Diane Van Deren

For most of us, running 124 miles in one week’s time is unimaginable. For Van Deren, it’s part of who she is. Almost 15 years ago, Van Deren had a lobectomy to treat epileptic seizures. The surgery was successful, and since then, she’s experienced a significant change in her physical endurance—she can run without pause for hours. “My legs serve as my words to inspire others to reach their own achievements,” says Van Deren. “I appreciate each chance I have to touch a finish line.”

A supporter of homeopathic medicines, Van Deren is never without her Arnica when she crosses that line, and she wrote to thank us for helping her finish her most recent races. “Your Arnica was an absolute lifesaver for the amount of stress my body went through for two high-profile races. Thanks for your added touch,” she says. And to that we say, “You’re welcome, Diane! Good luck in your next race in Costa Rica—don’t forget your Arnicare!”

Sponsored by New York Family magazine, the show will feature a wide variety of top products and services for maternity, baby and toddler, along with several lectures, seminars and demonstrations from some of the most highly-regarded figures in the pregnancy and parenting worlds. Plus, at noon on both Saturday and Sunday, pregnancy guru Rosie Pope and her panel of MomPrep experts, obstetrician Dr. Amos Grünebaum and pediatric sleep specialist Dr. Whitney Roban, will tackle your toughest questions.

Rosie Pope

Make time to visit the stroller test drive track, relax in the Mom’s Lounge, and participate in interactive demonstrations on topics such as how to swaddle your baby, how to make organic baby food, and pre-school admission do’s and don’ts. And Dads—stop by the Dad’s Lounge for information on issues like work-life balance, the changing role of the father, and adjusting to fatherhood.

Boiron is a returning exhibitor at this year’s show, and Deborah and Heather from our Public Relations team will be on hand to meet with attendees and share samples and information about our Camilia natural teething medicine. Look for conference updates on Twitter via @DeborahBoironPR, and check back next week on Facebook for photos from the event.

What: New York Baby Show

When: May 18-19, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Where: Pier 92 (52nd Street & The West Side Highway, New York City)

How: Tickets are $10/each or $20/family (two adults & up to four children) per day.

Click here to buy your tickets now! Heading to the event? Make sure to stop by our Camilia booth and say hi to our PR team. We would love to meet you!

Join Naturally Savvy and Boiron USA tomorrow night at 9 p.m. ET for a Twitter party to learn how homeopathic medicines and other therapies can work naturally to relieve common complaints such as muscle aches, stiffness, swelling from injuries and even bruising. Our featured expert is Lauren Feder, M.D., a nationally recognized physician who specializes in primary care medicine, pediatrics and homeopathy.

Date: Tuesday, May 14

Time: 9 p.m. ET

Location: #GoodbyePain

Hosts: @NaturallySavvy, @LaurenFederMD, @BoironUSA, @ArnicareUSA and @DeborahBoironPR

Arnicare Gel relieves muscle pain and stiffness due to minor injuries, overexertion and falls, and reduces pain, swelling and discoloration from bruises. It works naturally with your body to relieve pain and helps you feel better faster.

Don’t have a Walgreens in your area? Head to our store locator to find the retailer nearest you.

There’s still plenty of time to enter Arnicare’s “Worth the Work” Sweepstakes, sponsored by Organic Gardening Magazine. Gardening is a physical task—and although the final product is “worth the work”—all that bending and stretching can leave you stiff and achy. So enter now for your chance to win a great prize package of Arnicare products, and start gardening pain-free!

ONE grand prize winner will receive a Gardener’s Survival Kit, including:

- $250 spa certificate

- Arnicare gift basket worth $200

- Rodale’s Encyclopedia of Organic Gardening

THREE runners-up will receive a Gardener’s Mini-Kit, containing:

- One Arnicare Gel 2.6 oz

- One Arnicare Tablets

- One Arnica montana 30C Blue Tube

- Rodale’s Encyclopedia of Organic Gardening

For simple, pain-free gardening tips and to enter Arnicare’s “Worth the Work” Sweepstakes, visit Organic Gardening Magazine’s Facebook page, or click here. The contest runs through June 30, 2013. No purchase is necessary to enter or win.

In honor of Mother’s Day, May’s challenge is “Take Care of YOU!” Get involved and share your experience for a chance to win great prizes, including an Arnicare prize pack from Boiron, featuring Arnicare Gel, Arnicare Tablets, Arnica montana 30C oral pellets, and an Easy Guide to Homeopathic Medicines (a $30 value). Here are some ideas to get you started:

- Connect with your local HMN chapter to learn what other moms are trying and get tips for your challenge.

- Cross a couple of things off your to-do list.

- Make time for yourself—you are important. Block out 30 minutes a day, or a larger chunk of time once a week, for some “mom-me-time,” to do something relaxing or enjoyable (not the laundry!).

- Let go—it’s okay to be less than perfect.

Share your experience with HMN, then enter here for your chance to win an exciting prize pack!

For children ages two and up, Children’s Chestal works naturally with the body to improve the productivity of all types of common coughs. The natural goodness of the honey base coats and soothes the throat, while the blend of homeopathic medicines loosens chest congestion, thereby making the cough more productive for a speedier recovery. This non-drowsy cough syrup also won’t interact with any other medications.

For more information and a Chestal coupon, please visit ChildrensChestal.com, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter. And don’t forget—we’d love to hear how Chestal has helped you or your child feel better! Share your story in the comments below or on our Facebook page.