Mum & Child
Healthy family
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Homemade Oat Moisturizer for Eczema Relief
Eczema can be a challenging skin condition that requires loving care and attention. I understand how distressing it can be, especially when trying to find products that truly help. Research indicates that creams with 1% colloidal oatmeal can offer relief for those struggling with eczema. While it’s easy to find ready-made options on store shelves, I’d like to share why…
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Healing Honey Balm for Everything!
Today I have something special for you! The idea to create this natural eczema ointment came completely by accident. Nevertheless, it turned out to be a well-researched and documented remedy for various skin problems. One day, while browsing I came across an article about eczema. The author referenced an interesting study on the effectiveness of an ointment made with olive…
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Homemade Coffee Scrub
Since I was 15, I have regularly used exfoliants. Nowadays, enzymatic scrubs are becoming increasingly popular, but they don’t produce any effect on my skin, so I remain loyal to traditional scrubs. You might be surprised when I say that I have never bought a scrub in a store. Even as a teenager, I was interested in natural skincare, and…
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Recipe for Magnesium Bath Bombs (Eucalyptus–Orange)
I have a recipe for bath bombs for you, perfect for a relaxing evening bath. They also make a wonderful handmade gift. Say “stop” to store-bought bath bombs full of artificial fragrances and ingredients that may disrupt hormones. This product contains relaxing magnesium, which is well absorbed through the skin. The bath bombs are safe for children, and the gentle…
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Omega-3: Superpower for Your Child’s Brain and Eyes
The first 1,000 days – a critical period of development The period from conception to around a child’s second birthday is crucial for brain and immune system development. During this time, neural connections form, laying the foundation for learning and lifelong health. This is why the concept of the first 1,000 days as a “window of opportunity” has emerged, supported…
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How to Naturally and Effectively Get Rid of Head Lice
Head lice were always something completely foreign to me. They seemed like a problem from another era — almost like World War II. While they are relatively rare, they might be common among school children. What’s more, not all parents take the issue seriously, which means that using a lice shampoo or dimethicone treatment only once is often not enough…
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How to Teach Your Child to Eat Healthy
We all want healthy children. Thanks to advances in medicine, newborn survival rates are now the highest in history. Even surgeries performed in the womb are possible today. We have access to advanced diagnostics that allow us to detect diseases at very early stages, before they develop. High hygiene standards have eliminated most infectious diseases, and antibiotics—although often overused in…
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Medicinal mushrooms in the daily diet
Medicinal mushrooms, also known as functional or medical mushrooms, are appearing more and more frequently in supermarkets and cafés. They are available in capsule form, but in reality they are functional foods that can be easily incorporated into the daily diet. I first encountered them in a café during a lunch break. I wanted to have a coffee, and a…
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Oat Milk Bath for Babies with Eczema
Many babies struggle with eczema, especially during their first year of life. It can have many causes — some of which you can read about here. Simply caring for the skin is often not enough to get rid of eczema, as its source often lies in the gut. A common culprit turns out to be milk — even the milk…
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Postpartum Essentials: 8 Must-Have Items for New Moms
When I was pregnant with my first child, I devoured YouTube videos about everything I “absolutely” needed for the baby. Some advice was useful, some not so much. Like many first-time parents, we ended up buying plenty of items we barely used. Over time, I realized that a few key products and solutions can make the first months of motherhood…
