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A Holistic Guide to CONGESTION

View this post on Instagram Shop for congestion on Amazon HERE Decongestants Are NOT Your Friend Mucus plays an important role when you’re sick. It’s your body’s natural defense system in action. It helps trap viruses, bacteria, and other irritants, keeping them from spreading deeper while carrying immune cells that fight infection. While it’s uncomfortable, mucus signals active healing. Decongestants may offer short-term relief but can dry out mucus membranes, hinder germ cl

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Hand Foot and Mouth Disease

view this post on Instagram The Disease Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFM) is a common viral illness that mostly affects young children, especially in the toddler and preschool years. It’s caused by a group of enteroviruses (most often Coxsackievirus) and usually starts with mild cold-like symptoms before small blisters or rashes appear on the hands/feet and inside the mouth. While it can look alarming, it’s generally mild and resolves on its own within a week. The Treatmen

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Treating the Stomach Bug (diarrhea & vomiting)

view this post on Instagram Understanding the Stomach Bug The most common symptoms of a stomach bug are vomiting and diarrhea. While not...

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Supporting the Immune System: a realistic guide

You Don't Need "All the Things" There are hundreds of vitamins, supplements, herbs, tinctures, minerals, etc., that can help support the...

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Homeopathy Starter Kit for Kids: top 13 childhood illnesses

View this post on Instagram / If you're new to homeopathy, check of my Homeopathy for Beginners guide! Homeopathy is most effective when...

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Homeopathy: what is it and how do I dose?

view this post on Instagram What is Homeopathy? Homeopathy is a natural approach to healing that’s been around for over 200 years. It’s...

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The Minimalist's Holistic Medicine Cabinet

When sickness hits, remain calm and remember the facts! It’s never fun to see your child sick, but remind yourself IT IS A GOOD THING....

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Natural Comfort Measures for Fevers

Check out these guides for more great fever info: Fevers: treat at home, urgent care, or ER? An ER Nurse's Fever Guide A fever is a...

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Cold Sores: How to Treat and Prevent

view this post on Instagram What are Cold Sores? Cold sores, also called fever blisters, are small, fluid-filled blisters that typically form on or around the lips, but can also appear on the nose, chin, or cheeks. They're caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV) — most often HSV-1, though HSV-2 (typically associated with genital herpes) can also cause them. After the initial infection, the herpes virus stays dormant in nerve cells and can reactivate during times of stress, i

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Whooping Cough

view this post on Instagram I have teamed up with Natalie Wescott , an ER RN, to discuss all things whooping cough. Natalie brings a very...

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How to Treat Croup

view this post on Instagram What is Croup? Croup (or laryngotracheobronchitis) is a common respiratory issue that mostly affects infants...

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The Ultimate Covid Guide: fight the virus, detox the spike, know the vaccine

view this post on Instagram There are recommended supplements throughout this guide, you can shop ~most~ of those here. I have teamed up...

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Seasonal Allergies: natural treatments

view this post on Instagram Shop my Allergy Remedies ON AMAZON Purchase my full holistic medicine cabinet HERE Addressing the Root Cause Seasonal allergies are a misdirected and overreactive immune response to an allergen. The immune system mistakes the allergen as a threat and attacks. Antihistamines may relieve symptoms by suppressing the release of histamine in the body, but they do not address the root cause of WHY excess histamine is being released in the first place.

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