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Headaches are the pits to me. If any acute ailment is going to make me reach for an OTC pain reliever faster than anything, it’s a headache. The reason is because they just seem to get worse over the course of the day if you ignore them. At least that’s how it often goes when I […]

4 Steps To Natural Headache Relief Without OTC Pain Relievers | Growing Up Herbal | OTC pain relievers don't have to be your first choice when it comes to dealing with headaches. Here are 4 natural methods that can help!
What to Say to Those Who Think Your Children Are Deprived | Growing Up Herbal | Do people like to think your kids are deprived because you feed them healthy foods? If so, here's how to respond.

“Give that poor kid some sugar!” “What do you mean he doesn’t eat cereal for breakfast?!” “What’s wrong with pop tarts? I used to eat pop tarts every morning.” “No fruit punch? What do you expect him to drink, water all the time?!” If you’re a parent who makes natural choices for your kids, statements […]

Has your child ever complained of their legs aching late in the evening? Maybe it was more than an ache… more along the lines of cramping. Perhaps they woke up in the middle of the night crying because the pain was so bad. This sort of thing can be concerning to parents who’ve never dealt with anything like […]

Natural Remedies For Growing Pains | Growing Up Herbal | Kids complaining of leg pain at night? Could be growing pains. Find out what could be causing it and get some natural remedies to help too!
Herbal Education At The Academy: The Digestive System | Growing Up Herbal | Interested in going to herbal school? Here's a sneak peek at the Herbal Academy's Intermediate herbal course!

This month’s sneak peek into the Herbal Academy’s Intermediate Herbal Course is on the Alimentary system… better known as the digestive system. Last month, I talked my studies on using food as medicine, but in order to get the most nutrition from your food, your digestive system needs to be functioning properly. When I think of all […]

As Mary Poppin’s song states, “Just a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down… in the most delightful way!” Yes, it’s true that sugar does make medicine taste better (prescription, over-the-counter, and herbal), but it’s also been shown to drastically inhibit the immune system when consumed in large amounts. With that being true, why then do […]

Myths & Truths About Sugar In Herbal Preparations Causing Immune System Depression | Growing Up Herbal | Today I'm exploring if using sugar in herbal preparations really depresses the immune system.
Using Herbs: Herbal Syrups, Honeys, & Oxymels | Growing Up Herbal | Today I'm talking about the sweeter tasting herbal preparations. How to make and use them, and so much more!

Here we are at the final post in the How To Start Using Herbs blog series. These posts have spanned 2 1/2 months with 14 posts total covering the basic things you need to know to help you get started using herbs. Today, we’ll be talking about herbal syrups, honeys, and oxymels including what they are, […]

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Using Herbs: Herbal Syrups, Honeys, & Oxymels | Growing Up Herbal | Today I'm talking about the sweeter tasting herbal preparations. How to make and use them, and so much more!

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