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The Natural Medicine Chest
On 18/04/2010 in Green Living
Ten natural remedies for childhood ailments
The following homeopathic and essential oil remedies are useful for many childhood ailments: Aconite Use in the first stages of colds and sore throats. Arnica cream Good for relieving bumps and bruisesBelladonna Relieving fevers and easing
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Grandma’s winter health tips – facts and fiction
On 01/10/2012 in Health
Life BC (before Calpol) involved a whole host of bizarre snuffle-soothers. But do grandma’s remedies actually work?
IN THE DAYS before antibiotics, Grandma had some weird and wonderful ways of dealing with childhood coughs and colds. Most of these cures were foul-smelling. Many featured old socks, slices of bacon, and raw onions. But do any of them stand
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Classroom bugs…
On 18/04/2010 in Health
How your child can avoid illnesses doing the rounds this term
Skin conditionsImpetigo is a very contagious bacterial skin infection commonly affecting children between two and four. It presents with small blisters or sores, commonly on the face which burst leaving a golden yellow/brown crust
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Tips And Advice On Soothing Your Baby’s Sore Gums
On 26/10/2011 in Baby & toddler
Avoid dental dramas with our top five teething tricks
Use a teething ringAs well as soothing her tender gums, a teething ring can also help your child to practise using her developing jaw. Cold rings can be particularly useful for calming down hot, inflamed areas and the process of chewing should
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