Mommy Method

You get home from work, go through your daily routine, take a shower, and get in to your nicely made bed.  All the while, you believe that it’s just you…and maybe another person in your bed.

With your guard down, you think all is well in the world…then you wake up.  Once awake, your throat hurts, your eyes are watery and itchy, your skin is irritated, and your wheezing.  What is going on?

When Alex was a baby, I thought that she was constantly cranky because that’s how babies are.  Little did I know that what she was suffering from was Colic.  It wasn’t until having my second daughter, Sarai, that I realized that babies aren’t cranky all the time (by nature).  So here are some ways to know if your baby is colicy and ways to help calm them down!

I detox for three days every three months or so.  I try to do it more often, but it doesn’t always work out that way, besides, three days of strict dieting is enough for me thank you very much!

Hi Everyone,

I decided to write this article after running a bunch of errands yesterday and meeting a young lady with a serious problem.  She was about 17 or so, I met her in the checkout line of the grocery store.  I noticed, while standing behind her, that she seemed super insecure considering that most teenagers are all over the place and always glowing.  She made eye contact for only a second, long enough for me to see what the problem was.  She had one of the most severe cases of acne I have ever seen before.

It’s no secret that menopause has its good qualities followed by a long list of bad qualities.  To assist with the transition in a more natural way, try these herbs.

** Always consult your doctor before making any changes or introducing any herb to your body.  This article is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat any illness.

I would rather take an herb over a pill any day.  It seems that everything we need is already in nature and in the best possible form, so I avoid taking pills that are engineered to do the same things that nature has already provided.  That said, I have found that there are quite a few herbs that pregnant women need to avoid.  When I learned of this, I went online and searched around for these herbs.  I found that (thankfully) I wasn’t taking anything that I shouldn’t be taking while pregnant, but for everyone else out there, I’ve condensed everything I have found in to a quick go-to list for you to review.

With the changes in the air, our diets, and our general lifestyle decisions, it is important for us to take some time to detoxify and bring balance to our bodies.  Detoxifying the body gets rid of toxins, bacteria, and free radicals in the body especially in the blood and the colon.

Getting the right daily amount of nutrients you need doesn’t have to be a science or a stress-factor in your life.  By getting back to the basic needs that the body has, you can accomplish optimal daily nutrition without making it another chore to add to the list!

What you need:

1.  Vegetables

Obesity in children is on the rise.  Although it may not seem natural to stick a child on a treadmill or stair stepper, there are several things you can do to get your little ones up and moving without shelling out the dough for a gym membership!

Get up and dance!

Bathing a baby may seem like a no brainer, but there are several things to keep in mind.

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, sponge baths are the best option for babies that have no yet lost their umbilical cord stump.  Also, newborns do not need to be bathed every day as constant bathing can cause dry skin and can potentially increase the chance of your baby getting sick due to weak immune systems.  For the most part, it is okay to just give a simple sponge bath.