In the last month, Felix and Wolfie have both had colds (thankfully, not Covid), and I've been giving them an herbal remedy that I rely on through typical cold and flu season, Umcka. Do you use herbal or homeopathic remedies to treat illness in your house? Or maybe you wonder what the difference is between herbal medicines and homeopathic ones. What follows is my best attempt at an
Vitamins & Supplements
What Are the Best Multivitamins?
Updated: January 2021 A few years ago, a private client of mine gave me the opportunity to look more closely at the best multivitamins. She wanted to know if she should be taking a multivitamin, and if she should be giving one to her children. Of course, she also wanted to know which brands make the best multivitamins. I shared my opinion with the Gimme readership back then, and now am pleased
7 Ways You Can Make School Safer from Covid-19
Many of us are still in the thick of debating what school model makes sense--fully remote, hybrid, pods--but if you'd decided that your child will be spending some amount of time physically in the classroom, here are seven ways to reduce the risk of catching COVID or bringing the virus back into your home. 1) Clean the air in the classroom. I hope your school has a plan for improving air
Our Thoughts On Coronavirus
Are you worried about the new Coronavirus? I'm not yet overly concerned, but because I live in New York City, I'll certainly be dealing with the virus' repercussions in the coming weeks. My husband takes a subway to work in a hospital every day, so my risk is probably much more than yours is. What follows are some tips on staying healthy right now, whether you're worried about COVID-19 or just
Two Ways to Not Catch Your Kid’s Cold: Natural Cold Remedies That Work
Go ahead and smother your sick kid in kisses--I truly think I've discovered the secret (via natural cold remedies!) to not catching their viruses. Disclaimer: I am not a doctor and nothing I'm about to say should be confused as medical advice. I'm simply telling you what finally worked for me a few winters ago, when things were really bad. The Winter of My Discontent The winter of 2017 was
A Beginner’s Guide to Finding the Best CBD Oil
By John The CBD oil industry has exploded over the last year or so, and many people are touting the benefits: better sleep, reduced anxiety, controlled pain, and more. Some of you have written us asking how to try CBD oil (also known as hemp oil) safely, and you are confused by the multitude of options. In this booming market, there are too many brands that are producing inexpensive and poor
Prenatal Vitamin Guide
By Maia James, with research and recommendations by Michael Hopkins, PhD Important CYA Statement With this guide in particular, I feel like it’s SUPER important to stress that we aren’t doctors. (Well, Michael is actually a doctor—he has his PhD—just not THAT kind of doctor). Please consult with yours before taking our advice! I’ve been trying to write this guide to help my pregnant or TTC
Essential Nutrients During Pregnancy
All medical experts emphasize that humans, including pregnant and lactating women, are best able to obtain our essential nutrients through our diets. So before even thinking about which prenatal vitamins are the best, women should familiarize themselves with which foods provide the highest levels of the most essential pregnancy nutrients. I’ve been working on our Healthy Prenatal Vitamin
Healthy Olive Oil Guide
“…It’s not only wine that sings Olive oil sings too It lives in us with its ripe light And among the good things of the earth I set apart Olive oil…” -Pablo Neruda- How to Pick the Healthiest Olive Oil For decades we’ve known about the benefits of the “Mediterranean diet" (fresh fruits and veggies, fish, whole grains, red wine, and olive oil). Modern science tells us that of those
Detoxing Your Medicine Cabinet with Natural Remedies
Making Your Medicine Cabinet Healthier I am sure that my medicine cabinet doesn’t look like many 67-year-olds! I have been on a health quest since my mother died early in life when I was just 17 years old. Unlike my mother, I have lived to see my children grow up and I am now a grandmother to five wonderful grandchildren. Certainly some of that is good luck but I often wondered how my genetics
