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Maria Chow
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Calming Coughs & Colds With Elderberry & Thyme

Maria Chow
Written by Maria Chow
Calming Coughs & Colds With Elderberry & Thyme

Join us for Apothecary Wisdom as we discuss Elderberry and Thyme and their incredible ability to calm coughs and boost the immune system. This is a must see for those that would like to know how to calm a cough, when to calm a cough, and what herbs are effective for the different stages of sickness. 

 

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Maria Chow
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antibodies in breastmilk, bacteria in breastmilk, breastfeeding, breastfeeding mother, breastfeeding through illness, breastmilk composition, nursing, nursing a newborn, nursing mother, nursing through illness, nursing through sickness, nursing while sick, probiotics, probiotics in breastmilk

Breastfeeding Builds Babies Immune System and Prevents Illness

Maria Chow
Written by Maria Chow
Breastfeeding Builds Babies Immune System and Prevents Illness
Did you know your baby receives antibodies and good bacteria (popularly referred to as probiotics) from you during pregnancy and birth? As you grow your sweet babe, you are also growing her gut, which makes up nearly 80% of her immune system.

According to current research, her immune system will continue developing until she is five or six years old. No wonder the World Health Organization recommends nursing “until two years and beyond!” The passing of antibodies from mother to baby does not stop at birth—breastmilk is full of them! Continue reading
Maria Chow
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Birth Song Can Help You Get More Sleep

Maria Chow
Written by Maria Chow
Birth Song Can Help You Get More Sleep
Each of our days are filled to the brim with so many tasks and obligations, we sometimes forget how this can impact us later when we are finally able to tune out and rest at the end of a long day. Birth Song Botanicals is here to help you achieve that deep relaxation and sleep our bodies need. Continue reading
Maria Chow
Written by Maria Chow
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apothecary wisdom, birth, good night tincture, healing, herb bath, herbal tea, herbs, Natural Remedies, nourishment, passionflower, postpartum, pregnancy, rest, self care, sleep, support, valerian, wellness

Hypnotic Herbs for Deep Healing Sleep

Maria Chow
Written by Maria Chow
Hypnotic Herbs for Deep Healing Sleep
On this episode of Apothecary Wisdom, we explore a class of herbs called Hypnotics. Hypnotic herbs offer a plethora of support when looking to remedy insomnia and achieve a deep, satisfying sleep. Continue reading
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