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What Is a Nursing Strike? If your baby is less than a year old, he or she is probably not ready to be weaned, even if they seem to have lost interest in breastfeeding. After all, the first twelve months of life...

Beeswax is a very versatile natural substance with many uses for the home, skin, and health. It comes from the worker honeybees as they build their home. Not only does beeswax have an important function within the beehive, it also...

Foeniculum vulgare, also known as fennel, is an herb that people have used for healing and cooking for many years. It is a sweet licorice- or anise-flavored spice and can be traced back to the ancient Egyptian times. For more...

Breastfeeding has been shown to have many benefits for the health and development of babies. Breast milk is uniquely ideal for the nutritional needs of infants and can strengthen the baby's immune system, protecting against some diseases. (1) However, some...

Supplementing is where you give your baby formula and breast milk. It’s quite safe to do, and most families choose a combination feeding style. This can happen because of necessity (you’ve got a low milk supply), convenience (you want to...

Lactating moms require nutritious food that will help their bodies repair themselves after birth and produce plenty of breast milk to feed the baby. Some nursing moms find that they don’t produce enough breast milk, even though they are eating...

In a world where piercings, tattooing, and other body modifications are becoming more and more popular, the question of whether breastfeeding with pierced nipples is safe becomes more relevant. Many women have successfully breastfed with pierced nipples, and many have...

Chamomile is a familiar herb to many, and chamomile tea is a popular non-caffeinated herbal drink known to help with sleep. While chamomile is one of the best herbs to use for a good night's rest, there are many more...

There are a variety of methods for breastfeeding women to increase their low supply of breast milk. One way to do that is to use breastfeeding herbs. You’ll find many options out there, and one of them is alfalfa. However,...

Muscle aches happen for many reasons: exercise, sleeping in the wrong position, sickness, and so on. It can be a pain (literally) to deal with, but there are a good number of helpful herbs and home remedies to ease sore...

Whether you just had your baby or you’re a few weeks away from going back to work, you’re worried about storing enough breast milk. A quick Google search is all you need to freak out even more because there are...

Red clover is a common plant often seen growing in meadows, along roadsides, and in backyards. While some would call it a weed, red clover actually has many uses and benefits. Farmers use it as a cover crop or as...

Your breasts are bound to be tender and slightly swollen once they start filling with milk. To new mothers who are breastfeeding for the first time, you might think that a lot of pain and tenderness is normal—but it’s not....

Every woman knows that menstruation is important for pregnancy and fertility, but they may be surprised to learn that breastfeeding can affect their periods and vice-versa. When you miss a period, it could be a sign of pregnancy, and you...

People have used herbs as natural aphrodisiacs since ancient times. One such herb is called damiana, which also has several other health benefits. Believed to have first been used by civilizations like the Aztecs, Mayans, and Guaycura, damiana leaf has...

Once you have given birth to your baby, you may be hoping that everything you went through over the past nine months will evaporate so you can bounce back to normal. Unfortunately, there are plenty of postpartum symptoms that you...

Yarrow is one of the oldest and most widely used medicinal herbs. It looks ordinary enough, but despite an unassuming appearance, yarrow hides a wide range of health benefits. Although some mistakenly view it as a weed, yarrow has earned...

Many nursing mothers feel that they don’t produce enough breast milk for their babies and want to increase their supply. This worry is quite common and natural because you want the best for your baby. However, it’s often not a...

Fall and winter are typically the time of year when you might start thinking about how to boost your immune system. The holiday season can bring fun times and family togetherness, but it also brings coughing, sneezing, sore throats, and...

The healthy nature of oats and oatmeal are pretty well-known. But there's a lesser known part of the plant called oatstraw that is used medicinally and has many healing benefits. While the common oat is a popular cereal grain, oatstraw...

Many women who choose to breastfeed their baby will encounter discomforts. One of those is called a nipple bleb or milk blister. Some people will use bleb and blister interchangeably, but while the two conditions are related, they are not...