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Exploring Holistic Alternatives
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- What does "holistic" mean to you?
- natural, ancient ways (babywearing, breastfeeding, cosleeping), openness to different cultural/religious ways, respectful of others, including children, natural, real foods, community-minded, open to natural and allopathic medicine
- How long have you been interested in holistic living?
- As long as I can remember, but especially since having children.
- a little about me
- SAHM to 3 daughters, 3 1/2 year old and 22 month old twins, Waldorf-inspired learning guide, breastfeeding, cloth diaper, babywearing
- What professional or business affiliations do you offer?
- Not sure what this means, but I used to be a high-school biology and environemental teacher. I've always been in education, and now I continue that in the home learning of my children in a way inspired by Waldorf. I'm also the co-leader of Charlotte Area Babywearers, a including traditional carriers.
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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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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…"
"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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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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Food Poisoning
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Pat
Glad to be here - and still trying to figure out how to navigate on this site!
Kara
Glad you joined us.
There is a "north" Charlotte group forming. Check the menu tab at the top of the page "Groups". They are looking to do MNO and holistic presentations up your way also.
Hope to meet you all at an event sometime.
Pat