Welcome to the Growing Up Herbal Journal where you'll find information on herbal education, recipes, tutorials, natural living tips and tricks, and behind the scenes glimpses of how I live life naturally.
Today I’m sharing some of the best natural remedies for coughs out there on the web. Below you’ll find links to the recipes and the fabulous blogs that host them. Enjoy!
A couple weeks ago, Isaiah, my 2-year-old, came down with a nasty cough and a low-grade fever so off I went, searching for natural remedies to help his body heal itself and to ease his symptoms so he could feel better… fast! I started at my go-to spot. A private Facebook group I’m a part […]
Over the last few years, we’re learning that over-the-counter cough medicines aren’t safe for little children and the pharmaceutical companies are starting to change the recommended ages on those medications. So what are you to do when your kiddo starts coughing in the middle of the night? Below are 10 ingredients you should have on hand to […]
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 […]
Are you interested in learning how to use plants to support your health in as natural a way as possible — plants that grow in your backyard or in the forest behind your home or can be found in the local herb shop? If so, here's how you can become an herbalist!