The use of medications to keep children in line in school has become extremely widespread.  Often these medications are used to try to resolve normal behavior problems in children that can easily be solved by other means.  Good nutrition, exercise and better parenting techniques can all be helpful in these situations.  Even with true ADHD, there are natural strategies that can resolve the problem without drugs.

Based on Samuel Thomson's famous remedy, Herbal Composition Powder, Edward Milo Millet's Herbal Crisis formula is one of the best remedies I know of for treating acute colds, flu, fevers, infections, sore throats and congestion.  It was a big factor in my recovery from the chronic sinus problems and frequent infections of my youth.

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When my own children were very young I discovered (or rather rediscovered) a valuable formula for treating colds, flu, fevers, sore throats and other acute ailments in children.  I dubbed it Children's Composition.  It has been a valuable tool for overcoming illness in my own family and in the families of many other people.  This article explains the formula and there is an attached handout you can download and print out.

One of the most difficult challenges a parent who wants to use herbal remedies faces with their kids is, “how do I get my child to to take it?”  While there are a number of tricks for getting children to use herbs, I find that the easiest and safest method of administering herbs to children is to make herbal glycerites.  This article contains instructions for making sealed simmer glycerites, a very easy-to-make, but effective herbal preparation for children (and adults).

Since kids (and adults) like a little treat now and then, why not make healthier versions of the foods we love.  Here's how to make a healthier homemade ice cream that tastes really good, too.

In their obsession to destroy germs, many Americans are using highly toxic household cleaning products.  This practice pollutes both the home and the environment.  Toxic household cleaning products can increase problems with allergies, asthma and other respiratory problems.  They can also contribute to the development of resistant bacteria.  Many people have found that their health and the health of their children improved when they switched to less toxic cleaning products.  And the good news is, that these using non-toxic products can actually save you money as they are often cheaper.

Antibiotics are valuable in their proper place.  Unfortunately, they are routinely prescribed for conditions on which they have little or no effect.  This is leading to an increasing problem with antibiotic resistant bacteria.  Fortunately, there are many very effective natural remedies that are just as effective (and in some applications even more effective) than antibiotics in fighting infection.  But, selecting natural remedies isn't just about trying to kill microbes.  It's also about balancing the internal balance of the body (known as the biological terrain) to make it unfriendly for microbe growth.  This article features my favorite antibiotic alternatives and an explanation of where I have found these various remedies to be the most useful.

Sore throats can be very painful, but fortunately there are some great natural remedies that can bring rapid relief if applied in the early stages.  I've relieved many sore throats in just 20 minutes.  The secrets of how I've done this are revealed in this article.

Both the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Family Physicians have suggested that antibiotics should not be routinely given to children with ear infections.  They are not only ineffective in most cases, overuse of antibiotics leads to the development of antibiotic resistant strains of bacteria and promotes yeast infections, which weaken the immune system.  So, what's a parent with a child crying in pain to do?  Fortunately, there are some very safe, natural remedies that can reduce the pain and promote rapid healing that are probably available in your home right now.