It is, indeed, tough for parents when babies suffer from diarrhea. Infant diarrhea can be due to many reasons and can be treated effectively as well. Find out about the causes and treatment for baby’s upset stomach and vomiting.
The last stronghold of discrimination in America? Babies who Breastfeed.
It’s sad to say, but it really feels very true. Ask any mother who’s been subjected to this form of – dare I call it such – discrimination. Babies are the last socially acceptable class of citizens in America that it’s OK to discriminate against. After all, they shouldn’t get hungry in public. Ever. Especially […]
Pregnancy Self-Pampering Basics: Ingredients for Homemade Beauty Treatments for Pregnant Women
Making your own facial preparations and whole-body treatments can be as simple as visiting the local grocery store with no need for expensive items or harsh, chemical preservatives. What better time to cut out the toxic chemicals and embrace homemade beauty products than during your pregnancy? Here are some tips about ingredients for make-it-yourself body products.
Psoriasis Home Remedies: Simple and Effective Cures for Psoriasis
Dry, itchy skin? Redness, scaling and peeling? It could be psoriasis. Psoriasis is a skin disorder characterized by itching, scaling and peeling of skin.
Natural Remedies for Gout: Simple and Effective Self-care Options
Gout is a form of arthritis caused by the inability of the kidneys to flush away uric acid. As a result, uric acid tends to build up and gets lodged in the joints. A build up of uric acid can result in joints getting swollen, hot and extremely sore.
My Homebirth Story: Herbal Induction at 41 weeks 2 Days
The artificial induction of labor in hospitals seems to be more common than ever these days. Many women view their due date as an expiration date on a gallon of milk and believe that if their labor has not started by their due date, something must be wrong. They believe that their body will not know when to start laboring.
Reviewing Yoga-Paws: Sticky Mat Gloves Bring Yoga or Pilates Practice To Your Fingertips
Yoga-Paws are a great product for home fitness: they’re space-saving, comfortable yoga mats that stay put on your hands and feet for a workout session with no slipping, skating or straining.
Every Labor Begins Differently but All Normal Labor Begins on Its Own
Labor induction is becoming more and more routine in many hospitals it seems, and I wanted to take the chance to partner with the Lamaze Six Healthy Birth Practices to share my labor stories.
Baby Names for Girls: What’s in a Name Anyway
Every year, BabyCenter.com ranks names. With over 17,000 names for girls, some seem unbelievable. And with a daughter on the way, we need to come up with a name that is unusual without being extremely unusual.
Calendula (Pot Marigold) as Herbal Medicine
You’ll see these happy ladies with their bright heads in cottage gardens and flower beds everywhere. Native to Southern Europe, Calendula (Calendula officinalis) is a hardy annual that reseeds freely and is a very easy plant to grow. What you may not know is that throughout history, it’s been an extremely versatile herb.
How to Be Successful with Home Video Workouts: Starting an Exercise DVD Routine
For a lot of busy mothers, home workout DVDs are an ideal way to stay fit without going to the gym or spending a fortune. But how can you ensure that the DVDs won’t end up gathering dust on the bookshelf?
Working Out on a Budget: Low-Cost and No-Cost Workout Options
It can seem as if keeping fit, even at home, takes a fair amount of money. But if gym memberships and expensive equipment aren’t in your budget, don’t despair. It’s still possible to enjoy a variety of effective workouts.
