With the start of school and fall season approaching, it’s a good idea to have some cold and flu fighting remedies at hand. This way you can start treating your children as soon as symptoms present themselves.
Below are my favorite natural cold/flu remedies for children: (links listed in comments!)
**Disclaimer: I don’t use ALL of the items listed below every time my children get sick. Sometimes I give them nothing and let their bodies fight and heal on their own. I simply gauge my children’s symptoms and decide what is best**
1. Immune Boosting Foods- these foods are great for every day but are even more important when your child is sick:
A. Raw Organic Fruit: oranges, kiwi,
cantaloupe, berries, mango, and
apricots
B. Raw Organic Vegetables: broccoli,
Brussels sprouts, bell peppers,
cabbage, cauliflower, and
sweet potato
C. Organic Pasture Raised Eggs
D. Grass-fed beef or organ meats
E. Coconut oil and Coconut water
F. Herbs and Spices: onion, garlic,
turmeric, cinnamon, oregano, and
cloves
G. Organic Bone Broth
2. Favorite Supplements:
A. Standard Process Congaplex Chewables: 2-3 (4 times/day). Age 2+ Find it HERE
B. Boiron Oscillococcinum: Follow directions on package. Age 2+ Find it HERE
C. Boiron ColdCalm: Follow directions on package. Age 3+ Find HERE
D. Elderberry Syrup– homemade is best! 1 tsp (3-4 times/day) or dosage should be listed on the product if not homemade. Find HERE
E. Standard Process Catalyn Chewables: 2-3 (4 times/day). Age 1+ Find HERE
F. Standard Process Echinacea: 1 tsp (3-4 times/day) *Do not give to children who are allergic to anything in the daisy family or who have an autoimmune disorder.
Age 6 mos+
*Contact me to purchase at Mitchell Family Chiropractic*
G. Cod Liver Oil– I give this every day. Infants (.5 tsp/day I mix in cold purée).
Age 3 mos+
1 tsp per day for children age 1+. Find HERE
H. Probiotic (Infant): Daily. Start with a pinch and slowly work your way up to 1/4tsp. Age 0-12 mos Find HERE
I. Probiotic (Child): Daily. Start with a pinch and slowly work your way up to 3/4 tsp.
Age 1+ Find HERE
J. Essential Oils: Plant Therapy. I am in LOVE with this company and their high quality oils. They have a KidSafe Line that I can’t live without. You seriously have to check them out! Here’s a post I did on my favorite oils within the KidSafe Line: Find HERE
Shop the whole line HERE!
K. Vitamin C Spray: Age 4+ Although I have given my 1 year old a squirt here and there with no issues. Find HERE
If your child is throwing up, it is best to give them nothing for a few hours to let their digestive tract rest. Then, water or coconut water should be given to ensure proper hydration.
When your child is not sick, a traditional diet of vegetables, fruits, eggs, meat, fish, nuts, and seeds is best to maintain a healthy immune system.
WHEN HOME REMEDIES ARE NOT APPROPRIATE
TRAUMA: If your child has a serious injury, head for the emergency room. Our trauma doctors are wonderful gifts to our society and we need to make use of them when bad things happen. When your child falls out of a tree and a bone is sticking out through his skin, you don’t want to treat that at home.
EXTREMELY HIGH FEVER: Most fevers play a beneficial role in your child’s health but an extremely high fever (over 104degrees) can be a dangerous situation for a young child and you may need to get emergency care.
TROUBLE BREATHING: This is another situation that calls for quick action. If a child is unresponsive, limp in your arms, or has glazed eyes, you need to get help. Dial 911 or hurry him to the emergency room.
Source: www.westonaprice.org
*As always, run this information by your pediatrician to ensure it is best for your child.
Questions? Just ask!
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