Throughout history, the health benefits of cranberries have been based on folkloric remedies that have existed for centuries. These health-giving benefits were long recognized by the First People on this continent. Fresh cranberries are available from mid-September through December, which probably explains why they were traditionally served (fresh) during the year-end holiday season. The cranberry is a tiny but amazing fruit that is unique in the variety of health benefits it may ... continue reading...
Creating With Children – The Waldorf Nature Table
A nature table, also known as a seasonal table, is a place in the home where you can follow the natural cycle of the year. (Remember this post where I discussed rhythm? I mentioned a yearly rhythm and this is a great way to incorporate that). The nature table allows the changes that are taking place in the natural world to be given expression indoors. The figures and items on the table depict the essence of what is happening in nature. Creating and maintaining a nature table will sharpen your ... continue reading...
Toxic Breastmilk? What You Need To Know About Breastmilk Composition.
If human breastmilk came stamped with an ingredients label, it might read something like this: 4% fatProteinsCarbohydratesLipidsFatty AcidsVitamins A, C, E and K, Essential mineralsProbioticsEnzymesGrowth hormonesAntibodies Antimicrobial peptidesCytokinesChemokinesToxins Wait what? Toxins? In a healthy woman, breastmilk composition is 100 percent of virtually everything a baby needs to survive, plus an assortment of extras to help their body fight a lifetime of diseases. Breastmilk ... continue reading...
Nipples, Lady Bits, and Coconut Oil
Nipples. Lady Bits. Coconut Oil. Yessum – you read that right! Coconut oil is pretty amazing stuff and it wasn't until after I began my journey towards living a natural lifestyle that I discovered just how multi-functional coconut oil really is. Us moms have to stick together when it comes to uh, em, “woman issues.” I mean, if you can't discuss cracked nipples and dried up, worn out lady parts with other moms then who in the heck are you supposed to turn to? I thought that ... continue reading...
Milk Blister, Milk Bleb or a Clogged Milk Duct?
Certain breastfeeding conditions, such as a milk blister (nipple blisters), milk bleb, and a clogged milk duct (AKA plugged milk ducts) can occur anytime during breastfeeding. These conditions can occur simultaneously and be confused with each other. However, these uncomfortable and annoying problems can be relieved with careful diagnosis and proper support. Let me see if I can shed a little light on each of these for all you new breastfeeding mamas out there! A Milk Blister (aka Nipple ... continue reading...
What To Eat On The Blood Type Diet
Some of you have probably heard of the Eat Right for Your Type diet plan. I certainly had and had previously read a lot about it. There are many arguments in favor of it but just as many against it. Quite frankly, I understood the science behind it but at the same time sort of saw it as the next fad diet. So I never really paid much attention to the whole idea. Until 2011. The idea that my blood type was responsible for some of the gut issues I was facing was actually fascinating to me. I ... continue reading...
Cloth Diaper Wipe Solution Recipes and More
No one wants to put harsh chemicals on their baby's skin. And yet, commercial diaper wipes are full of them. What if I told you that it was crazy easy to make your own cloth diaper wipe solution? It literally takes minutes and you can rest easy knowing your baby isn't taking on any additional toxin load. Most cloth diaper wipe solution recipes contain similar main ingredients, which are used for the same reason in each recipe. This saves you time and money! These are the common ... continue reading...
Emotional Warmth
I recently wrote a post which discussed the importance of physical warmth but there is a second kind of warmth that is just as important and perhaps arguably more so…emotional warmth. Emotional warmth is an extremely complicated concept. You might not think so. In fact, you might be thinking that if you simply love your child and show them kindness and respect through your parenting, then you are meeting their emotional warmth needs. Not so. Emotional warmth encompasses a lot more than ... continue reading...
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