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You wake up one morning to the sound of your 5-year-old coughing his head off with what sounds like a very nasty cough. What do you do? How do you treat it? Is it contagious? Will it go away on its own? These are all very important questions, and the answers will differ for different […]

Friday evening, my 11-month-old ended up in the emergency room and was eventually admitted to the children’s hospital. My mama’s heart ached because my baby was sick, and I wasn’t in control. My herbalist’s heart ached because we were taking the less preferred road to recovery. Now, standing on the other side looking back, I […]

If I could only choose one herb for winter (or anytime during the colder months), garlic would be it, without a doubt. Garlic is an amazing, versatile herb that can be used for food and medicine. It’s easy to find (in any grocery store), it comes in several forms (whole, minced, powdered), and it can be […]

When I first read about creating odor prints for babies, I knew it was something I wanted to try to do for my little ones. Smells are all around us, and they can trigger memories. I can remember the smell of mothballs in my grandmother’s closet when I was little. It still makes my nose […]

Wanna know more about using herbs with your little one when she’s sick? There are plenty of different approaches, but today, I want to share one of the easiest ones I’ve come across with you. It’s As Easy As ABC… Literally. In the book, The ABC Herbal, author Steven Horne shares how Edward Milo Millet, […]

Last month, on Facebook, I asked anyone if they had any questions they’d like answered about herbs, and the lovely Piper wanted to know how to manage a sore throat naturally with her toddler. So today’s the day! It’s Q&A Wednesday, and I’ve got an A for your Q! What Causes Sore Throats First of […]