Tag: home remedies
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Cold and Flu Season: A Parent’s Survival Guide
Get Pregnant Fast Children are like little petri dishes, always exploring the world by licking toys and touching everything in sight. They often forget to wash their hands, and let’s not even talk about bathroom habits. If you’ve got kids, you already know: they’re the messiest little creatures you could ever live with. So, when…
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The Strange Trend of Buying Illness: A Cautionary Tale
Get Pregnant Fast I recently stumbled upon a bizarre trend involving individuals who purchase lollipops intentionally contaminated with diseases, all delivered through the mail in hopes of exposing their children to ailments like chicken pox, mumps, or measles—essentially bypassing vaccinations. One recipient shared, “I just received a Pox Package in the mail—two lollipops, a wet…
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The Essential Oils Obsession: What You Need to Know
Get Pregnant Fast I’ve never really been one to lean into natural remedies or herbal treatments. When my friend Jessica started selling essential oils, my interest was solely because the starter kit came with a beautiful diffuser that glowed in a soft purple light. I had no plans to use these oils for anything beyond…
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9 Surprising Uses for Breast Milk
Get Pregnant Fast Breast milk has been a source of nourishment for infants since time immemorial, but its benefits extend far beyond just feeding. If you’re a nursing mother, you might be surprised to learn that this natural elixir can tackle a variety of issues around your home and among your loved ones. From soothing…
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Yes, I Reached Out to the Doctor About Diaper Rash – Here’s My Experience
Get Pregnant Fast One summer, my sweet little one’s once-perfect, chubby behind transformed from its adorable dimpled self to a distressing, fiery red. I was puzzled. I was diligent about changing her diaper frequently and keeping up with her regular baths, so why was her skin reacting this way? This wasn’t just a minor irritation—her…
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Tragic Outcome: Toddler’s Death Linked to Parents’ Anti-Vaccine Beliefs
Get Pregnant Fast In a heartbreaking incident, a 19-month-old child has tragically lost his life due to his parents’ refusal to seek proper medical treatment for his meningitis. Instead of taking their son to a healthcare professional, the couple, who runs a nutritional supplement business, opted to use various home remedies, even after a friend…
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How to Give Your Baby an Oatmeal Bath
Get Pregnant Fast An oatmeal bath is a fantastic way to soothe your baby’s dry and itchy skin. If your little one is dealing with eczema or rashes, this might just be the remedy you need. Oats are known for their anti-inflammatory properties and can help draw moisture into the skin. Here’s a simple guide…
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12 Sleep Solutions That Don’t Leave Me Tossing and Turning
Get Pregnant Fast I hate to admit it, but nearly every conversation I have starts like this: Other Person: “Hey, Lisa! How are you?” Me: “Oh man, I’m completely wiped out. How about you?” I’m exhausted for a million reasons. I have kids, pets, and my mind never truly shuts off. I’m also a bit…
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Goodbye, Rotavirus: A Parent’s Tale
Get Pregnant Fast It always strikes at the most inconvenient moments. Like when you’re enjoying a peaceful night’s sleep, heading to a crucial work meeting, or celebrating a family birthday. “Mom,” a small voice whines. “I don’t feel so great.” You brush it off, dismissing your kid’s melodramatic tone as just an excuse to skip…
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Surviving the Contagion Cycle
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Aug. 3, 2016 Originally Published: Nov. 12, 2012 Not long ago, I found myself knee-deep in laundry, plucking chunks of half-digested food from my child’s soiled clothes—remnants of last night’s unfortunate bout of vomiting. As I scraped off the curdled egg bits, I couldn’t help but think: What on earth? Seriously,…