Natural Remedies, Herbs, Holistic Healing Tips & More

There are many reasons to store breastmilk. You may be going back to work, running errands, or want your partner to experience the miracle of feeding. When this happens, you can express the milk and store it so that your...

For many people, headaches are a common occurrence and something they have to deal with every day. Even the occasional headache can be a set-back and ruin a good day. Headaches range from uncomfortable and annoying to unbearably painful and...

Are you a nursing mom? Do you crave chocolate, but don’t give in to the temptation because you worry it’s not safe for your breastfeeding baby? If you answered yes to these questions, you aren’t alone. Chocolate is quite tempting,...

Spirulina is quickly growing in popularity as a dietary supplement and a superfood. While some supplements and so-called 'superfoods' don't live up to all the claims made about them, spirulina is packed with nutrients and has many legitimate health benefits....

The menstrual cycle is closely related to fertility, pregnancy, and even your breastmilk production, because of the close interplay between female hormones. This is why a change in hormone levels can cause the onset of ovulation just like it triggers...

Roses are one of the most widely recognized flowers, and the petals are prized for fragrance and beauty. But there's another part of the plant with many health benefits: rose hips. Rose hips show up after the petals and flower-buds...

One of the most common concerns mothers have is about their milk production. You’ve probably been searching online and found breastfeeding support forums that talk exclusively about these issues. Take note, you are not the only one in this situation,...

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...

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....

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...