Getting a good night’s sleep is essential for everyone: adults, children, and especially parents of young children. Sleep plays a vital role in physical health, emotional wellbeing, and the body’s natural ability to heal and cope with stress. Choose natural solutions for sleep disturbances and the whole family will benefit! For children, quality sleep supports healthy growth and development. For adults, it helps regulate mood, immune function and mental clarity. And for busy parents juggling the demands of family life, poor sleep can quickly lead to exhaustion and overwhelm. In this blog, we’ll explore gentle, natural approaches to support better …
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So many factors impact our good health in winter – more time inside with heating, less natural circulation, less physical activity, less sunshine/vitamin D and being in close quarters with people. So, let’s look at our holistic winter health and wellness. Some occupations like health care, teachers, carers, childcare, grocery store attendants can have a higher rate of exposure. Hence why it’s important to have a ‘health maintenance’ attitude to be proactive, rather than reactive when illness comes knocking. So much of winter health information is glass half empty, but let’s look at it as a glass half full – …
Tissue Salts are a great natural remedy but people can get confused about what they are and how to use them. So let’s look at some Tissue Salts FAQs in this blog. What are Tissue Salts? Tissue Salts are micro-doses of the body’s twelve essential minerals that are important for the functioning and health of the body. They work by supporting the body’s cellular health, helping to maintain balance and function in the tissues and organs. Think of them as building blocks for good health. Tissue Salts are based on the original system developed by Dr WH Schuessler, a German …
The common ailment that bothers me the most frequently would have to be headaches. Hormonal changes, circulatory issues, stress, sugar fluctuations, spinal misalignments and blood pressure problems often cause chronic headaches in women more than men. Let’s look at some natural remedies for headaches. While main stream media is full of advertising for products containing paracetamol and not letting a pesky headache stop you from getting everything done in your day, prolonged or excessive use of such products can have a negative impact on your overall health. Paracetamol is largely metabolised in the liver and is metabolised differently in premature …
Gastroenteritis is an infectious condition, resulting in inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract (involving the stomach and small intestines). There are several natural remedies for gastro that can assist with symptoms. We commonly refer to it as Gastro, Stomach Bug, Stomach Flu or Stomach Virus and if you have young children you probably have called it a Tummy Bug. Symptoms can include some or all of the following: vomiting, stomach cramps, nausea, diarrhoea and abdominal pain. Dehydration and spreading the infection are the main concerns relating to this illness. In our family, we were paid a visit by Mr Rotavirus …
Fussy eating is a normal part of childhood development and it’s not uncommon for kids to change their mind about what they like on a regular basis. It’s often just all about asserting independence and exploring their world. However, pickiness with food can sometimes be a symptom of other things like autism, sensory issues and gut health, so that is something to keep in mind. When the fussiness becomes chronic and starts affecting health and wellbeing, we may need some extra support. Here are some tips for you if you have a fussy eater at your place. The Food Critic …
Toddlers are right up The Simplest Remedy’s alley as all of my flower essences were created when I had three under four years of age keeping me on my toes. These essences have been tried and tested and there is nothing more rewarding to watch them work their magic right before my eyes! Here are some remedies that can help all parents with natural support for toddlers. Flower Essences to Support Toddlers Flower essences are a brilliant support for toddlers and are a safe and gentle natural remedy. If your toddler resists taking the drops under their tongue, you can …
I have talked about common childhood ailments before and shared with you some natural remedies that can assist. It really is so empowering being able to care for your family and tend to their wellness yourself using natural, non-toxic remedies. This time I want to look at 5 more common childhood ailments – sore throats, cold sores, tummy aches, sniffles and skin rashes. NATURAL REMEDIES FOR SORE THROATS Throat & Tonsil Complex- a brilliant remedy to have on hand. Mine is literally sitting on my kitchen bench as I write! It contains Belladonna for anything red and hot so great …
We often take our teeth for granted – until something goes wrong! Teeth problems can be painful and nerve-wracking (nobody likes going to the dentist!) But there are many preventative and natural remedies for keeping our teeth healthy and to address any discomfort and problems. Homeopathy Belladonna, Apis, Sepia or Chamomila are all remedies that can be used for acute tooth pain, depending on the presentation. Arnica can be useful for injuries or accidents to teeth and for repair in healing from dental procedures. Anticipatory Anxiety is a great complex blend if you are nervous or phobic about dentist visits and procedures. Tissue Salts Silica is great for …
Winter is the time of year when colds and flu are most prevalent and the symptoms can be really annoying and uncomfortable. There are so many natural remedies for colds and flu though, so get prepared and have these on hand! My first recommendation is to boost your immune system to avoid the viruses taking hold, but sometimes when we are a bit run down or tired, we can still end up sick. Flower Essences Have you ever gotten sick after emotional turmoil? That’s because there is an emotional connection to illness. If we aren’t balanced emotionally, we lower our …


