Exploring Holistic Alternatives

Families practicing: Alternative & Natural Health; Attachment and Mindful Parent

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Bug Bites
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Food Poisoning


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Cara Yara

Recycling is bad?

Posted by Cara Yara on September 18, 2008 at 4:58pm — 4 Comments

Cara Yara

Kale in english muffins, yay!

Posted by Cara Yara on October 5, 2008 at 10:00pm — 1 Comment

Jenn

SHE'S HERE!!

Posted by Jenn on September 15, 2009 at 9:34am — 7 Comments

Donah Ollila

Children Call For Change

Posted by Donah Ollila on November 8, 2009 at 5:47pm — 1 Comment

Donah Ollila

Co-Creative Parenting

Posted by Donah Ollila on November 8, 2009 at 5:45pm — 1 Comment

Douglas M Robinson

Family Farm

Posted by Douglas M Robinson on May 26, 2010 at 3:48pm

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Our gatherings are for holistic families around the Charlotte region, to simply have fun, relax and share time with other holistic families - Families practicing: Alternative & Natural Health; Attachment and Mindful Parenting

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Disclaimer: This list shares personal experience and information only and should not be taken as medical advice. All opinions and information shared are the views of the individual member, and do not reflect the views or policy of the network owner or the group itself.


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There is already a "Homebirth" group forming. Additionally, folks can post links, discussion, make inquiries about different holistic options in the "Forum".

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There is a "Member Resource" forum for business contact information, advertisements, WAHMs, where to find holistic resources, recommended books, etc.

Glad you are here. Hope to meet you all soon! Join us for our monthly Moms Night Out on the first Tuesday at 7:00pm. Post playgroups or other events for folks to meet up!

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Pat

Spider Bites

Home remedies for spider bites can help extract venom, reduce swelling, and ease pain and itching.Make a paste with charcoal and water. You can find charcoal capsules at health food stores. Empty the…Continue

Started by Pat in Holistic First Aid Jul 22, 2010.

Pat

Poison Ivy

We tried everything homeopathic and topical. Rhus Tox is indicated, I believe. We sprayed it on, pellets, too. Lidocaine spray helped but is very cold. My sister suggested Clearasil Plus, it dried…Continue

Started by Pat in Holistic First Aid Jul 22, 2010.

Pat

Nose Bleeds

How to Cure Nosebleeds with Natural TreatmentsSoak a small cotton ball in the apple cider vinegar and pack it lightly into the nostril.Squeeze nettle leaves, soak a cotton ball and pack lightly into…Continue

Started by Pat in Holistic First Aid Jul 22, 2010.

Pat

Motion Sickness

Ginger - Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is one of the more popular natural remedies for motion sickness. It has been used for centuries in cooking and medicinally.Acupressure - According to traditional…Continue

Started by Pat in Holistic First Aid Jul 22, 2010.

Pat

Jellyfish Stings

How to Cure Jellyfish Sting with Natural TreatmentsWash immediately with apple cider vinegar, DO NOT wash with water!Wash with vinegar immediately.To relief the pain from jellyfish stings and help…Continue

Started by Pat in Holistic First Aid Jul 22, 2010.

Pat

Heat Rash

Perspiration helps to regulate your body temperature by cooling you down as it evaporates through your skin. Donning tight-fitting clothes in fabrics such as nylon and…Continue

Started by Pat in Holistic First Aid Jul 22, 2010.

Pat

Heat Exhaustion

Heat exhaustion is caused by water depletion (dehydration), or in rare cases—rare because of Americans' typically high-salt diets—by salt depletion. (We lose salt along with our sweat.)Thirst is…Continue

Started by Pat in Holistic First Aid Jul 22, 2010.

Pat

Head Injury

Your active child may receive a good wallop on the head as she runs, climbs and plays, but as long she is up and running again after the injury, it is not likely that she has sustained serious…Continue

Started by Pat in Holistic First Aid Jul 22, 2010.

Pamela Fuller

Poison Ivy 3 Replies

Does anyone have suggestions for relieving poison ivy itch?  I'm new to holistic treatments, and hubby has a small case of what he thinks is poison ivy or oak on face and hands.

Started by Pamela Fuller in Holistic First Aid. Last reply by Pat Jul 3, 2010.

Benita Gibbs

Drinking Water Usage for Your Family

Can you spare a few moments to take my survey?Please take the survey titled "Drinking Water Usage". Your feedback is important!…Continue

Started by Benita Gibbs in General Chat Jun 29, 2010.

 
 
 

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Hi Megan, I've dealt with a few different illnesses. Maybe you can call me tomorrow and let me know what's going on. Or maybe send your number. Pat and I are going to a conference but will have some time on the drive there and later in…
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Hi Anna, Hope you are doing well, its been a while since I've come to the group MNOs but hope to attend soon and see folks again. This is kind of a random favor/question, but I seem to have a sick chicken and wondered if you had any expertise…
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Interesting. I do find info about Arnica as a poison ivy relief alternative. I hadn't heard of that. Homeopathic Apis helps for swelling, hives also. Pat
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Pamela Fuller replied to Pamela Fuller's discussion 'Poison Ivy'
Thanks, lots of great ideas we can try. (I am a new member on the yahoo group as of last week.) We also read some information elsewhere about treating with arnica, do you have any experience with that? DH used arnica pellets on Sunday for muscle…
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We had two recent discussions about poison ivy relief on the yahoogroup with many options to consider. Plantain, witch hazel and Epsom salt baths seem to offer significant relief. Are you already a member there?…
Jul 2, 2010
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Drinking Water Usage for Your Family

Can you spare a few moments to take my survey?Please take the survey titled "Drinking Water Usage". Your feedback is important!http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/N27LDFDThank you for your time.See More
Discussion posted by Benita Gibbs Jun 29, 2010
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Poison Ivy

Does anyone have suggestions for relieving poison ivy itch?  I'm new to holistic treatments, and hubby has a small case of what he thinks is poison ivy or oak on face and hands.
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SHE'S HERE!!

So Maya Lynn decided to come Saturday afternon.After a long labor, but a REAL quick one push delivery she arrived Saturday September 12, 2009 at 5:09.She's 7lb. 11 oz. and 20 1/2" long.We came home Sunday afternoon and have all been doing really well.I will update with photos when I get time to download them.See More
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Food Poisoning

If you observe some safety rules related to foods, kitchen and kitchen appliances, food poisoning will never occur.Most food poisioning effects on body clears up in a few days on its own as their duration is not for very long period. In the case of continued illnessseek medical advice. Children, elders, pregnant women and the personswho use antacids heavily are at more risk of getting food poisioning.The…See More
Discussion posted by Pat Jun 24, 2010

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