Dr. Mom- Part 1

   Well, when I became a mom, I had really no idea what I was getting myself into.  It's amazing how many "hats" we have to wear as moms.  Just the other day, Benjamin was playing in one of my kitchen drawers while I was preparing supper.  I didn't realized my slicer/shredder attachment was being played w/ until Benjamin started screaming and  blood was pouring out of his mouth.  I realized after a minute that it wasn't his mouth it was his thumb.  Wow, was it bleeding! I am not a nurse, but I'm pretty sure I said outloud, "Oh, I should've been a nurse"  His thumb was gushing pretty badly, and thankfully I quickly recalled to put pressure on the cut.  I amazed myself by staying calm and handling it as best as I could, although at one point after I'd stopped the bleeding, I realized I was getting ready to faint.  Thanks to William, he quickly got me some water and that feeling passed quickly.  It's interesting to me how children force us out of our comfort zones and areas of expertise. I'm in constant learning mode.

     What DO you do when faced with a crisis, sickness, or an injury?  Well, us moms are often the first ones on the scene.  We have to remain calm and take care of things quickly and wisely.  Is the first thing always to call a nurse or doctor and run for antibiotics, stiches, or drugs?  Well, in some cases, yes.  But, as I've been learning for the past 7 years, there are many, MANY ways to handle things at home without the need for a long emergency room wait.  I am planning to write a series of short articles on what I'm learning about home remedies, keeping children healthy, essential oils, eating fresh and what to do when they get sick.  I'm taking the time to write this down in the hopes that it may save some of you younger moms some time, research, money, dr. visits, and energy, but also to synthesize and organize what I've learned for my own records.  My motto is learn all you can from whomever you can. 

I'm going to start this first article recommending my new favorite book: Be Your Own Doctor  This book is my go-to remedy book.  I'm planning to add it to baby gifts for new moms...it's that valuable of a resource.  It's been helpful to me over and over again.  I especially appreciate that it was written by a mom of 9 children, and her recipes and information is based on personal experience and practical research.
 
Did you know you can kick a sore throat with organic apple cider vinegar?  Did you know there are helpful remedies to help babies and young children get over colds and the flu more quickly?  What about mastitis, colicky babies, pregnancy, and the dreaded stomach flu?  Remember my story about Benjamin's deeply cut thumb?  Well, there is an herb you can use, to stop bleeding...yes, one definitely to have on the shelf...it works that well!  There ARE a lot of ways to help yourself or your children "get over" sickness and infections BEFORE you need to go to the Dr. 

Now, just to clarify, I not against Dr.'s or going to see one. After all, we have a Dr. in our family. There are times when we need them, and they are a blessing, for sure.  But, your family Dr. is probably not going to recommend  the simple and effective remedies found in this book.

Amazon has it used for under $20...check it out, learn, be informed, and be healthy!!