The Wooly Owl
The Wooly Owl was created by owner and operator, Alissa Tarita-Havenaar from Muskoka Ontario because she believes that babies, moms and the earth deserve the best. Her company uses sustainable materials, like organic cotton and reclaimed wool fibers to create truly unique items for earth-conscientious families. Alissa Tarita-Havenaar’s company was created from her own personal [...]
Apple Juice or Arsenic Juice?
As some of you might have already heard from Dr. Oz, there have been suspicions of high levels of arsenic (and lead) in fruit juice – especially apply. Unfortunately, (released recently from ABC news, link below) these suspicions have been confirmed. Trace levels of naturally-occurring arsenic is safe, however we are not discussing trace levels [...]
Air Quality & Pollution
Having a natural home means thinking about the air quality. Adding air filtration systems does not reach the heart of the problem. To begin people need to stop bringing in the things that create poor air quality. Sadly, many products in our homes omit volatile organic compounds (VOC’s) resulting in air quality inside our homes [...]
The Use of Acupuncture During Pregnancy
By Jessica Carfagnini, ND of Thunder Bay Naturopathic Clinic During pregnancy women are often looking for effective ways to treat a variety of conditions in a safe manner. Since a great number of drugs are not safe to use during pregnancy many women consider other healing modalities, such as acupuncture, to relieve common conditions. Although there are [...]
Sacred Lotus’ 10 Tips for an Eco-Friendy Holiday Season
Sacred Lotus has come up with 10 tips for a greener holiday season. Check it out [here]. Our favourite tip? “Buy items and gifts made of less plastic, especially for kids. Many children’s toys are made with plastic and other toxic materials. Try looking for non-toxic items, like bees-wax crayons or lead-free toys. Better for [...]
Making Applesauce with Kristin Urdiales
This post is was sent to NaturalMommy by Kristin Urdiales of Nature Had it First. Two years ago when my son Keenan was five, I took him to pick apples at a friend’s orchard. Our little apple-picking outing was a bit of an afterthought and we were late in the season, so all the best [...]
Cesarean Birth
Support and love from friends and family is important in every birth, regardless of the experience. Before giving birth, make sure you have support put in place. When confronted with a cesarean birth, be aware that you and your baby may need lots of extra love and support. Healing from a cesarean or any other [...]
Cough Relief from Bananas?
Ayurvedic Natural Health Remedy: Cough Relief from Bananas. If anything, this recipe is soothing and easy to eat. The nutrients from the bananas offers much needed energy and vitamins. This is excellent for kids who need something soothing when they are under the weather. “A quick and easy way to sooth persistent coughs with one [...]
Make Your Own Cough Syrup
There are many natural remedies that can be made at home which are safe and effective. Sophie Uliano (NY Times Best Selling author of Gorgeously Green, The Gorgeously Green Diet and Do It Gorgeously) shows us how to make a natural cough remedy. You can use herbs directly from your garden or potted herbs! Make [...]
HealthArchieve – November 7, 8 & 9
“Join North America’s best and brightest health care leaders, educators and keynote speakers for three great days of inspiring ideas and innovation. The award-winning HealthAchieve – the year’s must-attend event, the largest health care conference and exhibition of its kind on the continent – is back for its 87th consecutive year.” http://www.healthachieve.com
