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Remedies for Earaches Earaches are the number one cause of pediatric visits. Here is some information about how you can use herbs, aromatherapy, and homeopathy to help your child. |
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My Friend, Reynolds I can't remember the last time someone took a walk with Sonny when he was in his wheelchair, or invited him to the movies. Fortunately, Sonny has Reynolds, his canine companion. |
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Treating Asthma Naturally Natural medicine can significantly strengthen immune function, preventing asthma attacks and even cure the underlying cause of symptoms. |
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Family Homeopathy When I had my first child, I was relieved to have some homeopathic remedies on hand if I felt that something was amiss. Here are six essential remedies. |
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Natural Parenting Toolbox: Healthy School Lunches and Snacks There are many other lunch possibilities beyond bologna. So, go ahead and give some of these a try! |
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Remedies for the Flu When looking for a homeopathic remedy for your child, remember that each child is unique. Here are six remedies to add to your toolbox. |
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Natural Relief from the Flu Because of concerns about mercury in flu vaccines and the side effects of antibiotics, many parents are now turning to homeopathy to treat winter illnesses. |
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Yoga Together Prenatal exercises and yoga are wonderful ways to spend time with your child. Children can do their own version of your exercises, and they’ll enjoy being a part of your self-care routine. |
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The Risk of Radiation An increasing body of evidence suggests that cell phone use is raising our risk of brain tumors. Researchers are particularly concerned about the threat to children. |
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A Quiet Place: The Assault on Freedom of Conscience I see circumcision and vaccination as two of many issues that fall under the broader umbrella of freedom of conscience. |
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Jo's Baby-Care Tips for Disabled Mums These are practical tips for moms with varying levels of ability finding their rhythm in parenting. |
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Every Body Is Beautiful: Teaching Children about Size Acceptance The message being put forth to my daughter and me is this: a body with fat is a body with a problem. Here are some tips for helping your children love bodies, in all sizes and shapes. |
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What Should I Watch For? Mothers have every reason to feel confident in their powers of observation, and in their intuitive sense of what's happening with their child during illness and healing. |
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Finding an Alternative Practitioner Here are some starting points for finding an alternative practitioner. |
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Life on the Event Horizon of Autism A diagnosis of autism affects each of us deeply. My own reaction was not apparent, at least to me, for more than a year after the diagnosis. |
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Debunking Fluoride The real scoop on dentistry's best friend. |
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Infant Massage If your baby has a fussy period in the day make a simple baby massage oil by adding 2 drops of lavender and 2 drops of rose oil to 1 ounce of sweet almond or grapeseed oil. |
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Bonding Therapy for Asthma When I first heard about Maternal Infant Bonding (MIB) therapy for pediatric asthma, my expectations were modest at best. |
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A Letter of Forgiveness His skin gets worse. I realize that my milk, his only source of nourishment, is a probable cause. I have reduced my diet down to vegetable patties and water. And yet still his tiny body is covered in sores. |
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Is Marijuana a Valuable Treatment for Autism? It seems to me that if one is going to need to use drugs, one ought to consider a relatively safe drug such as marijuana. |
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ADHD & Diet: How Food Affects Mood Before reaching for Ritalin, consider your child's nutrition. |
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Natural Parenting Toolbox: Common Herbs for Children A check list of common herbs and their health benefits for children of all ages. |
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The Natural First Aid Kit Here are some good treatments to have on hand for general natural first aid care. You might find you have many of these around the house already. |
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The High Cost of Autism Insurance companies and the federal government abandon families fighting ASD. |
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Tuna Safety The EWG recommends that pregnant women, women of childbearing age, and children under five avoid albacore. |