Healthy kids

Healing Ear Infections Holistically

October 27, 2011

Written by Erin Odom, Contributing Writer
Last year this time, I prided myself on the fact that my 2 year old had never had a full-blown ear infection.
A strong proponent of breastfeeding and having nursed her until she was almost 2, I just knew my milk had protected her from ever really getting sick.
And I just [...]

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Children’s Sleepwear: Avoiding Flame Retardant Chemicals

October 4, 2011

Written by Courtney, Contributing Writer
The warm summer evenings are turning into cool autumn nights. Your children’s closets are probably all set for fall weather, an organization project most of us like to do before the start of the new school year and long before the weather starts to cool down. Where we live, the weather [...]

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Benefits of a Protein-Rich Breakfast (and a Protein Pancake Recipe)

September 2, 2011

Written by Stacy K, Contributing Writer
We’ve all heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but with so many choices (and conflicting information), it can be difficult to know what to serve our family.
While cereal or toast may seem easy and convenient, these high-carbohydrate choices lead to elevated blood sugar levels which [...]

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Feeding Babies: A Relaxed, Common Sense Approach

July 21, 2011

This post was originally published over a year ago, but I continue to find questions on feeding babies and introducing solids in my inbox, so I thought that this was worth re-posting. And with another year to see how Johanna has responded to this style of feeding, I can say with even more certainty that [...]

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What’s So Great About Raw Milk?

April 28, 2011

Once upon a time, milk was not such a complex or controversial subject.
Cows grazed on green grass. Healthy, well-fed, and free to roam, they produced a nutrient-dense, thick, white liquid which was relished either straight from the cow (raw) or turned into cultured dairy for short-term storage or delectable hard cheeses for long-term storage.
It was [...]

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The Benefits of Taking Your Cod Liver Oil

April 18, 2011

I know. Cod liver oil. Yuck. Half of you just made a face as you read the title of this post. Bear with me, okay?
In the midst of a month exploring traditional foods, I couldn't hardly not cover this most important elixir, considered both a food and a supplement. If I could recommend only one [...]

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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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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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Winner of the Naturally Knocked Up eCourse!

July 7, 2010

The lucky winner of this fantastic eCourse is:
Hannah O.
Registration for the Naturally Knocked Up eCourse will be continuing only until July 16th, so if you're thinking of signing up, do so quickly!
Did you miss the first post and want to know more about what this course is all about? Read my overview of the course, [...]

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Naturally Knocked Up Ecourse Giveaway!

June 28, 2010

Are you one of the countless women who has suffered from infertility or miscarriages, and is looking for natural help with conceiving or carrying a baby to term?
Or are you currently pregnant or planning for future children, and wanting to know how to best prepare your body and give your baby the very best chance [...]

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