The summer is here and vacations are upon us. If you are traveling with children accidents always seem to happen! This rule applies to our family at least. Here is a list of my Top 20 Essential Oils for Emergency First Aid Travel Kits: 1. Animal Bites: Thyme, Eucalyptus, Chamomile, Lavender 2. Burns: Lavender 3. … Continue reading
We are out of town camping this weekend in Idaho and Wyoming. We are staying at an old farmhouse that sits on 11 acres. The farmhouse was built in the late 1800’s. The Mosquitos are pretty bad this time of year. We have a great natural bug repellent and I brought with us my favorite … Continue reading
A week ago I woke up with swollen painful gums in the back of my mouth. This swollen inflamed area is the area that most people have wisdom teeth (not me… I never developed any wisdom teeth). My swollen gums were on the bottom left side of my jaw. It started out as a little … Continue reading
Muscle aches can really slow down your workout routine. Do essential oils help with muscle aches? The answer is Yes! Strained muscles can cause pain and in some cases the inability to move without trembling as the muscles struggle to contract. Normal activities are now painful. Rest is the best remedy, followed by hot bath … Continue reading
I use a great natural remedy for night terrors and fatigue. My children get very restless and tired during the summer. Summertime is great for so many reasons. We love getting out of the house and participating in local activities. My boys are busy with summer camps and swimming lessons. My only complaint about summer time … Continue reading
I love using essential oils for my homemade anti-aging creams and serums. I have noticed a reduction in age spots, freckles (I have them from overexposure to the sun), scars (a few chicken pox scars), fine lines, and wrinkles. My skin looks healthier than ever. My skin tone has evened out and my skin has … Continue reading
We did a spontaneous Salt Lake Hike last night. Last minute salt lake hikes are the best…. not much planning involved. We live 3 miles aways from Mill Creek Canyon, so we hopped in the car and headed towards the mountain. The hike is about 2 miles up and great for advanced beginners. I wouldn’t … Continue reading
How to treat head lice? Not always a simple answer. A few months ago, (while we were still living in Florida) there was lice outbreak of head lice going around my nephews school. My sister in law did some research on how to treat head lice and found great options online. I decided to jump … Continue reading
John and Grant did a weekend trip to Bear Lake, Idaho. Look how pretty Bear Lake, Idaho is this time of year!! This is a picture of Izzy and Grant exploring the property connected to Bear Lake. The property is a little over 11 acres. The boys left on Friday afternoon with Doug and 5 … Continue reading
A great ABC’s of Homeopathy. The basics. Simplified. Easy to read. Many of my readers (and friends) email me often and ask me what books I recommend for parents wanting to learn more about Homeopathy and Childhood Illnesses. This is one of the first books I read when I started using natural healing. It is … Continue reading
Horses and kids do well together. I am speaking from my own experience with my sons. My parents are ranchers, they own a number of cows, goats, chickens, horses, donkeys, and Shetland ponies on over 1000 acres. They breed and sell a specific horse breed…. Rocky Mountain Horses. This breed has a … Continue reading
by DR. NANCY in HEALTH The destructive things sugar can do far surpass the momentary happiness on your tongue after consuming a mouth full of it on a fresh donut or in your morning coffee. Unfortunately, sugar can also throw off the body’s homeostasis and create many short term and long term problems. Excess sugar may result in … Continue reading
Time to make Dandelion Tea! Why?? Our yard is full of spring dandelions! I had no idea about this little Utah treasure. The kids are in heaven with all the flowers popping up. I had each of the boys gather a bag full this morning. It was really quiet for about 30 minutes…. miracle around … Continue reading
What are your ways to reduce anxiety? I eat foods that help me reduce anxiety. I exercise to reduce anxiety. I do deep breathing to reduce anxiety. Many things help to reduce anxiety, but one important Mineral really reduces anxiety. Any guesses?? This Mineral is the popular Mineral Magnesium. Magnesium lotion, oil, powder, and bath … Continue reading
We pulled out our safe sunscreen this week. Spring is finally here in Utah. We are so excited! I have been missing Florida these last few weeks because it has been unusually cold in Utah. It is time for safe sunscreen season. My favorite time of the year. Today we drove over to the Cottonwood … Continue reading
The boys have been missing our Florida Farms the last few weeks. I have been really missing them too. Little boys need wide open spaces to run and and explore. That is the thing I miss the most about Florida right now. The mountains are beautiful and there are some amazing hikes in the Millcreek … Continue reading
Cough Remedies are important for every holistic medicine cabinet. My youngest son (3 yrs old) woke up at around 11 pm last night with a barking cough. Every parent dreads the sound! You instantly know it’s going to be a long night. Sleep goes right out the window…. and it sure did for me. I … Continue reading
Winter is finally over and it is time to start growing plants. I am starting to collect my leftover eggshells for my garden. This is a picture of the eggshells before they are washed. They should be rinsed before you crush and add them to the garden. I have been reading a lot about soil … Continue reading
We left this morning and headed down south about an hour to Mapleton, Ut. There is a lot of farm land in this area and it is absolutely beautiful. The views of the mountains were breathtaking. Too bad my husband works in North Salt Lake or this would be perfect place to have a little … Continue reading
Let me introduce to you my great friend and Natural Doctor…. Dr. Nancy A little about Dr. Nancy. Nancy Lin DeGregori, Ph.D. is the founder and CEO of TruthNhealth.com (operating through Truth N Health, LLC) and has spent the last twelve years studying nutrition and wellness for babies, children, adults, and seniors. She is the author of the … Continue reading
I have been using different anti-aging skin care products over the last few months. I have tried quite a few. This product is a new favorite of mine. It is called Restoring Rosehip Oil. It is Organic and it contains only 2 ingredients. I like that. I developed a homemade anti-wrinkle cream awhile back and the main … Continue reading
This last week I was pretty sick. I had a fever on and off for 5 days and a severe sore throat. I think it was tonsillitis, but I am not positive. I stayed home and rested, hardly ate anything (bc I couldn’t swallow), and drank healthy fluids… homemade broths and herbal teas w/ raw … Continue reading
Our life has been a little crazy lately. I had to make a last minute flight to Florida for the closing of our Florida home. I left Grant with my in-laws for 4 days and decided to bring Garrett with me. Not sure if that was the best decision. The flight was long and the … Continue reading
We recently moved across country from Tampa, FL to Salt Lake City, UT. It has been a very busy and stressful time. My husband has relocated to Salt Lake City for a legal job with hopes that our family work/ life balance will improve. He worked long hours at a big law firm in Tampa, … Continue reading
Our house is officially under contract in Tampa,FL!! Crazy. We have been staying up at my parents ranch for the last week. The boys love coming up to Lakeside Ranch, what we call our 1000 acre ranch in Citrus County Florida. A little boys paradise…. horses, goats, trucks, tractors, burn piles, golf carts, cabins, dirt, … Continue reading
I’ve been looking for high quality grass-fed beef jerky for a few months. Regular store bought beef jerky is full of sodium and artificial preservatives. One particular artificial preservative that is toxic and well known is Sodium Nitrite. Sodium Nitrite has been linked to colon cancer and lung disease. Beef Jerky is full of it. Watch … Continue reading
Whooping Cough is in the news right now and it seems like parents (at least around me) have been worried about it for months. I have a friend who isolated her newborn baby back in August because whooping cough was circulating. It is still circulating today and not getting any better. Both my sons had … Continue reading
Colloidal Silver (the brand I buy) We have been hit with the preschool “superbugs” lately. It is not surprising that my boys get sick around Halloween. They go to a preschool that has Halloween parties full of candy, juice, and processed cookies. I love their preschool (by the way), just not their food policies…. which … Continue reading
Did you know that raw sliced potatoes can be used for minor skin burns? I know it sounds crazy, but it seriously works. You place the sliced potato directly on the burn and it literally “pulls” out the heat. You have immediate pain relief and the burn stops burning. How do I know this? About … Continue reading
I love making homemade ointments and creams. It is about time that I make my own first aid ointment. I have been using a great brand from my local health food store, but it is almost out. A few hours later, my ointment is made. It is important to build your medicine cabinet and stock … Continue reading
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