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April Hortonliving in Rio Rico, AZ
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I'm a part time freelance writer. I am also a massage/shiatsu therapist, trained doula and love to study and explore many modalities of alternative medicine. Including but not limited to; flower essence therapy, herbal healing and aromatherapy. Education/Experience: educated in the school of life Interests: alternative medicine, homeschooling, bread baking, sprouting, permaculture, alternative medicine, massage therapy, shiatsu therapy, suburban homesteading, women's issues, natural family living, self sufficiency, sustainibility, crafting, crafts, home arts URL |
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This is one of my favorite oil blends by Aura Cacia. It is meant to be used to scent a room using an aromatherapy diffuser. This blend is very grounding, calming and energizing.
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I was looking for an easier way to apply my beloved arnica oil on my children when I discovered this wonderful product.
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Rich hippie is a cool little company that specializes in organic perfumes. Bohemian wedding is one of their popular roll on style organic perfumes. They have many other tantalizing sounding scents an...
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Baking at elevations of 3500 feet or more is considered high elevation baking. Since the air is thinner the higher your elevation is, of course this causes a dilemma for bakers.
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Jasmine tea is a delicate yet bold tea. It has flowery, sweet and light undertones while packing a punch of caffeine. This tea is unique in the way it is processed as well as the taste. It is a highly...
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Xeriscaping is simply a garden technique used to conserve water. Planting things that will thrive in your climate with as little water as possible is key.
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This all purpose salve is a favorite in my house. I also keep a tin in my car, the diaper bag and my purse.
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Chances are you have a family member or know someone who is toxic. A toxic relationship is one where a person may feel emotionally or spiritually injured through interaction with the other party.
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There is a grassroots effort underway in the United States. This movement promotes sustainability for people just like you who live in the suburbs, but are disheartened with the state of food in our c...
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These little white tablets can be a lifesaver when you or your children have an ear infection! We have been using them at our house for awhile. They are great for using at he onset of an ear infection...
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Journaling with your mate is a great thing to do. It can create intimacy in a whole new way. Being able to write out your fears, joys, dreams and problems is sometimes a lot easier than being able to...
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Nothing is more satisfying than being able to make your children's own toys. With all the recent toy recalls it might even give you peace of mind to be able to craft toys for your kids. Older children...
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Trying to conceive is a true test of patience. Funny how that lesson carries over into parenthood. This is a good time to evaluate and reflect as well as many more things! This time doesn't have to be...
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An edible candy wreath is a nice decoration for the holiday's. Better yet, you can make mini versions of this wreath for gift giving!
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It is a sad fact that the way women are allowed and encouraged to birth in our country is changing. With the growing rate of malpractice suits comes the rise of surgical birth's.
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This delicious tasting elderberry syrup is a must have for the upcoming cold and flu season. Taken at the onset of a cold or flu it can help decrease the duration of your child's illness.
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Making herbal cough drops is very easy to do. It is also very satisfying and healing to make one's own medicine. For generations people have used herbal throat lozenges to soothe coughs and bronchial ...
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You don't have to wait until spring to grow your own salad greens. Sprouting can be done right in your kitchen. Imagine growing your own home grown organic salad greens for a fraction of their store b...
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Felting soap is a really fun craft that the whole family can enjoy! Even the smallest of toddler's can get into this activity! This makes a wonderful group activity for both adults and children alike.
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Echinacea is a great herb to use during the onset of cold's or the flu. This supplement is wonderful for children and works well in reducing the time of some illnesses.
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This remedy is a favorite in my house for calming fussy children. It's also a nice remedy to take with you while traveling or to use when your child has inconsolable tantrums or upsets
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This oil is a great product for fussy teething babies! It is an alcohol free and herbal based remedy for soothing your teething baby. It works on contact and has a pleasing flavor.
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This is a great remedy for the upcoming cold season. It is very useful in treating coughs, colds, bronchitis and other respiratory ailments. It provides excellent respiratory and lung support.
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This tincture is marketed as a digestive remedy. It is wonderful for all stomach upsets but I have found it also works in many more ways as well.
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This is a wonderful alcohol free tincture for administering digestive support for children. It can also be used for adults as well. It is very soothing to an irritable stomach and most digestive ailme...
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This is one of my favorite massage oils. It took me several years to find it after being on a quest to find the perfect oil.
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Rooibos teas is a tea that grows exclusively in south Africa in the western cape province. It is not only tasty but contains a myriad f healing properties.
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The Merry Hempsters hemp baby salve stick is essential in my opinion, if you have a baby or little ones. It is a soothing herbal balm that can be used for so many different things.
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Insomnia is a problem that plagues millions of people a year. There are many ways to treat insomnia naturally.
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This homeopathic remedy is great for children. It is a formula based off the adult version of the Hyland's brand Calms Forte remedy. It is great for soothing upset children or as a sleep aid for child...
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With all the recent recalls of toys, it makes many parents worry about the issue of safe toys. What is a parent to do during the upcoming holiday season? How does one go about finding safe toys?
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Essiac tea is an herbal tea mixture that is rapidly growing in popularity among cancer patients. It isn't a cure all but can help those with compromised immune systems with detoxing and strengthening ...
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The worst part of common childhood illnesses is the dreaded fever. Although a fever is actually a favorable event during illness, sometimes we need a little something extra for comfort for our little...
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We spend millions of dollars a year as a country in the USA on pain relief. With the rise of narcotic addiction and dangerous side effects from over the counter pain relievers, many people are turning...
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I have been battling ear infections and upsets for awhile now due to chronic allergies and sinus infections. It is pretty seasonal so I know when to expect it. I have been using ear oils and found a g...
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With back to school just behind most parents, many are feeling the hit on the pocketbook. Children's clothes are ridiculously expensive at retail prices.
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Using a neti pot is common practice in Southeast Asia and India. It originated in India and has been practiced in Ayurvedic medicine and among Yogi's for thousands of years. It is not only a ritual bu...
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All across the United States are hospital's, nursing homes and other care facilities that dispose of unused medications on a daily basis. Literally millions of pounds are disposed of and introduced in...
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Aromatherapy uses the olfactory system to stimulate responses in the brain. This includes relaxation. Hydrotherapy is the use of water to facilitate healing. Creating your own homemade bath salts is e...
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With the increasing trend of litigation, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts the paralegal field will grow over 30% within the next 10 years. For those wishing to study and learn at home choosi...
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Otis Media is the term used for an ear infection. Ear infections are characterized by the swelling of the Eustachian tube.
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With environmentalism becoming trendy you have probably heard the term natural family living one way or another.
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A baby moon refers to the whole month after childbirth. As in when the moon phase is complete from the time your baby is born. Many culture's have a "lying in" period for new mother's.
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A birth doula is a labor support person trained in supporting the mother during pregnancy, labor, childbirth and during the postpartum period.
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Many women suffer from low supply issues. It is more common than one might think and the #1 reason women turn to formula.
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Aromatherapy is used for healing using the olfactory sensory system. You can pay big bucks for expensive and luxurious aromatherapy candles, but it is also very easy to make your own aromatherapy can...
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A baby's feet grow very rapidly in the first year of life. The development of your baby's feet is very important as it can cause physical problems if they are not allowed to develop properly.
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How does a new mom know if her baby is getting enough breast milk? This is a common question and worry of many new mother's.
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We all want to instill the best eating habits we can in our children to promote optimum health and nutrition.
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A mother blessing is a popular gathering or party to celebrate the new mother. It origin's come from the native American tradition of a Blessing way ceremony.
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I had a very rough time establishing breastfeeding with my oldest child. I was so thankful to have found this supplement system.
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There is a growing movement in the United States of progressive health conscious people who prefer to purchase and drink raw milk. Unfortunately there has been a government crackdown in many states ov...
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Many women are choosing to hire doula's to attend to them during their labor and childbirth. Doula is a Greek word that means for a woman to serve another.
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A flower attunement is the first step in understanding and making your own flower essences and remedies.
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With the recent renaissance of herbal healing and alternative medicine comes the responsibility of wild harvesting responsibly.
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If you have preschool aged children living at home you know how 'busy' these little people tend to be.
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Moxibustion (or moxa for short) can be used to ripen the cervix and induce labor in women that are full term in their pregnancies.
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The trend of providing your own prenatal care is growing with a lot of mothers who are tired of conventional and over managed pregnancies.
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Do you love to pamper yourself with salon style treatments but want to do it yourself? It's easy to create salon style deep hair conditioning treatments and hair masks at home.
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Most major city's and town's have at least a handful of great coffee shops and bistro's. It was a new and growing trend in the business world of entrepreneurship in the 1990's and still is today.
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Over 15 million people will suffer from depression this year in the US alone. With over $50 billion dollars combined in lost wages it is a serious problem to a lot of people.
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Zen shiatsu is a unique therapy based on traditional Japanese shiatsu therapy with it's origins coming from the theories of Tradition Chinese Medicine (TCM).
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Are you looking for a natural remedy for your fussy teething baby? Are you sick of teething gels and tablets that are mediocre at best? Try an amber teething necklace or rattle! There is no need to ke...
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This kit is a very valuable tool for your natural medicine chest if you have children in your home. In fact I feel every family with children should have one!
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We have all heard the warnings to wear sunscreen diligently and be sure to re apply repeatedly to our children while outdoors in order to protect our health. The only problem is that sunscreen may jus...
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Borage (Borago Officialis), also know as starflower, is a delicious self seeding annual herb. It is native to Syria, but is grown and cultivated all over Europe and North America.
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Pre Menstrual Syndrome (PMS) affects more than 80% of women. It was widely unrecognized until the 1950's but today we now have a better understanding of the syndrome itself and the effect on the body...
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This past winter my family and I acquired day old chicks. After a rocky start we have 4 that are simply thriving. This week, after months of tending to them, they have finally started to lay their egg...
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Finding alternative treatments for everyday ailments can be easy and satisfying. Many herbs have a variety of different uses, so they are very versatile and an extremely cost effective way to go in t...
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Flower essences are the healing extracts of energy from blooming flowers. The essences are the life force of the plant and work on an emotional and mental level.
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Recently Sheryl Crow publicly urged her fans to try to conserve on toilet paper to help save our natural resources. She does have a point. We are literally flushing away precious money and resources.
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Grapes are one of nature's leading food sources containing antioxidants. This tiny berry has healing properties that can protect your heart, help prevent cancer, give you glowing skin and hair and spe...
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In our hectic lives, on any given day, we may try to juggle family, school, work, hobbies and various other responsibilities.
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Flower essences and flower essence therapy are a unique alchemy. The energy extracted from a flower contains it's energy life force. Every bloom carries a stamp, much like humans carry DNA, containing...
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Living life without your partner is one of the hardest things any of us will ever face. Death can change your whole life in an instant.
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With gas on the rise, the price of food is going up! Here are some simple ways to cut your family's food bill and eat healthier in the process!
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Aromatherapy has been used for thousand's of years to increase fertility and enhance libido in men and women alike.
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This is a poem I wrote about midnight wakings when my son was just a few months old.
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