Lifestyle tips for happy and healthy families

Breastmilk, simply put, is amazing. Its uses are nearly endless. A medical journal mentioned breastmilk has been linked to killing at least 40 different types of cancer cells! For many moms, breastmilk has replaced a few medicine cabinet items such as Neosporin or medicated lotions/soaps for baby acne. Here are 10 uses below and if you’ve used breastmilk in your home, please share with us in the comment section.

During my recent pregnancy, I was blessed to only experience nausea three times. It was not a good feeling. This was particularly the case when accompanied by cold sweats, dizziness, and a strong feeling of both hunger and not wanting any food at all. It was quite the experience because I wanted to eat as little as possible; however, I wanted to make sure I was eating enough to support my growing fetus. I didn’t want to use typical over-the-counter medicine so I used tactics such as taking deep breaths, acupressure, placing a cold compress on my forehead and neck, and eating dry foods like corn muffins or crackers. In this article, we will cover natural and herbal remedies for nausea during pregnancy.

My son is my first and only child and I’d never been around a baby for long before I had him. Needless to say, I wanted all the cuddles. He has always been a baby that likes to hug and snuggle and I wanted to soak in that stage. As he’s gotten older and has become better at being independent, I’ve found that my obsession with him may have interfered with some of the things he was ready to learn. For example, I held him a lot but he was probably ready to crawl long before I let him explore on his own. I helped him during playtime all the time and he knew how to entertain himself.

Spring brings warmer weather, blooming gardens, and sometimes pesky unwanted visitors. Who doesn’t like having their fruits and veggies readily available for family members to snack on after a long day? This becomes hard to do when we start finding fruit flies and other bugs on our food. Not wanting to use harsh chemicals and poisons? Here are some natural pest control remedies that we’ve found to be helpful in our home.

If you are trying to reduce toxins in your home, you’ve probably thought about ditching the store-bought cleaning products and making your own. And why not? They work just as well, cost less, and keep your family healthy! Here are a few ideas to get you started on your spring cleaning routine.

A new report released Tuesday by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) claims that 73% of the 880 sunscreens it tested didn't work as well as advertised or contained "worrisome" ingredients.

Walking barefoot not only feels wonderful but is also great for your health. Whether it’s along the water at the beach, grass in the yard, or mud in the garden, walking on these surfaces is beneficial to our bodies. This article contains several reasons why you should consider adopting a barefoot lifestyle for your child.

Around three months of age, most babies will begin drooling. People incorrectly assume at this point that it's a sign that babies are beginning the teething process. There isn’t much you can do about excess drooling, but you will want to keep a bib or something under their chin to help keep the front of their clothes from becoming wet. If the area under their neck and chin, or their chest becomes wet and stays wet, they may develop a rash.

Have you ever had someone tell you herbs don’t work? Maybe they had a story about a friend who used herbs and ended up having to take pharmaceutical medicine anyway? Here are some reasons herbs may not have worked for them.

Postpartum can be a great experience. Before I share my postpartum update, I wanted to share something I truly believe. Postpartum doesn't have to be all hardship if you are intentional. Take some time while preparing during pregnancy to read about the fourth trimester.

Our health journeys are continually evolving and changing! Spring is the perfect time to reflect, grow, and rid out your pantry of things that aren’t moving you in a healthier direction! Throwing away expired food and using glass jars to make it easy to see what you have will go a long way in reducing food waste.

In this article, we will be looking at what types of foods we should be eating for a healthy pregnancy – those that will give both mom and baby all of the nutrients they each need. Once conception takes place, all of the nutrients your baby needs to grow and develop will come from your body. If the mother’s body is weak and nutrient depleted, the baby will have a difficult time obtaining the building blocks (nutrients) he/she needs to develop properly.

Red raspberry bushes were said to have been discovered and much loved by the Olympian gods on Mount Ida in northwest Turkey, where the botanical name Rubus idaeus is said to have come from. It means ‘bramble (branch) bush of Ida’ in Latin. According to Societe’s Materia Medica blog, “In the story of Ida, the nursemaid to the infant Zeus, she pricked her finger while picking the snow-white berries, staining them red for all eternity.” (Societe, 2018)

The thyroid produces a hormone that regulates your metabolism. Hypothyroidism refers to an under active thyroid. When the thyroid doesn't produce enough hormones, it causes a slower metabolism. Hypothyroidism has a number of symptoms such as constipation, low body temperature, fatigue, brain fog and problems with hair, skin and nails. It can also cause menstrual problems and depression.

Over 75% of menstruating women experience premenstrual syndrome, otherwise known as PMS. Symptoms of PMS can start a week or sometimes up to two weeks before the menstrual flow begins. Symptoms can range from mild to severe.

It is estimated that 25 million Americans have thyroid disease, and roughly 50% don’t even know they have it and go undiagnosed or, worse, misdiagnosed. There is a connection between the thyroid and the adrenal glands and how they work together, especially under stress.

We moms need a good reminder to take care of ourselves when we are pregnant because doing so is taking care of our child living inside of us. We can’t neglect that amongst the business of our other children. Here are some tips for taking care of yourself and your growing baby when raising other children.

Six to eight weeks after birth is when you can start to consider adding in your new movement routine, not much before. Remember your body just went through a major event and needs to heal. Please allow yourself that time to heal before you consider exercising.

Activated charcoal is similar to common charcoal. Common charcoal is made from wood, coconut shells, petroleum, or from peat. However, activated charcoal is made by heating the common charcoal in the presence of gas, which then causes the charcoal to develop lots of internal pores.

Our incredible human body is such a miraculous, efficient vessel and never is this more evident than in the process of birth! This past month I have had the privilege of welcoming two new granddaughters into our family. My daughter and my daughter-in-law both had perfect labors – although both were very different.

Coconut is a powerhouse; there isn’t much this fruit cannot do! There are probably over 100 uses, but we narrowed it down to 22! After reading these ideas, you’ll want to make sure this superfood is a staple in your cupboard.

At the beginning of 2020, one night, while brushing her teeth before bed, my 5-year-old daughter mentioned to me that one of her teeth hurt. I took a look and saw a big piece missing out of one of her molars! I hid my concern so she would not worry, applied some essential oils to her jaw to help the pain, and sent her to sleep with the essential oil roller bottle tucked under her pillow if she woke up with pain during the night.

This article is intended to give a brief description of some of the holistic modalities which are available for nutritive, medicinal and therapeutic uses. As you study and learn how to apply and use each of these incredible modalities, you are able to add another piece to a beautiful puzzle.

When we are locked away in the house all winter or when we are in lock-down due to a pandemic – whatever it is that Is keeping us indoors away from the sun and fresh air – it can lead to melancholy and depression. Once we start into this downward spiral, it can begin to seem overwhelming, heavy, and hard to climb out of.

Food additives can have bad effects on adults and children alike. Children are negatively impacted by ingredients such as sugar, high fructose corn syrup, and food coloring. Research has shown that the food additives used in hundreds of children's foods and drinks can cause temper tantrums and disruptive behavior. Colorings in products such as Smarties, Jelly Tots, and fizzy drinks could lead to behavior changes in toddlers. Foods that commonly trigger hyperactive behavior and allergic reactions include chocolate, cow's milk, eggs, oranges, sugar, and wheat.