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How to Break up Bronchitis with Onion

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No matter who gets bronchitis in the family (and we hope it just doesn’t happen), there are many natural remedies out there that are safe and effective.  The smell of this remedy may make everyone hungry, but it’s sure to help break up the lung congestion from the [...]

Herb Pharm Super Echinacea Giveaway

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With the Bloggy Carnival winding down to its final couple of days, I knew I couldn’t let the week go by without offering one of my favorite giveaway items. Super Echinacea from Herb Pharm is hands down the one item I recommend over and over to [...]

Safe and Natural Remedies to Clear a Stuffy Nose

Winter may be coming to a close, but for some people, allergies kick in where cold season leaves off. You’ve seen stuffy nose remedies here before, but I’ve got more up my sleeve than just a wad of tissue. Most of these are remedies safe for any age.
Boil 4 cups of water with [...]

Natural Remedies for Lowering a Fever

I recently blogged about how to reduce a fever for your child after vaccinations, but what if your child has a fever due to a cold or flu? There are some great natural remedies to safely lower fevers in those cases too. One of the easiest ways is with herbal tea.
There are several [...]

Natural Remedies for Clearing the Stuffy Nose

If there’s one thing that will keep a child of any age awake, it’s the stuffy nose. And if they’re awake, you’re awake! With over-the-counter medicines being called into question, you’re probably wondering how to deal with things like a stuffy nose in a natural and safe way. I’ve got a few [...]

Natural Remedy for Baby’s Cough

I’d like to try and share as many natural cold and flu remedies for babies and young children that I can this season. With parents becoming more reluctant to use over-the-counter medications, the search is on for natural alternatives, and I’ve got a slew of them up my all-natural sleeves!
If you have a baby, [...]

Natural Cold and Flu Prevention

Picture this: I’m sitting in the crowded optometrist waiting room, my son on my lap.   Wall to wall children all waiting for an eye exam.  In walks a couple with their 11-year-old girl.  She’s in her pajamas.  She’s in her slippers.  She has a nasty case of bed head, and she’s got a [...]

Chamomile, Baby’s Little Wonder Herb

Chamomile. A little flowery herb you drink as tea when you need help getting sleepy. That’s all I thought it did too, once upon a time. But now I’m never without a jar of dried chamomile. That stuff is a whole medicine cabinet in a mug, and yet this misunderstood member [...]

Antibiotic Alternative - A Natural Way to Fight Infection

Every day, parents take their children to the doctor’s office hoping to leave with a prescription for an antibiotic. But the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have been urging doctors for several years now to lessen the frequency of antibiotic prescriptions. With so much use, more and more antibiotic-resistant bacteria are [...]

Feelin’ Kinda Crummy - Natural Fever Reducing for Baby

Looking for safe and natural ways to reduce your baby’s fever? There are a few good remedies, but first remember: A fever isn’t necessarily cause to worry. Fevers are nature’s way of fighting off infection and illness. If your baby is over three months old and the fever is below 102 [...]

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