Have you heard that toxic gases can cause SIDS or crib death? Toxic gases are generated from chemicals in crib mattresses. Basically, the theory is if a baby breathes or absorbs a lethal dose of the gases, the central nervous system shuts down, stopping breathing and then heart function. These gases can fatally poison a…
We are in the Spring allergy season again. The good news is that there are proven holistic remedies to prevent and treat allergies in kids. Both children and adults can take supplements to manage allergies. First, read the 3-step holistic method for treating allergies and asthma in kids. Probiotics Since the health of the small…
And How to Treat the Flu if You Already Have It I began this year with flu symptoms. This is pretty unusual for me since I can’t remember the last time I had the flu. We were at the Esalen Institute doing a workshop the last week of December. About half the people there were…
Conventional medical treatment useless Flu season has arrived and emergency rooms are packed with those unfortunate souls who have come down with these dreaded symptoms. Unfortunately, conventional medicine has no effective treatment for the flu. Turning to alternative treatments is your best option. Flu symptoms How do you know whether you have the flu or…
One of our readers asked the following question about co-sleeping and how to have intimacy while sleeping with baby in bed: “But what about the marriage? The bed should be a place of intimacy, a place of retreat from the kids where husband and wife can bond, whether that be sexually or just alone together….
This story of flame retardant industry deception is beyond sad and tragic. Will these people ever be held accountable for the damage to our children and our environment? Read about a decades-long campaign of deception by the tobacco and chemical industries. Among other things, the leading manufacturers of flame retardants created a phony consumer group…
Toxic flame retardant chemicals are not just in our mattresses but everywhere in our homes. Our furniture, mattresses, and electronics are loaded with pounds of chemicals. These flame retardants are getting into our household dust and into our bodies as well as our children’s. A new study has found toxic flame retardants in 85% of…
Part 2 (view Part 1 to get the first 20 Tips) 21. Get to Know Your Children Fully Children have unique needs, temperaments, behavior patterns, talents and learning styles. If you can identify and understand your child’s inborn nature, you can develop a unique approach to parenting that’s best for your individual child. 22. Reduce…
From a Holistic Mom Who’s Been There (Part 1) I have been parenting holistically for 18 years. I’d like to share with you what I consider the most important nuggets from all the years of being a natural holistic mom. While times are changing rapidly and things are a lot different now, much of what…
When someone is injured, first check for bleeding and stop it, then avoid use of the injured part. Assess the damage, and then administer first-aid. The next step is to give the appropriate homeopathic remedy or herbal preparation. Homeopathy will speed the healing process. All of the remedies discussed in this article are made from…
Although moderate sunshine is healthy, children can easily get too much sun. A safe sunscreen or protective clothing should be used if spending long periods of time in the sun. But if all efforts fail and your child does get a sunburn, you can help soothe the pain by taking the following steps. Natural Treatments…
Most of us have been in the habit of generously applying sunscreen to our kids every day during the summer. We’ve been flooded with the message that we have to constantly protect our children from the harmful rays of the sun. Yes, it’s true we need to protect them from sunburn, but let’s make sure…