Welcome to my monthly series…Herbs and Children! I have been learning so much about herbs and how to treat a variety of illnesses, infections, skin conditions, emotions, and other issues in children. While I am far from an expert, I do feel as though I have a lot of great information to share with you that can then use to do your own further … [Read more...]
Is Coconut Oil Safe For Infants and Babies?
“Safe.” I sort of dislike that word. Because really, the definition of safe and safety has soooooo dang much wiggle room both in the actual definition and in its interpretation. The safety of using a specific product depends on so many factors including the actual person using it. So really, defining something as safe is, in my opinion, a bit … [Read more...]
Coconut Oil for Balanitis and Other Penile Infections
Today I am sharing a wonderful guest post from my online natural parenting bloggy friend Christine! Since she has a son, she is much more well versed on certain male health topics than I am and I figured we needed to mix things up a little on here today! I hope anyone with a son saves this for future reference! I honestly knew nothing at all about … [Read more...]
20 Ways To Use Coconut Oil On Infants and Children
Coconut oil is the most nourishing oil you can put onto your child's skin. The small molecular structure of coconut oil allows for easy absorption through the skin and into the cell structure of the connective tissues. This means that it has the ability to actually restore damaged or diseased skin. Coconut oil will also have lasting benefits, … [Read more...]
Coconut Oil and Head Lice
With school back in session, the issue of lice is a hot ticket item right now! Head lice infestation (pediculosis), one of the most common contagious childhood diseases, is caused by barely visible insects found almost exclusively on the human scalp. Contrary to popular belief, head lice infestation has little to do with personal hygiene. In … [Read more...]
