Natural remedies

Kick a Cold – Teas

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Winding down the Kick a Cold series, today I want to talk about teas other than the garlic tea I mentioned previously. Teas and infusions have been used through the ages to administer everything from…

Kick a Cold — Herbal remedies

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To continue with my Kick a Cold series, I want to share some of the array of herbal remedies lined up on my counter as I battle my 3-year-old’s unpleasant cough. After visiting her classroom…

Kick a Cold — Homeopathics

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I’m back! After a computer meltdown and then a 3-day event across the country, it has been a while since I’ve been able to post. Thanks for sticking with me! Back to talking about strategies…

Kick a Cold — Kids sinus rinse

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My 4-year old woke up snuffy and with a dry cough this morning. “Mommy,” he asked, “can I have some nose medicine?” First, I’m so proud of him for asking for a remedy that he…