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When it comes to giving herbs to our children, many of us are uncertain and concerned. After all, children's bodies are smaller than ours, so how do you know the right dosage? And aren't there all kinds of horror stories about kids having terrible reactions to herbs? Added to these concerns are doctors and pediatricians who often discourage the use of herbs in children.  First, to answer the title question - are herbs safe for kids? The short answer is yes. The longer answer is that it depends on the herb and the problem the child is having. Following are some brief guidelines on giving herbs to children.  When in Doubt, Give Less   If you are unsure of a dosage, give the smallest possible dose. You can adjust the dosage to fit your child's weight - the adult dose is usually for a 150-pound adult, so a 25 pound child would receive 1/6th the dose. However, if you aren't sure, err on the side of less. Remember, less is often more when it comes to herbal remedies.  Herb...

What is Arthritis? How To Heal Arthritis In 3 Easy Steps Arthritis comes in various forms, but it's always painful. The typical medical approach is to take some sort of pain medication (usually non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NASDs) that might result in various side effects, such as stomach pain. Thankfully, there are some natural, herbal approaches to arthritis pain management. Here are some of them.   Cure Arthritis Naturally 1 . White Willow   The bark of the willow - especially the white willow - has been used to relieve pain and inflammation for decades, even centuries. It contains a substance called salicin, which is the basis for aspirin. White willow can be taken as a tea or in capsule form, preferably with food.   Cure Arthritis Naturally 2. Stinging Nettle Researchers have investigated the following properties of stinging nettle: antimicrobial antioxidant pain-relieving anti-ulcer   This persistent weed may provide s...

Today I will discuss the "Six Natural ways to Headache Relief". Stay with Nature and Stay Safe. Headaches can be debilitating at worst and a nagging inconvenience at best. They can affect work and school productivity, and a bad headache can simply put you out of commission, no matter what your vocation. Taking medications can help relieve pain, but some of these pain relievers have side effects (such as stomach pain) and, if taken over too long a period, pain relievers can cause a rebound effect (in the form of another headache) when you stop taking them.   Some of the common causes of headaches are muscle tension, dilation, and constriction of the blood vessels in the brain, food sensitivities, and hormone fluctuations. Once you've seen your health care practitioner and have ruled out anything serious, there are some natural approaches to headache relief that you can try.   1. Cramp Bark (Vibernum opulus)   As the name of the herb suggests, Cramp bark hel...