Category: ’Alternative Medicine’

Introduction to Homeopathic Medicine

May 1st, 2012 by Gretchen - 3 Comments

Introduction to Homeopathic Medicine

Homeopathy is a unique and safe way to treat common ailments among infants, children, and adults. Gretchen is beginning to explore how homeopathic medicine can boost the wellness of her family.  Read More…

3 Comments | Posted in Alternative Medicine, Holistic Health

Infant Chiropractic Care

January 31st, 2012 by Gretchen - 11 Comments

Jemma's first adjustment - 1 day old

Gretchen shares the benefits of chiropractic care for your baby.  Read More…

11 Comments | Posted in Alternative Medicine, Holistic Health, Pregnancy, Preparing for Parenting

Making More Milk: Tips For Boosting Low Milk Supply (Galactagogues)

November 12th, 2011 by Kristin - 5 Comments

Making More Milk: Tips For Boosting Low Milk Supply (Galactagogues)

Kristin talks about her experiences with low milk supply and shares many great tips on increasing your milk supply with galactagogues. Part two of a two part series.  Read More…

5 Comments | Posted in Alternative Medicine, Breastfeeding, Feeding With Love, Holistic Health

Healthy Kids: Happy Mama

October 7th, 2011 by NPN Guest - 1 Comment

Healthy Kids: Happy Mama

Jodie Gregory writes about using essential oils to improve your child’s nasal congestion symptoms.  Read More…

1 Comment | Posted in Alternative Medicine, Healthy Living, Holistic Health

Essential Oil Remedies for Children

October 6th, 2011 by Dionna - 8 Comments

Essential Oil Remedies for Children

Essential oils are extracts of plants, and there are many that can be used effectively in relieving common childhood illnesses and other concerns. Find out which EOs to use for teething, bruises, colds, and more.  Read More…

8 Comments | Posted in Alternative Medicine, Holistic Health

Wordless Wednesday: Holistic Health

October 5th, 2011 by NPN_Admin - 12 Comments

Wordless Wednesday: Holistic Health

This week we asked you to share holistic healing with us. Read more about Holistic Healing Practices on our resource page. Link up!  Read More…

12 Comments | Posted in Alternative Medicine, Circumcision, Holistic Health, Vaccinations, Wordless Wednesday

Healing Mastitis Naturally

August 1st, 2011 by Moorea - 7 Comments

Healing Mastitis Naturally

Tips and tricks to help breastfeeding mamas heal mastitis naturally without the use of antibiotics.  Read More…

7 Comments | Posted in Alternative Medicine, Breastfeeding, Feeding With Love, Holistic Health

Winner & Coupon: Oh Plah! Teething Cuff

May 17th, 2011 by NPN Reviewers - Leave a comment

Winner & Coupon: Oh Plah! Teething Cuff

A big congratulations to the winner of the Oh Plah! Teething Cuff giveaway sponsored by Roundhouse Design Collaborative — Sarah! “My 17 month old son would enjoy the Oh Plah! bracelet. He is getting his eye teeth in and chews on everything…he especially loves things that don’t look like traditional teethers.”  Read More…

Leave a comment | Posted in Alternative Medicine, Holistic Health, Natural Parenting Products, Reviews and Giveaways

Essential Oils During Pregnancy and After Childbirth

April 29th, 2011 by NPN Guest - 6 Comments

Essential Oils During Pregnancy and After Childbirth

Increasingly, pregnant women and new parents are looking for natural alternatives. Although conventional medicine can be helpful in certain cases, natural alternatives like Essential Oil Therapy can prove to be just as effective, if not more so, for common ailments associated with childbirth and parenting. Here are just a few ways Essential Oil Therapy can help with a more natural pregnancy …  Read More…

6 Comments | Posted in Alternative Medicine, Healthy Living, Holistic Health

A Consistently Holistic Mama? It’s a Process.

April 28th, 2011 by NPN Guest - 11 Comments

Photo from Flickr/Lars Plougmann

Do I believe that the human body has the ability to heal itself naturally or by natural means? Absolutely. Do I practice what I preach? No…not all the time. Being a mom, though, it’s a discrepancy I can no longer afford to take lightly. Here’s why.  Read More…

11 Comments | Posted in Alternative Medicine, Holistic Health

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