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I originally posted this as an Instagram and got a lot of questions in response. I thought I’d write a post to hit the highlights on our natural allergy treatment and why we’re loving it. Here are the basics on how essential oils work work and how we use them to treat our seasonal allergies. [...]
It started on Christmas Eve, with a house full of family. Red rimmed, droopy eyes, grumpy attitude, a nagging cough and then the fever. After several hours in a germ fog at the Vanderbilt walk-in clinic we had a diagnosis – strep – and an antibiotic – amoxicillin – known amongst my mom friends as [...]
I’ve been battling sinus congestion the last few days like most of Middle Tennessee. Last night, I opened a bottle of tea tree oil and set it on the table next to me while I relaxed on the couch with my family. Within ten minutes my sinuses opened up and I was able to take [...]
I’m guest posting over at Vanderbilt’s blog – Children’s Wishing Well. This month we’re talking about tips for growing confident kids. Here’s a little excerpt… My youngest son has always struggled with trying to keep up with his big brother. It’s been a huge source of frustration for him as he works to achieve milestones [...]
Welcome to month 3 of the 12 months to a healthier you challenge. How’s everyone doing on the first two challenges? Adding more greens into your diet and choosing healthier whole grains. Hopefully these have become part of your regular routine and you don’t have to think about it too much. This month, we’re talking [...]
