Category Archives: Alternative Medicine

Alternative healthcare, such as home remedies, chiropractic, acupuncture, naturopathy, etc.

• Treating Mastitis at Home

  A few simple steps to head off mastitis and start feeling better!  MORE

• Mama’s Natural Medicine Cabinet A-Z

  It feels quite amazing to finally have a full medicine cabinet of natural remedies! Now when ailments come up, I’m not running to the drug store. The list of remedies below is compiled from real life experience as a woman and a mom. I am not trained in herbs and I am not a naturopathic doctor. I do consult a naturopath, talk …  MORE

• Organizing Your Natural Medicine Cabinet

  When I opened up the bottle though, all the tablets were warped and split, totally wasted. As I looked around, I realized that my many natural remedies and supplements were not being stored properly, which was proving to be an expensive mistake. It was time to do a little spring cleaning!  MORE

• How to Manage Your Child’s Fever at Home

  Although all parents worry when their child gets a fever, you can take comfort in knowing it’s not a villain to be feared. Fevers are natural, normal, and are a good response to a bad invader. Here are tips from a Naturopath on how to manage your child’s fever.  MORE

• 33 Reasons to Grow Bee Balm, Lavender, and Basil

  When I’m looking for plants to add to my gardens, I lean toward options that will not only give me beautiful blooms, but will also add value to our lives in other ways. I’m really excited about three plants I’m adding this year: bee balm, lavender, and basil. All are members of the mint family, and all have multiple benefits for our home and garden.  MORE

• Building a Healthcare Community

  Sometimes it can be quite difficult making preventative plans and medical decisions for your children. Gretchen has found that building a healthcare community is key to her success in properly caring for her family. Now, she has a whole team of experts on her side!  MORE

• OCD: Obsessive. Compulsive. Don’t Lose the Connection.

  We are our children’s advocates. No one else. The tenacity to get to the bottom of an issue, whether it is physical health, mental health, behavioural is our job as their advocate. Taking that responsibility in the fullest sense, coming alongside a child in their frustration and fear was so much more productive than trying to control behaviour from the outside.  MORE

• Homeopathic Remedies for a Healthy Smile

  Learn how to use two specific homeopathic cell salts to improve dental health and guard against cavities.  MORE

• Tackling Mastitis With an Older Nursling

  Much of the advice available for supporting recovery from mastitis seems to be aimed at mamas with younger nurslings. Here are some tips for mastitis with toddlers!  MORE

• What You Need to Know About Ticks

  It’s summertime. Along with the fun of getting out in nature, it’s the season of ticks and possible disease. Be aware and take some natural precautions.  MORE

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