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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.

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A few years ago my husband was faced with a life-threatening case of pancreatitis. Despite my best efforts of using herbs to support his body, he ended up with an emergency weeklong stay in intensive care. Seeing how we eat very healthy and use herbs and other natural products to support our health, the situation […]

How To Support Gut Health After Antibiotics | Growing Up Herbal | If you’re wondering how to support gut health after needing a round or two of antibiotics, this post will explore some of the best options.

This post was originally published in July 2015. Since that time, I have received many comments, Facebook messages, and emails from people questioning why I’d promote the internal usage of bentonite clay due to its lead content, especially in the form of a children’s toothpaste. Finally, after three years and one very polite email asking […]

Is It True? There's Lead In Bentonite Clay! | Growing Up Herbal | Concerned about using products that contain bentonite clay because it contains lead? Here's why I'm fine with it.

I’ve made my fair share of homemade toothpaste over the past several years, but let me be honest… it takes time, and that’s something I don’t always have a lot of. At some point, it never fails that we have no toothpaste in the house, and I end up ordering natural toothpaste online which costs […]

Inside: Learn why you need to supplement with vitamin d3 and vitamin k2 to keep your child’s heart and bones healthy. Plus, enter for a chance to win a vitamin d3/k2 supplement from Raise Them Well that will help you keep your child’s vitamin d level in a healthy range year round. This natural supplement not […]

You may not realize it, but common things like eating before bed, watching tv, and a lack in sufficient outdoor play could be inhibiting your child’s sleep.  You see, our bodies have a natural cycle they run on. This cycle is often affected by our environment, particularly seasons and daily routines. It’s called our “circadian rhythm,” and […]

Did you know it’s insanely easy to make healthy kids toothpaste at home… one that your kids will love? It is, and today I’m going to show you how. Not only is it healthier than store-bought (and some natural) toothpaste, but it’s cheap and fun. Your kids will love helping you, and they’ll look forward to brushing […]

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!

How to Become
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