by Amara | natural remedies, nutrition, Uncategorized
Broth (sometimes also called stock) is a big part of traditional cooking and a dietary staple around the world. A good broth has gelatin, an easy-to-digest protein that supports digestion and immune function. If you’re fighting a cold/cough/virus/flu you want to...
by Amara | holistic, kids, natural remedies, wellness
Fire Cider is an old folk remedy that has so many uses and benefits that I try never to be without, especially in the Autumn and Winter. Following are just a few reasons I love it so much: Warming & energizing (beneficial for cooler months) Has antibacterial and...
by Amara | essential oil, moms, natural remedies, Uncategorized
If I absolutely HAD to choose only one essential oil for my desert island, it probably would be Lavender. The name lavender comes from the Latin root lavare, which means “to wash.” Lavender has such a wide range of uses, it is sometimes called the Swiss...
by Amara | dr. Mom, health, holistic, kids, natural remedies, Uncategorized
Very confident, holistic-minded, mamas often reveal to me that fevers are the one thing that frighten them the most, and I can relate. I will never forget the first time my son had a fever. He was about two years old at the time and went to bed feeling slightly warm....
by Amara | essential oil, health, holistic, natural remedies, Uncategorized
Back to school, sports practice, homework, traveling for business, family functions, fund-raisers, music lessons, teacher conferences…and that’s just a regular week. Toss in a family emergency, illness or move and it’s no wonder that we’re all...
by Amara | holistic, kids, moms, natural remedies, Uncategorized
You’re probably not surprised to haer that my list of back-to-school supplies includes more than pencils, folders and glue sticks. Here are a few things I stock up on this time of year… Essential oils to repel lice. If you escaped the summer camp outbreak,...
