by JoniS | Nov 12, 2018 | Family Health
A baby with a diaper rash can be miserable. The pain can be caused by the lack of air and light to the bottom because of wearing a diaper for many hours each day. To make matters worse, disposable diapers are made of materials that absorb urine so well it is difficult...
by JoniS | Oct 1, 2018 | Family Health
Fevers are not uncommon in the life of a family with young children. They occur in any season of the year. New moms are often unsure how to handle fevers the first time their baby gets one. Should they go to the doctor? Should they ride it out and see how long it...
by JoniS | Aug 20, 2018 | Family Health
Herbal medicine includes the use of essential oils. Essential oils (EOs) are often made from herbs by a steam distillation process. The herbal material is boiled and condensed with water in a container. The resulting oil can be decanted from the water because oil and...
by JoniS | Jul 9, 2018 | Family Health
Summer is the time to get outside and enjoy nature. People of all ages enjoy taking walks, catching fireflies, hikes, fishing, swimming, mountain biking, camping, rashes, and a myriad of other activities. Sometimes these goings-on result in ouches and itches. It is...
by JoniS | May 28, 2018 | Family Health
Daily exercise is a key to good health. Every member of the family needs to be active. Family exercise is fun when you consider the appropriate exercise each age. Personal Story My five children are a variety of ages. It was a challenge to figure out exercise that...
by JoniS | Apr 16, 2018 | Family Health
The best thing about herbal medicine, in my opinion, is that botanicals are natural products made from plants. People have traditional uses for herbal remedies that have stood the test of time. Modern science is now researching these traditional ideas about herbs and...
