Homeopathic

As concerned parents, many of us wonder which is worse: using sunscreen to block the sun, or letting our children play in the sun without it and potentially getting a sunburn.  Many health officials claim that it’s very important to always use sunscreen to protect against cancer. To better understand my view on this subject, let me clarify…

Do you know that there is a world of plants growing right outside your door that have the potential to improve your health and ease ailments? It seems like overnight everything outdoors has turned lush and green and bloomed right before my very eyes in my part of the country. I was riding down the…

When I began using natural remedies over 10 years ago, I was so surprised at the remedies I could use from foods I had in my kitchen.  Onions are one of those.  Many people don’t realize how they have natural medicine cabinets sitting in their fridges and cabinets.  Onions give flavor to dishes, but they also…

February is Dental Health Month! I am so grateful that we receive regular dental checkups very affordably through the military. It’s super important that we teach our kids about dental health. Teeth are necessary for healthy digestion, and if we don’t take care of our mouths, it can lead to all sorts of other health issues. We’ve…

If you’re looking for a quick and easy Christmas or birthday gift, this is a great idea! It takes only a few minutes to make, it smells great, and you can decorate (or not!) the jar that you put it in before giving it away. Each Christmas season, I normally find myself needing a few…

When our children come down with an illness, we check for fevers, pull out the medicines, make sure they stay hydrated and well rested, and feed them nutritious soups and broths. But do we think about the clothes they are wearing? Believe it or not, the clothing your children wear when they are sick can…

It’s very tough on us mommas to hear our children cough endlessly, so we find ourselves grabbing a bottle of cough suppressants to lessen the miserable sound.  However, cough suppressants may not be the best option.  They may lessen a cough, but they do not help the illness.  Let me explain why I stopped using…

There are several different herbs I find useful in times of illness, but echinacea is one that I turn to the most for its powerful medicinal properties and its safety for all ages. Photo Credit: Chickens in the Trees (vns2009) via Compfight cc Echinacea {also known as purple cone-flower}, is one of the most powerful natural…

A lack of concentration in school can be a problem in some children.  A small percentage of children truly have an attention disorder. For the majority of children, however, a lack of concentration can simply be from the foods they eat or other factors. Photo Credit: photosavvy via Compfight cc Whether you’ve just begun homeschooling or…

Dandelion is often thought of as a common useless weed.  Many bring out the weed killer and wage war on this flower every spring.  Dandelion war wagers might be a little less aggressive if they knew just how beneficial this herb is! The entire dandelion plant is edible and useful from the root to the…

I don’t want to slather on chemicals to prevent sunburn. I take precautions and wear a hat and try to stay out of the sun during that hottest time of day from 10-2. When we lived in Hawaii, the sun hardly bothered us at all. When we moved to a much higher altitude, we would…