Natural cold and flu remedies for children

Natural cold and flu remedies for children

(NaturalNews) There have been many recalls on
Children's Tylenol and Motrin over the years due to inadequate (or
non-existent) testing
procedures. This should be a major concern for parents when their
children fall ill. Homeopathic medicine has shown to have an 82.6
percent success rate versus conventional medicine at 67.3 percent
response in regards to respiratory tract infections. This article will
share some natural alternatives to over the counter medicines.

Medicine cabinet must-haves

These
homeopathic medicines can be found at most health food store in quick
dissolving tablet form and can be used for children as well as adults.

Belladonna-
6C: Helpful for fevers that come on suddenly, as well as a clear runny
nose. Belladonna is also helpful in relieving headaches and inflamed red
sore throats.

Pulsatilla-6C: This is to be used when
nasal discharge is thicker and children are acting clingy and weepy. It
is also helpful for earaches that are less intense.

Chamomilla-
6C: This homeopathic remedy is good to have on hand for irritability
and digestive issues. It is also great to help with severe pain
associated with teething, earaches and gas pains.

Homemade medicines

Vapor
Rub is easy to make and doesn't contain petroleum based products such
as many of the commercial alternatives. Mix eucalyptus and peppermint
essential oils with your favorite oil (coconut, olive, apricot, etc.)
and rub the mixture on feet and chest.

Onion and honey cough medicine
is a wonderful homemade alternative without alcohol and other
additives. Make sure to use good honey; local, organic, raw honey is the
best as it will help to prevent allergies as well. Honey and onion both
have anti-bacterial properties and onions contain a compound that
reduces bronchial constriction. Simply chop onions (any color will do)
and place in a jar and cover onion bits with honey. Let it sit overnight
and strain the next day, saving the liquid and discarding the onion
pieces.

Honey and cinnamon has been used to promote health for
centuries. This mixture can be taken at the first sign of cold and has
shown to boost the immune system both separately as well as together.
Simply mix one teaspoon of honey with a teaspoon of cinnamon. Give a
spoonful every couple of hours and it can knock out a cold in a couple
of days.

Healing power of touch

This can be in the form
of hugs, kisses, cuddles or even light placement of the hands on areas
where there is pain and discomfort. Studies have shown healing touch to
reduce pain, boost the immune system, lower stress levels and promote
relaxation and healing.

Natural cold and flu remedies
not only have a much higher success rate, but they are also much more
cost effective and easy to prepare. Homeopathic medicines work to heal
the imbalances that lead to sickness and can be used to prevent the
illness altogether. They provide much better alternatives than the
commercial, over the counter medicines that simply mask the symptoms, or
antibiotics that are shown to lower the immune system and decrease
resistance.

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