Cloth diapers are a simple and cost-effective way of being a green and eco-friendly parent. Using cloth nappies not [Pin It] only helps to reduce the size of landfills across the globe but also protects baby from harsh chemicals while being economical as well.
Five Home Uses for Tea Tree Oil
Tea tree oil is one of the most popular essential oils. It comes from the Melaleuca alternifolia tree (and has nothing to do with the tea we drink), and the name of the oil is also sometimes written ti-tree. Many essential oils are antiseptic, but tea tree is one of the few oils that can […]
Five Herbal Teas for Everyday Health
Herbal teas, or infusions, are more than just substitutes for coffee or black tea. Herb teas have many health benefits and can be used as simple home remedies for common health complaints. Making herbal tea is easy and many herb teas are available in teabags. If using loose herbs to make tea, three teaspoons of […]
How to Keep Fleas Off Your Dog or Cat and Out of Your House
Fleas are one of the most common problems faced by dog and cat owners. They cause discomfort for your pet and can also infest your house. Preventing Fleas on Your Dog and/or Cat If you are not already facing an infestation, using preventive methods to keep your pets free of fleas is the best way […]
What to Do When Your Cat has Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)
You’ve just taken your cat to the veterinarian and you’ve received the bad news: Your cat’s test for the feline immunodeficiency virus came back positive. Now what do you do? What does that mean to you and to your cat? What is Feline Immunodeficiency Virus? Feline immunodeficiency virus is also known as FIV or sometimes […]
Natural Home Remedies for Colds
From hot chicken soup to aromatic baths and steam inhalations, here are some easy and natural remedies for the common cold. At the Start of a Cold… At the very first signs of a cold, take a warm bath with anti-viral essential oils. Some of the best (and safest) oils for this purpose are Lavender, […]
How to Grow an All-Natural, Toxin-Free Baby
Today’s guest post is adapted from the book Expecting 411 By Ari Brown MD and Michele Hakakha MD. Dr. Michele Hakakha is an award-winning obstetrician/gynecologist practicing in Beverly Hills, CA. Dr. Ari Brown, MD, FAAP, is a pediatrician in Austin, TX, an official spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics, and health advisor for WebMD, […]
How to Save Money When Buying Baby Products
Babies are a bundle of joy. However, it can also cost quite a bundle to raise one as well. When you consider the cost of clothes, food, toys, cribs and baby gear, diapers and miscellaneous items, the numbers quickly add up. Fortunately, there are several smart ways of saving money with a new baby and […]
Help Baby Give Up the Pacifier with Baby’s Binky Box – A Review
Pacifiers rank high on a baby’s list of comfort objects and giving up one usually involves a lot of tears and an unhappy baby. However, it is also important that baby learns to self-soothe and give up the pacifier at the right age. While being helpful to begin with, prolonged pacifier use has been linked […]
How to Ensure Good Dental Health for Kids: An Interview with Dr. Rhea Haugseth, Part II
UTH: Continuing with our interview with Dr. Rhea Haugseth, a spokesperson from the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, we will learn how to choose the right pediatric dentist and also, about 5 things that you can do to ensure that your kids’ teeth remain healthy, strong and free of cavities. Here is the first part […]
How to Ensure Good Dental Health for Kids: An Interview with Dr. Rhea Haugseth
Dental health is important not only for adults but also for kids. In fact, starting good dental health habits early on plays an important role in overall health and wellbeing. Parents can learn how to teach toddlers and preschoolers about brushing their teeth and having healthy teeth in this two-part interview with Dr. Rhea Haugseth, […]
Salmonella Poisoning, Pets and Your Family
Contamination, or at least the potential for contamination, with Salmonella is a frequent cause for concern with both pet foods and human food products. Several recent pet food recalls have occurred due to the threat of contamination with Salmonella. Historically, these types of recalls are not uncommon. Recently, a study published in Pediactrics magazine (September […]
