It's hard for parents to foster a love of reading in kids if the parents themselves don't read much. One of the cornerstones of our...

Jet lag, motion sickness, intestinal illness, homesickness, insect bites: traveling can present its own unique health challenges, but...

With the return of cold and flu season, I wanted to share with you one remedy that's most often indicated for flu symptoms: Gelsemium...

Things aren't always smooth while breastfeeding. After both of my pregnancies, I developed mastitis (breast infection) when my babies...

When I wrote previously about my husband's recent health struggles, we were still very much in diagnostic mode. Although the increased...

Although my kids and I are thriving with the help of homeopathy and a nutrient-dense diet, my husband has been struggling. His health was...

Rescue Dog 3 years ago, we adopted a family dog from the local humane society. We chose 3-year-old Marley for his calm temperament,...

As cold and flu season arrives, there are a few homeopathic remedies that are crucial to have on-hand. When used properly, these remedies...

I've written previously about the number one tip for optimizing breastmilk production. However, when that doesn't work, there are...

My eldest child had colic when she was a baby. She would cry for hours every day, and it seemed like nothing we could do would help. If...

If I could have have just one homeopathic remedy on-hand for acute emotional stresses, it would be Ignatia amara. From grief to...

Although my husband and I have made an informed decision not to vaccinate our own children, I believe that the decision of whether or not...

Arnica Montana is homeopathy's most well-known remedy, and for good reason. It is a most-excellent remedy for first-aid of a variety of...

Since it is monsoon season here in the desert southwest, it is our rainy season, and that means the mosquitoes are out.  If we forget to...

GAPS, Paleo, Primal Blueprint, Perfect Health Diet, Weston Price: There are so many different diets that are touted as being "the" answer...

by Dana Ullman, MPH Many people confuse homeopathic medicine with herbal remedies or with the broad field of alternative or natural...

Whether we are going to the library, hiking, or at a homeschool park day, I like to bring along a small kit of homeopathic remedies and...

One of the things I often hear about homeopathy is that it can't possibly work.  People say that because the remedies are so diluted,...

When I met 11-month-old Stephen*, I was struck by his easy-going personality.  He entered my home with a smile on his face, and was ready...

If we were to do it all over again, would we still do the GAPS Diet? The answer may surprise you. What is the GAPS Diet? The GAPS Diet is...