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From the amount of research that’s been done, it’s become increasingly apparent that fluoride is a toxin and harmful for our teeth and bodies. As mama’s who care for our children, we can speak up and tell our dentist no to fluoride for our kids. There are healthier alternatives to your children having strong, cavity-free […]

36 Healthy Recipes For Strong, Cavity-Free Teeth | Growing Up Herbal | Learn to nourish your child’s body and keep their enamel healthy and decay-free through everyday food choices.
Crustless Sage Quiche For A Healthy Savory Breakfast | Growing Up Herbal | Quick and easy sage quiche that makes a great protein packed breakfast for the kids!

When it comes to making healthy real food meals for my family… I’m always learning, and I never feel like I’m doing a good enough job. Can you relate? I still have processed food cravings. I still struggle with making and sticking with meal plans. I’m on a sliding scale with the good-better-best list. It’s […]

Some have compared the body’s immune system to the military… a complex system that is made up of multiple components all acting in sync with each other to protect and defend the body from foreign invaders. Having a strong immune system is vital for good health, but how much control do we have over our immune […]

Herbal Education At The Academy: The Immune System | Growing Up Herbal | Interested in going to herbal school? Here's a sneak peek at the Herbal Academy's Intermediate herbal course!
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!

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 […]

“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 […]

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.
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!

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 […]

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!

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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!

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