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Independence Day is right around the corner, and if your family is anything like mine, the fireworks have already been bought, the grill has been cleaned, and the invitations sent for one of our favorite […]

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This past month, my four-year-old landed a second-degree burn on his leg, thanks to a cup of accidentally spilled hot cocoa. Thankfully I had an herbal burn salve in our medicine cabinet that was a perfect remedy for this painful situation. The Story Now isn’t that just the way things tend to happen? Kids always […]

While being a registered nurse and herbalist prepares you to handle emergency situations effectively and efficiently as naturally as possible, when it’s you’re own child in the situation, it feels completely different! Today, I’d like to share how I approached my toddler’s second-degree burn with herbs from start to finish in hopes that this helps other […]

The 4th of July is tomorrow here in America, and if you’re celebrating, you’re probably planning on shooting off some fireworks. Fireworks are great and all, but sometimes, unfortunately, they can lead to burns. Bummer, I know! Speaking of burns, fireworks aren’t the only things that are causing burns during the summer. You’ve got cookouts […]

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