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5 Benefits of Honey
5 Benefits of Honey If there’s one superfood I’m never without in my holistic medicine kit--it’s raw honey. Honey, in its pure, RAW form is truly a medicinal superfood. Your grandma probably gave you a spoonful when you had a sore throat or cough as a child because...
How to detox from air pollution
How to detox from air pollution We’ve had quite the eventful month here in southern California. On December 4th, 2017, the Thomas fire, swept through our community burning more than 280,000 acres and over 1,000 structures to become the largest fire in California...
Benefits of Thyme Tea
Benefits of Thyme If there’s one staple in my holistic medicine kit, it’s herbal teas. Not only are many herbal teas kid-friendly (my kids will drink anything if I put enough raw honey in the mug!), but they also provide many immune-boosting benefits. Herbal teas have...
Healing Apple Cider (gluten-free, dairy-free)
It's fall!!! This is big news for those of us in California. This morning I almost needed a hat. Woot! I hear it's supposed to be 80-90 degrees again tomorrow but let's forget about that for the moment. I almost wore a hat this morning everyone, HUGE news. Fall...
Homemade Children’s Cough Syrup
Man I dread those middle of the night wake ups. Don't you? No mom likes to hear the sound of her child coughing. Especially when the coughing starts in the middle of a peaceful slumber. But a child's cough knows no manners and middle of the night wake ups are...
Easy Homemade Elderberry Syrup
Please put down that homemade popsicle for a second because I have some shocking news. School is starting soon. WHAT? Seems like just last week my child was finishing his year of Kindergarten, but I guess time knows no mercy when it comes to the fleeting joy of summer...
Natural Remedies for Childhood Asthma
Spring has SPRUNG... For many children, spring means shedding winter clothes, the end of another school year...and for some, spring means new asthma triggers and complications. Childhood asthma affects more children today than ever before. It is estimated that over...
Natural Remedies for Croup and Cough
A child with a bad cough can scare the you-know-what out of a mom. Small children have an uncanny ability to come down with BIG coughs, so preparation is key. Along with stocking a holistic medicine kit, file these natural cough remedies away and use them the...
Natural Remedies for Stomach Flu
Is there anything worse than the stomach flu? In my opinion…ummm…NO. Nothing is worse than the stomach flu—it’s terrible! Like it or not, this virus goes around a few times a year so it’s best to be prepared as our kids go back to school this month. Today I’ve put...
Natural Remedies for the Common Cold
This week I'm talking about natural remedies for the common cold. Colds are mostly mild and resolve without a lot of assistance, however, there are some things you can do to support your child's immune system without the use of medications. If you missed my previous...
Natural Remedies for Sinus Infection
This week I continue my quest to bring you natural remedies for every common ailment your child might face! If you missed my previous posts, check out my suggested natural remedies for: Ear infections, Fever, Candida, Leaky gut... ...and today...SINUS INFECTIONS!...
Natural Remedies for Fever
This week I'm continuing on with my natural remedies series. If you missed out on my earlier posts you can read all about natural remedies for ear infections, constipation, eczema, leaky gut and candida. Next up...FEVER! Caring for a sick child is a tough job. As...
Natural Remedies for Childhood Constipation
Childhood constipation. It's no fun for mama and certainly no fun for your little one. As odd as it seems, our poop tells us A LOT about our heath. And childhood constipation is another clue to an imbalance in the body. Here on the Kula Mama website I'm doing a...
Detox Baths for Kids: How and Why!
Why Detox Baths are Important for KIDS No matter how “green” we try to make our home space, our kids are exposed to hundreds of contaminants in air, water, food and personal care products on a DAILY basis. The body can detoxify itself of these chemicals, however,...
Fevers and Kids: The Wet Sock Treatment
Caring for a sick child is a tough job. As parents we want to do what is best for our children and we strive to ease any and all discomfort they might be feeling. When our little one comes down with a fever it can be scary for both the parent and the child. We may...
Holistic Remedies for Ear Infections
Disclaimer: This post is intended for educational purposes only and is not intended to treat or diagnosis. Please see your functional medical practitioner for more information about any health conditions. When ear infections strike, they usually mean intense pain,...
Holistic Remedies for Candida in Children
Last week my son woke in the middle of the night complaining that he was itchy. We didn’t think much of it until the next morning when I took a look in his mouth, saw a nice white layer coating his tongue, and noticed a “different” smell to his breath. Uh...
