Eucalyptus oil is one of the staples for a natural health medicine cabinet. But be sure to have the radiata type on hand, as this is the one lowest in camphor and thus the least toxic and safest for children. (It is the globolus variety that is usually sold.) What makes this product so great? [...]
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Got gum pain? Or inflamed gums? So did my neighbor’s granddaughter, who had just had a new round of rubber bands put on her braces. My neighbor called me up the other day, remembering that some time ago I’d told her that clove oil would help for mouth pain. “I know it will help for [...]
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A big part of healthy living is keeping your teeth in great shape. But in our culture, dental problems run rampant, and getting any kind of dental workdone beyond a cleaning and fillings often involves pain and a considerable healing time. Dentists routinely send patients home with prescriptions for pain medication and antibiotics, just in [...]
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A lot of controversy surrounds the topic of dental work during pregnancy. Generally, it’s not considered the epitome of healthy living. But did you know you can avoid it by making a few simple changes to your daily oral hygiene routine? I didn’t. When I was pregnant with Benjamin, my teeth had issues. This is [...]
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