

Hydrotherapy Home Remedies for Fever
When an adult is struck down with fever, we make our way through the misery. When a child runs a temp that just doesn't come down (or keeps rising), you want to have every reasonable remedy at the ready to help make the child comfortable. The hydrotherapy remedies described below are also suitable for adults but our focus is on children. "Magic" Socks at First Signs of a Fever Typically done at night before sleep, this therapy can really boost immune function. Wet a pair of t


Ease Cold Symptoms with Echinacea
Just a glance at the lavender-hued petals and deep crimson center of Echinacea flowers can brighten a gloomy day. That's probably why this wildflower is a staple in many gardens. Plus, with many medicinal uses, echinacea is a wonderful addition to your home apothecary, especially during cold and flu season. Historically, Native Americans used echinacea for more therapeutic purposes than any other herb. Fresh root was chewed to numb a toothache while juice made from the roots