Health

Herbal remedies have long played a part in the journey of motherhood around the world. In the postpartum period, a time of healing, restoring, and re-connecting with oneself, natural remedies can be used to not only support physical resilience and recovery, but also to aid in the emotional shifts that occur.

Women are turning to herbal remedies after childbirth more and more, given how gentle and effective herbs can be when used appropriately and when indicated.

Constipation in kids is so common that it may even seem normal—but it’s not normal. The causes of childhood constipation are many, it’s a sign of poor digestion, and it’s critical to relieve it.

Constipation burdens your child in two ways: by blocking one of the body’s methods of flushing waste and allowing chemicals from that waste to be reabsorbed into the bloodstream, and by generating irritation as stool sits in the colon.

For a child to grow well and thrive, constipation must be relieved.

Introducing your child to complementary foods is an exciting milestone, with the goal of nurturing a healthy relationship with foods from all food groups. The introduction of cow’s milk dairy foods can be a contentious topic for parents, as it is a food group that is commonly singled out as the culprit for many health woes, from lactose intolerance/dairy allergy, to skin, respiratory, and digestive concerns. Parents often have many questions about adding dairy to their child’s diet.