Dealing with Common Ailments in Small Children- Naturally!

When children are young, there are frequent conditions they may suffer from. These complaints can cause distress and discomfort in your child, and ultimately heartache for you as a parent. Below are a few common ailments and the natural ways to care for small children suffering from them.

Out of Class AND Out of Trouble

Winter vacation is supposed to be a fun time for the entire family, unfortunately for it is also a time when many parents actually have added obligations regarding time and budget. More family visits, lists to make and gifts to buy, obligations may seem endless. Kids at home add another element to an already bursting schedule. This year, why not try and get your children and teenagers to help out in fun and creative ways that at the same time can actually make your life a lot easier.

Following an ADD/ADHD Diet is Not Only About Weight Loss

While prescription medications are often used for their fast results, ease of use and availability, studies show that nutritional intake can have significant effects on behavior—without the drugs, which can cause side effects and mask symptoms, rather than address the problem itself.

Maintaining Peace Under Holiday Pressure

Stress and added responsibilities can make the holidays a prime time for meltdowns…follow these simple tips to stay calm:

Candy Canes are More Than Just a Sweet Treat!

Did you know that the main ingredient in a favorite seasonal treat offers amazing health benefits as well? Especially during the holidays, when added stress can disrupt the nervous system—causing debilitating migraines or tension headaches, digestive upset, heartburn and more—welcome peppermint into your life; it’s a natural healer!

Native Remedies’ Thanksgiving Pot Luck Recipes

Our Thanksgiving potluck was a huge success and we had a lot of fun! Just as we did with our last potluck, we wanted to share some of the recipes with you. Hopefully you’re in need of some ideas for your own Thanksgiving meal. Enjoy!

Ease your Fibromyalgia Symptoms with Yoga

Another plus to doing yoga is the benefit from doing breathing exercises. Breathing exercises can help lower anxiety levels, while also helping oxygen appropriately flow through the body and help provide nutrients to all cells. In addition, many individuals suffering from fibromyalgia have feelings of depression due to their constant pain and inability to enjoy life to the fullest. Learning to breathe properly through yoga exercises can greatly reduce the risk of depression.

Native Remedies Herbal Tincture Taste Test Video

Did you know our herbal tinctures can be mixed with your favorite beverages? Watch Alex from the Native Remedies Social Media team as she tries Focus Formula™ first with water and then with apple juice.

Why are some parents not vaccinating their children?

The recently released State of Health Care Quality report created by the National Committee for Quality Assurance found an interesting trend when it comes to vaccinations. Researchers found a decrease in a number of childhood vaccines, including MMR (measles, mumps and rubella), which decreased almost 3 percent between 2008 and 2009. Diphtheria, tetanus and whooping cough vaccination rates also fell from 87.2 percent to 85.4 percent in the same one year period, and a similar decrease was seen in chickenpox vaccinations which dropped from 92 percent to 90.6 percent.

Dietary Tips to Stabilize Blood Sugar Levels and Mood

Healthy doesn’t have to mean boring! Check out these nutritional tips:

First thing in the morning: It is important to stabilize blood sugar levels as soon as you wake up. Freshly squeezed orange juice is a great option to start your day for this purpose. Don’t forget protein! Your source of protein in the morning doesn’t necessarily have to be eggs. Beans and lentils are also a good option, although it may take time to get accustomed to eating these as a breakfast food.