• Last updated 4/11/13 by JenniO11

At Mothering, we're always looking for natural ways to improve our health - especially the parts of our body that we aren't always comfortable talking about.  Robert Edwards, creator of the Squatty Potty, has developed a simple, all-natural way to improve colon health and ward off hemorrhoids and constipation - squatting!  Read our Q&A with Edward below to learn more.     Q: What is the Squatty Potty and why was it developed?   A: The Squatty Potty is a simple solution to a modern problem. The problem is our modern toilets require we sit to do our... read more

• Last updated 2/1/13 by Melanie Mayo

Despite working hard to provide the very best for our children, many parents feel like failures when they find that their little ones have cavities.   For some of us, one or more of our children are plagued with unhealthy teeth and we are left wondering "Why is this happening to my child?"   The stigma surrounding "bad teeth" and concern about the child's mental and physical well being is a huge source of stress for parents facing this issue.    To further complicate matters, modern dental care can be expensive and frightening--especially for very... read more

• Last updated 1/7/13 by Amy Lansky

by Amy L. Lansky (For more information about homeopathy, please visit www.impossiblecure.com) With flu season in full swing, it is useful to consider how homeopaths deal with epidemic diseases. While the homeopathic treatment of disease is generally an individualized process, the treatment of epidemics is usually more straightforward and streamlined. Indeed, it is the success of homeopathy in treating epidemics that led to its popularity and spread worldwide during the 1800s. In essence, the strategy is to treat each epidemic as a single case of disease. This is... read more

• Last updated 3/19/13 by Melanie Mayo

There are a lot of things that make us tired: chasing a toddler, working in or outside the home, being up at night with a new baby, and everything else that makes up being a mom. When we’re pregnant or postpartum, the exhaustion can be exacerbated. In addition, many women suffer from iron deficiency at different times in their lives, which can lead to additional fatigue - and that’s the last thing any mama needs!   The Floradix & Mothering Mavens Focus Group Longtime Mothering sponsor Floradix partnered with the Mothering Mavens to host a focus group to... read more

• Last updated 10/25/12 by JenniO11

This post is sponsored by Hyland's Homeopathic   by Chelsea Vurciaga   It’s amazing how people in the same family can be so different. Growing up, my cousin and I never seemed to have anything in common. I was more into Hip-Hop, she was more into Country. I love Mexican food, she thinks it’s too spicy. In fact, we didn’t seem to see eye-to-eye on anything. Thus, when we had kids it became immediately clear that we had vastly different parenting styles. At family functions we would talk carefully about our viewpoints as they never seemed to align. That is why... read more

• Last updated 2/5/13 by Melanie Mayo

By Ramiel Nagel    Author of Cure Tooth Decay: Remineralize Your Teeth & Repair your Teeth Naturally with Good Food   This article is also excerpted in Mothering's recent guide Healing Teeth Naturally. Check it out for a wealth of information.      My Daughter Had Severe Tooth Decay   At a little over one year old, my breastfed daughter developed a small white spot on her tooth. The spot later turned brown and then, at around the age of a year and a half, the tooth crumbled apart. Her mouth became riddled with cavities. We ate organic food and did... read more

• Last updated 3/4/13 by Kristen Tea

    Vaccination. The topic is enough to make my stomach churn, because of the ugliness that so often follows.  I’ve read a million debates about breastfeeding and formula, circumcision, cry-it-out, carseats, and more.  Yet nothing gets so viciously attacked as the choice to refuse or even question vaccines.   Some people say it’s because non-vaccinators are putting others at risk, but since vaccinated people also contract and spread diseases, that can’t be accurate.  What I have found is that most people who get really heated over the topic haven’t... read more

• Last updated 11/15/12 by JenniO11

  Are you anxious about going to a store with your son because of fear he might throw a temper tantrum? Do you wish your daughter could concentrate long enough to do her homework or simple chores around the house? Are you afraid of being called by your children’s school about one of your kids being disruptive in class or aggressive with other students?  If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you might be relieved to know that help may be as close as the kitchen table or your child’s lunch bag. The modern... read more

• Last updated 1/14/13 by Amy Paolinelli

        With the cold and flu season in full gear, a Mom’s best friend can be an arsenal of natural remedies to help keep her and her family healthy.  This post is going to be limited to just one of many of those, but be on the lookout for more to come soon.  I’m starting with Elder Berries (Sambucus spp) because they pack a powerful punch into their sweet fruity selves!   Elder berries and their flowers have long been used in traditional European medicine to treat fevers, joint pain, and most notably as a cure for colds and the flu!  Clinically proven... read more

• Last updated 11/15/12 by JenniO11

  "Feeding three kids on one income can be tough," says Shari Fisher of Andover, Minnesota. That is especially true when you want your kids to have the healthiest choices available. Like most Americans, Fisher is prevented from buying more of her family's food from the organic section of her local market due to the price difference over conventional food. If this story feels all too familiar, you're not alone. In fact, more than half of all Americans who frequently consume organic foods are living on an annual budget of $30,000 or less. It is fortunate that... read more