Natural Remedies, Herbs, Holistic Healing Tips & More

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...

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 parents 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 serious...

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...

Cradle cap, sometimes known as crib cap, is a common skin condition in babies. Though not contagious and mostly harmless, it can look like an alarming skin disease. If you've noticed odd looking patches on your baby's head or thick...

Congratulations on adopting a baby! You are entering a new chapter in life as a mother, so naturally, you may want to do as many new moms do and breastfeed your adopted baby. Don’t worry, not only is it possible,...

Passionflower is a beautiful, exotic looking plant that's known for its soothing effects on body and mind. The medicinal benefits of passion flower weren't widely recognized until the 19th century, but it's been used by native people groups of North...

Many pregnancy symptoms are tough to deal with, and women can’t wait to get past them. However, there is one that they enjoy as it has huge aesthetic benefits. This is the symptom of thick and fast-growing hair. Unfortunately, it...

Alfalfa is a plant often associated with being used as feed for cows, horses, and other livestock, but it is also an herb with many health benefits. It's valued as an ingredient in livestock feed because of its protein content...

Can you use birth control while breastfeeding? You have become a new parent with a little bundle of love and light wrapped in your arms. Already, you may be feeling the effects of sleepless nights, breasts heavy with milk, and going to...

6 Wonderful Lemon Balm Benefits and Uses Lemon balm, also known as Melissa officinalis, is a wonderful lemon-scented plant that comes from the mint family. It may look plain and unassuming in the garden but gives off a fresh, lemon...

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is something that affects many women every month. Cramps, bloating, headaches, mood swings, depression. The symptoms are different for each person, but none of them are fun. Medical experts still don't know the exact cause or causes...

There are lots of changes that happen to a woman’s body after having a baby.  Postpartum hair loss is one of them. Postpartum hair loss (also known as postpartum alopecia) refers to unusually high hair loss that happens after pregnancy....

Motherwort (botanically known as Leonurus cardiaca) is a member of the mint family and an herb used especially for women's health. The many benefits of motherwort range from its effectiveness as a heart tonic to its calming properties. Sometimes called...

You can find many herbal supplements that claim to help women make more amounts of breast milk. One popular supplement is goat’s rue, but many women wonder if it is safe for breastfeeding babies and moms. Another question is, does...

What are Breastfeeding Tips for Nursing Your Baby?You’ve probably seen moms breastfeeding, and they make it look effortless. Without missing a beat of the conversation or eating their lunch, they can open the button on the shirt and bra, latch the...