• Last updated 1/5/12 by Mothering Editorial

By Laurie Chance SmithWeb Exclusive - June 27, 2008 My five-year-old son Joshua was crying inconsolably, his look-mom-no-hands bike ride interrupted by a jolting wasp sting. Slinging Joshua onto my hip, I headed to the medicine cabinet and grabbed a blended bottle of lavender (Lavendula angustifolia) massage oil. With one drop of this miracle-working oil on the sting, Joshua's tear-streaked face transformed. Not only did the lavender's analgesic qualities deaden the pain on his arm, its spring-blossom smell calmed his anxiety. Aromatherapy is a form of natural... 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

• Last updated 7/10/11 by Mothering Editorial

By Elizabeth West Web Exclusive - March 24, 2009 I have to admit that when I first heard about Maternal Infant Bonding (MIB) therapy for pediatric asthma, my expectations were modest at best. We'd tried a number of different approaches for controlling our daughter's asthma, but nothing helped much. After experimenting with homeopathy, changes in diet, and various sorts of energy work, including reiki, we turned with some reluctance to allopathic medicine. The inhalers her doctor prescribed did keep us from frantic trips to the emergency room and eased her discomfort in... read more

• Last updated 1/17/13 by Melanie Mayo

May is National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month, and I wanted to share a couple of books that approach osteoporosis from a holistic perspective for Mothering readers who want to know the risk factors to better prepare themselves for a healthier future. Your Bones: How You Can Prevent Osteoporosis & Have Strong Bones for Life Naturally by Lara Pizzorno is a great place to start.  Pizzorno writes from experience: her personal experience with osteopenia and her professional experience with medical writing.  She is an editor of The World’s Healthiest... read more

• Last updated 2/1/13 by Cynthia Mosher

The Hyland’s Homeopathy free cold ‘n cough promotion has ended. Thank you to everyone who showed some love! Get a FREE Hyland’s Cold ‘n Cough by sharing your love of Hyland’s with your friends! HOW to SHARE. Get a free Cold ‘n Cough or Nighttime Cold ‘n Cough by “sharing” this post on your facebook page and tagging Hyland’s and Mothering’s facebook pages in your post. Then leave a comment letting us know you did, and which kind you prefer (nighttime or regular), and we will contact you to get your Hyland’s sent out right away!! Just click on the... read more

• Last updated 2/20/13 by Cynthia Mosher

Mothering is teaming up with Hyland’s Homeopathic to bring you some really exciting opportunities to get FREE Hyland’s Cough ‘n Cold! We’ll be launching this healthy homeopathic campaign on Feb 28th, but in the meantime we wanted to share this fun video from Hyland’s about their homeopathic cold products. Check it out! More info on Hyland’s Cough ‘n Cold Hyland’s Cold ‘n Cough 4 Kids is a great solution for multi-symptom cold relief for your children. Our 100% natural formula offers safe and effective symptom relief of common cold symptoms,... read more

• Last updated 3/15/11 by Mothering Editorial

March 15, 2011 Hyland's Digital Media Lab interviews Mothering Publisher and Editor Peggy O'Mara at Natural Products Expo West. Peggy talks about the history of Mothering and shares some advice for parents.   read more

• Last updated 3/19/11 by Mothering Editorial

Here are some common herbs and their health benefits for children: Aloe vera: heals burns and wounds (used externally). Arnica: good for bumps and bruises (used externally). Astragalus: builds strengthens the immune system. Calendula: soothes skin irritations, burns, diaper rash (used externally). California poppy: calming; used in children's nighttime formulas. Catnip: calming, digestive aid; used for colic, sleeplessness,minor fevers. Chamomile: a digestive aid and calming agent. Comfrey: good for skin irritations, inflammations (should not be ... read more

• Last updated 11/10/11 by Mothering Editorial

Here are some good treatments to have on hand for general first aid care: Arnica. Used for bruises, sprains, and sore muscles, this remedy is available in a cream or ointment, or can be given as a compress (apply a clean cloth soaked in a solution of one tablespoon of arnica tincture in one pint of water to the sore area). Homeopathic arnica can be given internally. Tiger Balm. To treat muscle cramps and headaches, rub this salve on the affected muscle or temples, avoiding the eyes. Calendula. This herbal remedy is anti-inflammatory,... read more

• Last updated 3/6/13 by AdinaL

| By Bonnie Price Lofton When you send children to college, you can be sure you’ll hear from them on at least two occasions: when they’re broke, and when they’re really sick. I could handle these crises by telephone when my 19-year-old daughter, Allison, was only halfway across the US , but this summer she’s heading halfway around the world-to India , on a study-abroad program. Suddenly we’re talking about clean drinking water, money belts, and what medicines to take. Allison has been treated with homeopathy since she was eight. But knowing I was... read more