• Last updated 11/1/12 by Amy Lansky

Amy L. Lansky, PhD (For more information about homeopathy, visit www.impossiblecure.com)   In addition to his homeopathic teachings, the founder of homeopathy, Dr. Samuel Hahnemann (1755-1843) taught about the importance of food and environment in maintaining good health. If a person is eating poorly, living in damp quarters, etc., these maintaining causes, as he called them, severely limit the good that even excellent homeopathic treatment can achieve. Thus, even if you are under the care of a homeopath and are receiving a remedy that matches you, if you are... read more

• Last updated 1/27/13 by Amy Paolinelli

      My family moved from Seattle to Las Vegas this past summer and the change in climate, especially the drastic difference in the air, has taken a toll on the skin of my youngest two kiddos.  Dry air was almost non-existent in WA, but Vegas, well I don’t think you can find air any drier!   Plus, now that it’s winter and we’re running the heater on a daily basis, it seems to be even worse.  So, what’s this herbal loving Mama to do?  Make bath-time, skin-healing time of course!    Not only can an herbal bath be healing to the skin, but it is also... read more

• Last updated 6/27/11 by Cynthia Mosher

Based on the guessing your genetics thread in allergies   When a human body has something that it doesn't want, be it a used hormone, metabolic waste like ammonia, things like salicylates from food, or a chemical from the environment like antimony in flame retardants or mercury in fillings, it has ways to dispose of the toxin.  Enzymes in the body process the toxin, flag it for excretion, and excrete it.  There is a ton of individual variability in that process, and a lot of it comes down to genetics.  For those of us who are interested in genetic testing,... read more

• Last updated 11/12/12 by Melanie Mayo

By Peggy O'Mara and Jane McConnell Earaches are the number one cause of pediatric visits. Fluid can easily build up in a child's tiny middle ear, creating pressure on the eardrum and causing intense pain. Most ear infections are painful but not serious. If your child experiences more than two ear infections a year, you should look for underlying causes. There are several reasons why fluid might build up in the middle ear. They include: Allergy. Many studies have suggested a link between food intolerance and middle ear problems. One study tested 104 children with... read more

• Last updated 7/5/12 by Mothering Editorial

Family Homeopathy: Six Essential Remedies by Katharina Sandizell  Sept 27, 2011 When I had my first child, I remember feeling overwhelmed, scared, incredibly joyful, and excited.  I was also relieved to have some homeopathic remedies on hand if I felt that something was amiss.  Right after the baby was born, I began hemorrhaging and quickly took a strong dose of Arnica.  The bleeding stopped almost immediately and I thanked the miracle of homeopathic medicine. Homeopathy is a 250-year-old system of natural medicine in which tiny amounts of organic substances are given... read more

• Last updated 3/13/13 by mamazee

There’s been more candy eating and gum chewing in our house this week than after Halloween. Partly because of the candy throwing at the July 4th parade in Ashland and partly because my mother-in-law was just here for a visit (note to Susan: this is not a criticism of you in any way. We had a wonderful time and want you to come back soon). My kids aren’t just swallowing loads of refined sugar (linked to the huge increase of juvenile diabetes among children in the United States) and hydrogenated oils (so taxing to liver, heart, and other organs it’s... read more

• Last updated 3/7/13 by JenniO11

  brought to us by VacciShield   by Dr. Catherine Clinton, ND   “Probiotics” is a term we’ve been hearing a lot about of late, as something we need to incorporate into a healthy regimen.  Indeed, emerging research shows probiotics exert a powerful and pervasive influence on many aspects of our overall health.  Just how powerful and pervasive is only just starting to be understood, but people around the world have included probiotics in their diet for thousands of years in the form of cultured and fermented products such as yogurt, kimchee, and sauerkraut... read more

• Last updated 4/3/13 by Cynthia Mosher

Looking for a pediatrician who will respect your wishes when choosing what vaccinations to take, if any? Here's a community-created list that should be of help.     ALABAMA   ALASKA   ARIZONA   Jessica Mitchell, N.D. Southwest Naturopathic Medical Center 8010 E. McDowell Rd, Suite 111 Scottsdale, AZ 85257 (480) 970-0000 Provides Vaccination information and administration of most but not all vaccines. http://www.askdrsears.com/topics/vaccines/find-vaccine-friendly-doctor-near-you     Craig Stellpflug, N.D.C. Healing Pathways Medical... read more

• Last updated 11/28/12 by Melanie Mayo

By Brian Leaf   Whether you're stressed this holiday season from the gift-buying and consumerism, the in-laws visiting, or just too many wakings in the night, try these quick and easy fixes to move you from stress case to relaxed mama.   1. Alternate Nostril Breathing    Sit in a chair or on the floor with a blanket or pillow underneath your bum.   ➊ Close off your right nostril with your thumb, and inhale slowly through the left nostril. ➋ Then close off your left nostril with your ring finger, and exhale slowly through the right. ➌ Then inhale... read more

• Last updated 12/15/11 by Mothering Editorial

Your Child Has the Flu: What's a Mother to Do?By Lauren FederIssue 128 - January/February 2005 Let the gentle healing of homeopathy ease your family's suffering.By Lauren Feder, MD Every fall and winter, many children and adults suffer from the familiar symptoms of cold and flu. Because of concerns about mercury in flu vaccines and the side effects of antibiotics, many parents are now turning to homeopathy and other forms of natural medicine to prevent and treat those nagging symptoms. “When my boys are sick, I’ll usually give them a homeopathic remedy,” says one of my... read more