Now more than ever before, mothers are concerned with natural health and wellness, with an ever increasing array of childhood illnesses, behaviors, and health challenges. Mothers are doing their research, not just asking for expert opinions from their doctors or pediatricians, a well-intentioned mother-in-law, or a neighbor; mothers are taking control of their own health destiny, and the health destiny of their children. In recent years, mothers have lost their trust because of the mainstream misuse of marketing, advertisements and pharmaceutical companies out for profit and success, not necessarily the health and well-being of their children, themselves, or their families. Mothers are resonating more and more with the natural approaches to health and wellness, and for good reason, the precious health of their children. Here are the top tips from Natural, Internet Moms, like your self, who are doing their research on best practices and philosophy in motherhood.
1. Trust yourself first. Do NOT trust common, mainstream hear-say! It's easy to spot: It usually starts with, "They say..." You and only you are responsible for yourself and your child/children. Trusting yourself and the research you do is absolutely crucial. Many times, we have well-intentioned, loving and caring friends,family, neighbors, and co-workers who are not privy to the resources, articles, research like you may be, and sometimes they may base their advice on what they have heard, their fears, propaganda, or they are reflecting the products of great marketing on behalf of profit seekers.
2. Consider the source. Where does the information come from?
3. Reveal the agenda of the source by reading between the lines.
4. Recognize target audience. (If it clearly targets a group, question it.)
5. Analyze the purpose and read between the lines.
6. Research the other side, even if you feel you are sure about one side or the other. What you may find will surprise you and further help you in your decision.
7. Seek out the “little guy” speaking out about whatever you are researching. (Generally, these sources don’t have the revenue to mass market or the time to devout to getting the message out; they work like you and me.)
8. Don’t talk to strangers—Don’t let the hear-say of strangers help make your decisions. The definition of a stranger is someone you do not know (for sure) has your best interest at heart. Do not assume that just because someone has power, a title, an education, or a business that they are advising what's best. We see now that most people thought the Earth was flat –for centuries! Or doctors told mothers for years that there is really no difference between mother’s milk and powdered formula, and in fact was better! We heard for years that cigarettes had no harmful effects until someone from the inside spoke up. And, there are countless other examples.
9. Beware of Television and Media: Everyone is a stranger on television with an agenda, including t.v. shows, sitcoms, news media, actors, actresses, marketers, commercials etc.
10. Be Natural. “Nature knows best” and “let nature takes its course” can be translated into all languages for very good reason. From a wellness perspective: Nature DOES know best, and if you let nature takes its course, it always does the greatest good for you. The natural, the ways and laws of nature does not need “research” to support it because it natural. Also, when you see “natural ingredients” on a product that does not necessarily mean it is natural – Do your research!
Doing your own research takes time and energy, however, in the long run, it may save time because once you do the research you will become an expert in spotting many so-called scientific claims, marketing strategies, purpose, target audience, and profit seeking (or non-profit seeking groups) that have certain agendas.
One of the fastest growing natural research sites for parents, especially mothers, is Innate Motherhood or InternetMom.org. InternetMom.org is a comprehensive resource guide that provides research, articles, links and sources for natural, vitalistic information related to pregnancy, birthing, breastfeeding, beauty, body, parenting, and family wellness.
1. Trust yourself first. Do NOT trust common, mainstream hear-say! It's easy to spot: It usually starts with, "They say..." You and only you are responsible for yourself and your child/children. Trusting yourself and the research you do is absolutely crucial. Many times, we have well-intentioned, loving and caring friends,family, neighbors, and co-workers who are not privy to the resources, articles, research like you may be, and sometimes they may base their advice on what they have heard, their fears, propaganda, or they are reflecting the products of great marketing on behalf of profit seekers.
2. Consider the source. Where does the information come from?
3. Reveal the agenda of the source by reading between the lines.
4. Recognize target audience. (If it clearly targets a group, question it.)
5. Analyze the purpose and read between the lines.
6. Research the other side, even if you feel you are sure about one side or the other. What you may find will surprise you and further help you in your decision.
7. Seek out the “little guy” speaking out about whatever you are researching. (Generally, these sources don’t have the revenue to mass market or the time to devout to getting the message out; they work like you and me.)
8. Don’t talk to strangers—Don’t let the hear-say of strangers help make your decisions. The definition of a stranger is someone you do not know (for sure) has your best interest at heart. Do not assume that just because someone has power, a title, an education, or a business that they are advising what's best. We see now that most people thought the Earth was flat –for centuries! Or doctors told mothers for years that there is really no difference between mother’s milk and powdered formula, and in fact was better! We heard for years that cigarettes had no harmful effects until someone from the inside spoke up. And, there are countless other examples.
9. Beware of Television and Media: Everyone is a stranger on television with an agenda, including t.v. shows, sitcoms, news media, actors, actresses, marketers, commercials etc.
10. Be Natural. “Nature knows best” and “let nature takes its course” can be translated into all languages for very good reason. From a wellness perspective: Nature DOES know best, and if you let nature takes its course, it always does the greatest good for you. The natural, the ways and laws of nature does not need “research” to support it because it natural. Also, when you see “natural ingredients” on a product that does not necessarily mean it is natural – Do your research!
Doing your own research takes time and energy, however, in the long run, it may save time because once you do the research you will become an expert in spotting many so-called scientific claims, marketing strategies, purpose, target audience, and profit seeking (or non-profit seeking groups) that have certain agendas.
One of the fastest growing natural research sites for parents, especially mothers, is Innate Motherhood or InternetMom.org. InternetMom.org is a comprehensive resource guide that provides research, articles, links and sources for natural, vitalistic information related to pregnancy, birthing, breastfeeding, beauty, body, parenting, and family wellness.
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