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Welcome to the Growing Up Herbal Journal where you'll find information on herbal education, recipes, tutorials, natural living tips and tricks, and behind the scenes glimpses of how I live life naturally.

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What do deep-cleaning the house, seasonal clothing switches, and flea-bitten pets have in common? They all cause sinus issues for me. It never fails that anytime I decide to deep-clean my house, as in flipping mattresses, washing sheets and curtains, sweeping and dusting from ceiling to floor, etc. that I end up with a runny […]

How To Decrease Your Chance Of A Sinus Infection With An Herbal Sinus Rinse | Growing Up Herbal | If sinus issues are a common occurrence for you, here’s an herbal remedy that can offer you some much needed relief.

I remember when I first found out that eucalyptus essential oil was a big no-no for kids under 6… the Eucalyptus globulus variety that is. I’d been using the stuff on my kids anytime they had a cold or were congested. I’d gently diffuse it in their room. I’d add it to the steam vaporizer. […]

All of a sudden, you hear it. That nasty, loud sound coming from your little one that just irks your ears. You know what it means — a virus most likely. It interrupts your day and your night, makes your child irritable, and leaves you exhausted. Thankfully there’s help — simple, natural help. Keep reading […]

Updated October 2021 With cold and flu season fast approaching, the time has come to start preparing our families and households for staying healthy this fall and winter. One of the best ways to do that is to properly wash our hands. However, when it comes to children, that can be hard to do since […]

Are you interested in learning how to use plants to support your health in as natural a way as possible — plants that grow in your backyard or in the forest behind your home or can be found in the local herb shop? If so, here's how you can become an herbalist!

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