April 2025

Gentle Support: Navigating Sinus Obstruction with Natural Remedies

Her son was born with craniofacial abnormalities that led to obstructed sinuses, making everyday breathing more difficult. Instead of waiting for symptoms to escalate, she learned to recognize the early signs and act quickly. Yerba santa tincture became her go-to, helping to keep things moving and manageable. She also incorporates stinging nettle for its anti-inflammatory […]

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Breathe Again: How Going Gluten-Free Transformed Her Sinus Health

She spent most of her life dealing with relentless sinus issues—congestion, pressure, discomfort that just wouldn’t quit. Then, at 20 years old, she made a major change: she went gluten-free. It wasn’t an overnight fix, but after 4–6 weeks, the difference was undeniable. Her sinus problems faded, and for the first time in years, she

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Opening Up: How Airway-Focused Orthodontics Brought Real Relief

Her daughter struggled with constant congestion, and for a long time, the root cause remained unclear. After trying many paths, they finally found answers with an airway-focused orthodontist. The issue? An extremely narrow palate that was significantly impacting her breathing. Just two weeks into the expansion process, the difference has already been remarkable. It’s early,

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Finding the Cause: How Quick Allergy Testing Changed Everything

After dealing with constant congestion in her kids, she turned to a local allergy and asthma clinic for answers. The testing was quick and revealed clear triggers—one child was allergic to animals, the other to grass. From there, it was all about small but smart changes: a pet-free bedroom, frequent vacuuming, and an AirDoctor helped

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Breathing Easy: A Simple Spray Made a Big Difference

Her daughter seemed to catch every little virus, especially in her nose. The pediatrician reassured them it was normal, but the constant congestion led to mouth breathing, which comes with its own set of concerns. They tried saline sprays regularly, but nothing seemed to make a lasting difference. That is, until they discovered Xlear—the nasal

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Finally Able to Breathe: A Journey to Relief After Years of Struggle

Growing up, she was constantly battling something most people take for granted—simply being able to breathe. From a young age, she couldn’t breathe through her nose and snored heavily, often falling asleep at odd times just to make up for the poor-quality rest she was getting. Sinus infections and sore throats were frequent visitors, usually

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Layers of Defense

She read a study once — rubbing alcohol on a tick bite can kill viruses or disease lingering on the skin. She trusts Atlantick — a natural spray that works for both kids and pets, and it’s made a real difference. To catch ticks before they climb too far, she wraps duct tape inside out

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A Mother’s War on Ticks

She’s had more than her share of run-ins with ticks. Her daughter’s had Lyme twice — with symptoms — and a couple of years ago, she was pulling ticks off her kids almost daily. Come spring, a bowl of alcohol sits ready. Any tick that shows up goes in and dies within hours. Then it’s

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Tick Bite Routine

At the first sign of a tick bite, she takes Ledum homeopathic right away and applies Ledum oil if she has it on hand. She watches for flu-like symptoms — a bullseye rash can happen, but with Lyme, it often doesn’t. Prevention is key: tick repellent bug spray, hats, long sleeves, pants, tall socks, and

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Clay and Charcoal Cure

She mixes bentonite clay and activated charcoal with a bit of water to make a paste, then spreads it over the tick bite for a few hours. She also takes activated charcoal by mouth — both act as binders, drawing out any toxins the tick might’ve left behind.

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