working with my own family and midwifery families, I began to realize the remarkable benefits thyme has to offer to our children.

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Maria Chow
Written by Maria Chow
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chlorophyll, lavender, qigong, Sage, self-care, Solid & serene, solstice, Soothing Herb Bath

Self Care Tips for the Summer Solstice

Maria Chow
Written by Maria Chow
Self Care Tips for the Summer Solstice
At this time, 25 years ago, I was in a Zen temple meditating with the monks. I had just turned 21 years old. That is when I learned about The Bodhisattva Vow. The Bodhisattva vow is a vow taken by Buddhists to liberate all sentient beings. When I first heard about the vow, I was like, No, thank you! I'm not that much of a team player. I'll walk my own path, but I'm not about to try to liberate all sentient beings! That is way too much pressure.


As we approach the Summer Solstice, today's Apothecary Wisdom is dedicated to sharing insights about what this vow really means and what we as a collective are experiencing and what I'm processing personally. Today, I'll share insights, mindfulness actions, and self-care tips that promote emotional stability and spiritual connection to the greater cycles of nature. Continue reading
Maria Chow
Written by Maria Chow
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astragalus, children, children's cold and flu, Children's Healing Herbal Bath, children's wellness kit, Cold and Flu, Cough, daily immune, Ear Aches, echinacea, Elderberry, Fever, herb bath, Herbal Ear Oil, Herbal Gargle, Herbal Popsicles, Herbal Steam, herbs, herbs for kids, illness, immune boosting herbs, lavender, lemon balm, Natural Remedies, oregon grape root, respiratory support, sick kids, sore throats, thyme, tinctures, wellness, When To Seek Medical Help, Wild Cherry Bark, yarrow

Guide To Children's Coughs, Colds & Flus

Maria Chow
Written by Maria Chow
Guide To Children's Coughs, Colds & Flus
The ultimate guide to children's coughs, colds and flus is a resource filled with valuable information about which herbs are safe for kids. Learn about how to use immune boosting herbs this cold and flu season to keep your kids healthy. Herbs can help sick kids feel better quickly and safely by working with their bodies immune systems.  You will learn how to cook with herbs and DIY herbal medicine making.  Check it out!
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Maria Chow
Written by Maria Chow
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dry, firt aid, healing, lavender, myrrh, neem, oregon grape root, owies, powder, remedy, scrapes, yarrow

How to Use the Rest of Your Cord Care Powder

Maria Chow
Written by Maria Chow
How to Use the Rest of Your Cord Care Powder
You've hardly used any Cord Care Powder before baby's cord is gone and you are left wondering what to do with the rest of it. Not to worry! Because it is a dry powder and not a salve, the ingredients provide healing actions when drying is also necessary. Here are a few ideas for you. Continue reading
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