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Natural Remedies for Motion Sickness

  By Donna DeForbes | August 8, 2013 - 5:30 am | ,
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Motion Sickness Remedies | Eco-Mothering.com

This is a guest post by Nicole Cunningham. Whether for an extended period of time or just a quick weekend getaway, summer is a favorite time for travel. Time to escape the hustle and bustle of our daily lifestyle. But travel often means car, boat, train and plane rides — rides that leave some of us nauseous, dizzy and vomiting. People prone to motion sickness have a variety of over-the-counter medications to choose from. While these medications may work, they may also cause unwanted side effects. For something as simple as motion sickness, there are loads of natural remedies that are safe, effective and inexpensive (even free in some cases)! The following are just a few options to get you through that bumpy ride. Please note that these may ease your symptoms but may not completely take them away. Lime Cutting a piece of lime and smelling it throughout the … Continue reading →

Eco-Friendly Pest Control for Your Garden

  By Donna DeForbes | July 25, 2013 - 5:30 am |
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Natural Bug Control for your Garden | Eco-Mothering.com

This is a guest post by Maya Rodgers. Perhaps one of Mother Nature’s greatest mysteries is her ability to create and maintain highly balanced ecosystems in which animal, plant and insect life mutually thrive. For me, gardening and eating what I grow is one of my most satisfying hobbies. But when pests make a mess of my garden, I get frustrated and discouraged. Perhaps you’ve experienced a similar feeling? Before turning to products that may harm your garden (and you), investigate natural options. Fortunately, there are many natural and eco-friendly remedies for pest control. Add Beneficial Insects One of the simplest solutions to a garden pest problem is to introduce beneficial insects. Remember that not all bugs are pests—beneficial bugs ones will eliminate the pesky ones for you. Unlike pesticides, beneficial insects introduce natural harmony into your garden. Pesticides may kill pests, but they can also kill the beneficial insects, … Continue reading →

Top 5 Natural Medicine Cabinet Essentials

  By Donna DeForbes | July 12, 2013 - 5:30 am |
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Items for the Natural Medicine Cabinet | Eco-Mothering.com

Arnica A perennial herb found in Europe, Russia and parts of North America, arnica has long been used in herbal medicines. Its anti-inflammatory properties help decrease pain and swelling, which makes it good for bruises and sunburn. It’s also touted for speeding up wound healing time. We use arnica cream for bruises and muscle aches. It’s easy and odorless. It’s also available in pellet form for taking internally. In most cases, arnica is my go-to body ache reliever instead of reaching for the Tylenol. Witch Hazel This astringent, produced from the Witch Hazel shrub, was frequently used for medicinal purposes by the American Indians. I love its sweetish scent. I dab it on acne and bug bites and used it post-partum to heal from giving birth. Yet that just touches the tip of the iceberg. Witch hazel has tons of other uses that I’ve never even tried, including: poison ivy, … Continue reading →

Top 5 Essential Oils for Natural Healing

  By Donna DeForbes | March 22, 2013 - 6:00 am |
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Essential Oils for Natural Healing | Eco-Mothering.com

I’ve been a fan of essential oils (EOs) since my husband bought me a starter kit 15 years ago. While I have used them in baths and massages, I use them most frequently in a burner for soothing sicknesses (lemongrass for reducing fever) and or influencing the mood of others (ylang ylang for calming anxiety). They smell great and come in handy for relieving a host of child-related symptoms. Here are my Top 5 essential oils. Please be sure to research them for proper application and dosages. Tea Tree Distilled from the leaves of the Australian Melaleuca Alternifolia tree, this is one of my stock oils and a great addition to the natural medicine cabinet. Tea tree oil is touted for its antiseptic properties in fighting bacteria, viruses and even foot fungus. It’s also great as a cleaner for disinfecting household items like the humidifier. I often burn tea tree … Continue reading →