Lemon balm is a gorgeous, vivacious, delicious smelling plant that flourishes all over the United States, though originally from Europe. It need only be planted once and comes back yearly, yielding high amounts of leaves. The fresh leaf or the dried leaf may be used to make infusions: strong medicinal tea....
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Magnesium is an important mineral for children’s overall health. It’s involved in over 300 types of reactions in the body including energy production, regulating the functions of the muscles, nerves and heart, regulating blood pressure and blood sugar, and helping to maintain a healthy immune system....
If I had a list of FAQ's (I should!), this would be at the top of the list: What kind, and how much milk should my toddler drink? And, the answer I always give is that any milk (other than breast milk) after the age of 12 months should be considered a beverage,...
Eczema (aka Atopic Dermatitis) is very common, and it frequently first pops up infancy affecting anywhere from 5-20% of children. I've seen many babies, some as young as 3-4 weeks with whole body eczema. By the time I see them, Mom and Dad have often already tried everything - new...
1/3/2015. Update from Dr. Erika: DON'T THROW OUT YOUR ESSENTIAL OILS! I've been getting a lot of comments from folks who read this article and are terrified to use essential oils now. Please, read the article carefully - topical or diffused essential oils can be very safe and effective in...
Between 9 and 15 months of age most children are screened for iron-deficiency with a toe or finger prick test. Why are they torturing your little one? Well, I promise it's for a good reason. What is iron deficiency? Iron is an essential mineral necessary for carrying oxygen in the blood. Deficiency of...
I don't like the Baby Bjorn. (I can just hear the cries of all the Bjorn-wearing mothers across the country: "WHAT? How dare you scorn my Bjorn!") Here's why: Hip dysplasia. Hip dysplasia is simply the abnormal formation of the hip joint. The hip joint is a ball and socket joint (remember...