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Kids getting sick often
Hi There, my 2 girls (4.5 and 7 years old) get sick often. I believe they catch it from school and then bring it home and pass it on to their sister. My youngest usually gets sick first.Is there anything I can give them to boost their immune system and prevent them catching the colds.
The symptoms are usually:
-sore throat for 1 day, plugged nose (clear at first, then yellow) for about 1 week and usually a cough (worse at night).
They both eat very well - gluten and dairy free, mainly organic. Very active girls, lots of fresh air. We live in sunshine. They get plenty of sleep.
When we were out of town for 7 weeks last summer they didn't get sick one - just wanted to make mention of that.
Thanks in advance!
Lemifi on 2013-11-06
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Hi- this is a time when kids do pick up all these things from school,
and it actually strengthens or builds their immune system.However,
when you have a lot of kids in the class constantly sick or going to
school when they should be at home it can be overwhelming.
All colds, flu 's etc do not start out always with the same thing-
it would be great for you to get a remedy kit for kids- they come
with instructions on how to pick a remedy depending on the symptoms
showing up.
Google homeopathic remedy kits for children- Ainsworths in the UK
has a very popular one with detailed remedy instructions, WHP
a supplier on this site remedies shop has good kits also (Washington
Homeopathics)
It is not going to be the same remedy every time, if you are in usa,
whole foods has Wellness Formula for kids, which has been around
for over 20 years, it has vitamins and herbs to boost immune system
and I used that when I could tell someone was just starting to feel
low with no symptoms. You can also use Ferrum Phos cell salt 6x
when you know child is a little low , Ferrum Phos (Ferrum Phosphoricum)
Ferrum Met. (iron) + Phosphorus (phosphoric acid) Our 1st Aid Cell Salt. All acutes and first aid. It is the rescue remedy of the cell salts 1st stage of all acute diseases & its great for the end stage of disease, convalescent.
A good 1st aid and trauma remedy, a sprained ankle with no swelling and no modalities. Torn ligaments.
Inflammation:
The cardinal signs for inflammation are 1) Heat, 2) Redness, 3) Swelling, and 4) Pain. Ferrum Phos is useful in inflammation of all tissues of the body except bone. Its the best of the 12 cell salt remedies for inflammation, especially in anemic persons. #1 remedy for non-descriptor sore throat. The person feels a little weak, heavy headache with a scratchy sore throat. All kinds of sore throats especially inflammatory, red throat, burny feeling without a bad breath. Fevers of unknown origin. Low to midrange fevers. Fevers with weakness and exhaustion. They feel tired and feverish and they dont know whats wrong.
Early stages of Pneumonia ( Hylands brand is at
Whole Foods) Follow bottle directions for the age of child and stop
giving it when child is better.
Regards,
Simone717
[message edited by simone717 on Wed, 06 Nov 2013 20:54:00 GMT]
and it actually strengthens or builds their immune system.However,
when you have a lot of kids in the class constantly sick or going to
school when they should be at home it can be overwhelming.
All colds, flu 's etc do not start out always with the same thing-
it would be great for you to get a remedy kit for kids- they come
with instructions on how to pick a remedy depending on the symptoms
showing up.
Google homeopathic remedy kits for children- Ainsworths in the UK
has a very popular one with detailed remedy instructions, WHP
a supplier on this site remedies shop has good kits also (Washington
Homeopathics)
It is not going to be the same remedy every time, if you are in usa,
whole foods has Wellness Formula for kids, which has been around
for over 20 years, it has vitamins and herbs to boost immune system
and I used that when I could tell someone was just starting to feel
low with no symptoms. You can also use Ferrum Phos cell salt 6x
when you know child is a little low , Ferrum Phos (Ferrum Phosphoricum)
Ferrum Met. (iron) + Phosphorus (phosphoric acid) Our 1st Aid Cell Salt. All acutes and first aid. It is the rescue remedy of the cell salts 1st stage of all acute diseases & its great for the end stage of disease, convalescent.
A good 1st aid and trauma remedy, a sprained ankle with no swelling and no modalities. Torn ligaments.
Inflammation:
The cardinal signs for inflammation are 1) Heat, 2) Redness, 3) Swelling, and 4) Pain. Ferrum Phos is useful in inflammation of all tissues of the body except bone. Its the best of the 12 cell salt remedies for inflammation, especially in anemic persons. #1 remedy for non-descriptor sore throat. The person feels a little weak, heavy headache with a scratchy sore throat. All kinds of sore throats especially inflammatory, red throat, burny feeling without a bad breath. Fevers of unknown origin. Low to midrange fevers. Fevers with weakness and exhaustion. They feel tired and feverish and they dont know whats wrong.
Early stages of Pneumonia ( Hylands brand is at
Whole Foods) Follow bottle directions for the age of child and stop
giving it when child is better.
Regards,
Simone717
[message edited by simone717 on Wed, 06 Nov 2013 20:54:00 GMT]
♡ simone717 last decade
Thank-you Simone717
Fitness - personal choice plus health reasons for dairy and gluten free diet. Family history of chrohns, IBS, colon cancr.
Fitness - personal choice plus health reasons for dairy and gluten free diet. Family history of chrohns, IBS, colon cancr.
Lemifi last decade
A well selected homeopathic remedy will take care of any underlying issues and get the kids out of this cycle.
If you are interested, please fill out this questionnaire.
1. Age, weight, height
2. Physical appearance of the child (features, complexion )
3. Milestones achieved and what age (teething, standing, walking )
4. Symptoms of the health problem
5. What makes the problem better
6. What makes the problem worse
7. How is the child behaving during this problem
8. How long the problem has been there
9. What is the reason of the problem in mothers view
10. How is the stool & urine
11. How is the childs sleep
12. What is the child afraid of
13. Where does the child sweat normally
14. Any problems with nose, throat, ears, chest
15. Describe the nature of the child
16. Is the child chilly or hot
17. How was the pregnancy of the mother
18. How is the relationship of mother & father
If you are interested, please fill out this questionnaire.
1. Age, weight, height
2. Physical appearance of the child (features, complexion )
3. Milestones achieved and what age (teething, standing, walking )
4. Symptoms of the health problem
5. What makes the problem better
6. What makes the problem worse
7. How is the child behaving during this problem
8. How long the problem has been there
9. What is the reason of the problem in mothers view
10. How is the stool & urine
11. How is the childs sleep
12. What is the child afraid of
13. Where does the child sweat normally
14. Any problems with nose, throat, ears, chest
15. Describe the nature of the child
16. Is the child chilly or hot
17. How was the pregnancy of the mother
18. How is the relationship of mother & father
fitness last decade
see below - thanks!
1. Age, weight, height
4 years, 10 months old - 40lbs, 40 inches
7 year, 4 months old, 4 feet
2. Physical appearance of the child (features, complexion )
4 yrs - fair skin, blonde (tinge of red) hair, blue eyes
7 yrs - fair skin, blonde hair, blue eyes (can get dark circles and puffy eyes easily)
3. Milestones achieved and what age (teething, standing, walking )
4 yrs - never crawled, bum scooted till she was 20 months! teeth early (3.5 months)
7 yrs - crawled at 1 year, walked at 18 months; teeth early (3.5 months)
4. Symptoms of the health problem
both - upset belly, sore throat for 1 day, plugged nose (clear at first, then yellow) for about 1 week and usually a cough (worse at night).
5. What makes the problem better
both - lots of sleep
6. What makes the problem worse
both - lack of sleep
7. How is the child behaving during this problem
both - irritable, cranky, lethargic, not much of an appetite
8. How long the problem has been there
both - have gotten sick since often since they were a baby
9. What is the reason of the problem in mothers view
both - i don't like seeing them sick so often, they are so lethargic, less active
10. How is the stool & urine
both - overall very good although loose stool when they are sick
11. How is the childs sleep
both - good approx 10-12 hours
12. What is the child afraid of
4 yrs old - pitch black dark
7 yrs old - her friend not liking what she wears (or other physical - hair, shoes, clothes)
13. Where does the child sweat normally both - face/forehead
14. Any problems with nose, throat, ears, chest
4 - none that i know of
7 - her neck and by her ears are often sore as though her lymph nodes are tender (plus her ears hurt often)
15. Describe the nature of the child
4 yrs - loves to have fun, play, like attention, artistic, creative
7 yrs - focused, determined, easily distracted, loves to be active, individual activities
16. Is the child chilly or hot
4 - often cold
7 - often hot
17. How was the pregnancy of the mother
both - very good (was induced with both); breastfed both till 14 months
18. How is the relationship of mother & father
good very good/close
father travels often
1. Age, weight, height
4 years, 10 months old - 40lbs, 40 inches
7 year, 4 months old, 4 feet
2. Physical appearance of the child (features, complexion )
4 yrs - fair skin, blonde (tinge of red) hair, blue eyes
7 yrs - fair skin, blonde hair, blue eyes (can get dark circles and puffy eyes easily)
3. Milestones achieved and what age (teething, standing, walking )
4 yrs - never crawled, bum scooted till she was 20 months! teeth early (3.5 months)
7 yrs - crawled at 1 year, walked at 18 months; teeth early (3.5 months)
4. Symptoms of the health problem
both - upset belly, sore throat for 1 day, plugged nose (clear at first, then yellow) for about 1 week and usually a cough (worse at night).
5. What makes the problem better
both - lots of sleep
6. What makes the problem worse
both - lack of sleep
7. How is the child behaving during this problem
both - irritable, cranky, lethargic, not much of an appetite
8. How long the problem has been there
both - have gotten sick since often since they were a baby
9. What is the reason of the problem in mothers view
both - i don't like seeing them sick so often, they are so lethargic, less active
10. How is the stool & urine
both - overall very good although loose stool when they are sick
11. How is the childs sleep
both - good approx 10-12 hours
12. What is the child afraid of
4 yrs old - pitch black dark
7 yrs old - her friend not liking what she wears (or other physical - hair, shoes, clothes)
13. Where does the child sweat normally both - face/forehead
14. Any problems with nose, throat, ears, chest
4 - none that i know of
7 - her neck and by her ears are often sore as though her lymph nodes are tender (plus her ears hurt often)
15. Describe the nature of the child
4 yrs - loves to have fun, play, like attention, artistic, creative
7 yrs - focused, determined, easily distracted, loves to be active, individual activities
16. Is the child chilly or hot
4 - often cold
7 - often hot
17. How was the pregnancy of the mother
both - very good (was induced with both); breastfed both till 14 months
18. How is the relationship of mother & father
good very good/close
father travels often
Lemifi last decade
There are no specific homeopathic medicines which are thought to be more effective than others in augmenting a person's own immune and defense system. Each homeopathic medicine is thought to be effective when it is properly prescribed. The trick is to find the correct homeopathic medicine that fits the person's unique pattern of symptoms.
Just give your child natural boosters like oranges daily or within 3 days, Also give them peppermint leaves 10-15 empty stomach morning time
Just give your child natural boosters like oranges daily or within 3 days, Also give them peppermint leaves 10-15 empty stomach morning time
Dr. Rahat last decade
Please respond when you have adequate time at your hands so that you can give detailed reply.
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Accordingly edit your response.
e.g.Q-5: I am looking at an answer which explains as follows 'loose stool, watery, foul smell, rumbling in tummy, pressure feels good on tummy. Sore throat is relieved by warm drinks and gargles, swallowing hurts, tonsils get swollen and look red.....'
Accordingly edit your response.
fitness last decade
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