Natural Home Remedies and Illness Prevention Month

Home Remedies Carnival: Share Your Resources for Staying Healthy Naturally

November 1, 2010

After spending an entire month focused mainly on natural home remedies, herbs, homeopathics, real food prevention and more, I still feel like we've only scratched the surface.
Though most of it isn't complex (in fact, often home remedies are very quick, simple and inexpensive) it does take some reading, research and trial and error to find [...]

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Holistic Dental Care: Looking at the Causes and Prevention of Cavities

October 29, 2010

Written by Cara, Contributing Writer
Have a baby, lose a tooth. Unfortunately so far that adage has been true for me!
After the removal of my second back molar, I knew that had better get on top of the real cause of tooth decay so that I could prevent further loss in myself, and take preventative [...]

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Questions to Ask Before Choosing Between Natural and Conventional Treatments

October 26, 2010

Going to the doctor just isn't something that we usually do in our family.
Our journey of learning to treat many of the sicknesses or symptoms that we experience (and realizing just how simple, affordable and effective these natural treatments really are) was a big motivation behind this month of home remedies and natural illness prevention [...]

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Natural Sugars Can Still Cause Tooth Decay

October 22, 2010

Brushing a child's teeth - twice daily? Doesn't always happen when you're a busy mama. Flossing that same child's teeth daily? Only for the most conscientious of mothers!
So when does falling a little short on your child's dental hygiene really make the difference between a sticker and a cheap toy ring vs. tears and a [...]

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Using Homeopathic Solutions for the Family

October 21, 2010

Are you enjoying this month of natural remedies and illness prevention? If you've missed any of the posts, you can find them all here.
I was just wondering what you use for your children in place of tylenol and motrin. We typically don't bother treating our kids fevers until they get over 101, and fortunately [...]

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Prevention and Treatment of Mastitis: Natural Alternatives to Taking Antibiotics

October 18, 2010

As any breastfeeding mama can tell you, mastitis is one of the nastiest things to deal with. These infections (which stem from a clogged milk duct) can come on quickly, bringing with them raging fevers and achy, fluish feelings, as well as acute soreness and tenderness in the breast, particularly around the area of the [...]

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Cold Kicker Remedy: A Tried and True Recipe

October 15, 2010

Written by Meg Dickey, Contributing Writer
This remedy is one of the best for warding off colds, the flu, or any kind of general feeling of ickiness. Not only is it chock full of anti-viral and anti-bacterial goodness, but it's guaranteed to knock your socks off!
Ginger and cayenne are warming to your system, while onion, [...]

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Resources for Home Remedies: What to Buy, Where to Buy It

October 14, 2010

Idyllic as it would be, most of us don't have a wall full of dried herbs from our home gardens to draw from when we need to make up a home remedy.
I am often asked where to begin... which herbs and other ingredients are the most important, the most versatile, the most accessible and affordable. [...]

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Hormone Imbalance: Recognizing and Resolving It Naturally

October 12, 2010

Written by Sharon Kaufman, Contributing Writer
Note: Because so many readers of Keeper of the Home are of childbearing age, it is important to clarify that hormonal imbalance is not exclusive to older women. Even teenagers can be affected by it, PMS being one of the symptoms. Please keep reading.
Me? Imbalanced?
A little over ten years ago, [...]

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Harmful Handwashing: The Dangers of Antibacterial Soaps

October 8, 2010

Written by Beth Corcoran, Contributing Writer
I love this time of year, when the leaves start to change colors and the air turns crisp at night. But as I enjoy the lovely colors and smells of this season, a part of me sighs deeply as I realize we are once again entering the time of year [...]

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