This is part three of my All Better Naturally series. If your child is already sick what can you do to ease their discomfort and soothe them naturally? Quieting a Cough Throw out that chemical cocktail called cough syrup. My kids hate the stuff anyway. If your child is older then six months then try some essential oils or herbal teas. Expectorant herbs like thyme, eucalyptus, mint, licorice, and anise will help bring up mucus in a productive cough. For non productive coughs use slippery … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2006
Getting Ready for Illness
This is part two of my "All Better Naturally" series. So how do you keep your kids from getting sick? Yesterday, we discussed building a good immune system. But is there more you can do? What if you feel an illness is already starting to take root? Here are a few ideas: Just like mom used to say...wash your hands! I am not a big fan of using antibacterial soaps just because some experts say that too much hand-washing with antimicrobial soaps can create an environment that allows bacteria … [Read more...]
All Better Naturally
I have been researching herbal remedies and alternative treatments for children lately. My six year old is exposed to a new illness every week at school it seems so taking care of him and my other kids in a natural way is of great concern to me. I will try and break up this information into segments...and start with information on maintaining a healthy immune system. Healthy Immune System The first thing to consider is that they need a healthy immune system in order to fight off anything that … [Read more...]
Counting My Chickens Early
I am super excited today. Why? Well, I made the decision that if my PET scan (scheduled for sometime after Christmas) goes well and no cancer is found...I am going to quit Chemo. I have really just had enough and more than anything I just want a normal life back! Of course I seem super resolved about that now but I am sure my Doctor will have more then a few words to share on the matter. Some of my family members would not be supportive either. I hope I can stick to my guns. If the test comes … [Read more...]
5 Things You May Not Know About Me
I was tagged by Carrie so I interupt our regularly scheduled programming to bring you five things you may not know about me. Fun! 1. Just like Carrie, I was homeschooled after the 8th grade. I finished highschool in 2 years and started college at 16 years old. 2. I used to play steel drums in an orchestra. 3. I named my first son after a mummie and I named my daughter after a witch. 4. I used to manage a large movie theatre so I got to see free movies for many years...I went about … [Read more...]
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