arents know the experience of awakening to cries in the night, only to find your child flushed, hot, and sweaty. What can you do to help them feel better?
Dress your child in lightweight clothing and cover them with a light sheet or blanket. Provide plenty of fluids, including water, diluted fruit juice, herbal teas (chamomile, ginger, licorice, lemon balm, red clover), or soup frequently to keep the throat moist and the body hydrated. For sore throats, offer popsicles with fruit juice and lozenges made with slippery elm or zinc. Sponge baths with warm water can make your child more comfortable and reduce fever.
Add eucalyptus drops to aroom humidifier. Use chest rubs to increase circulation and relax chest and respiratory muscles. Encourage plenty of rest.
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Natural health products for their immune system
Support your child’s immune system with a sugar-free multivitamin, including Vitamin C, Vitamin D and zinc.
When they’re sick, try herbal echinacea, astragalus and garlic. Crush garlic and let it set for about five minutes torelease immune-stimulating oils, then mix with butter and spread onto bread for yummy garlic toast!
Prevention is key to avoid repetitive cycles of antibiotics or other medications. Powerful prevention tools such as breastfeeding, good nutrition, natural health products, emotional well-being, a nontoxic environment, and plenty of rest and exercise, are key elements to keeping your child healthy. H&L
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