You’ve heard a little tickle in their throat, seen the first little sniffle, and now you need to jump into action to look after your child. What do you do? Parenting is all about first-line healthcare, and in these difficult times, effective home care for children’s ills and chills is still essential.
With these simple tips and potent herbs, you can help to keep lungs clear and ease congestion.
Sleep and Rest:
Some children will still have plenty of energy while they’re unwell. Even if this is the case, keep stimulation to a minimum and keeping your child home as much as possible is key for a speedy recovery. Offer lots of opportunities for quiet reading and playing - stock up on library books and invite your child to a crafty afternoon or a quiet Lego session.
Nourishing Nutrients:
Minimise refined sugar, artificial colours/flavours/additives, fried foods, and dairy products. Comfort food can come in the guise of organic chicken broths and soups stocked up with fresh garden herbs such as thyme, sage, rosemary and parsley. Maximise fresh fruit and veg, but don’t be too concerned if your child has less appetite than normal, let them be your guide.
Make it Easy:
Seek out some powerful herbal support that’s easy for your child to take. Look for natural flavours and organic herbs, and choose one that they actually enjoy and ask for. This not only makes your job easier but also adds a comfort factor of them feeling positive about what they’re taking. The best remedies are the ones your child will be able to take and enjoy taking. Kiwiherb Organic Children’s Chest Syrup is naturally orange flavoured, and Kiwiherb Children's Organic Lung Clear Syrup offers a yummy natural strawberry flavour. These products are also certified organic with no added colours or preservatives.
Help Clear Congestion:
One of the great gifts of quality herbal remedies is in clearing congestion: Hyssop and Horseradish are traditionally used in Western Herbal Medicine for their ability to clear mucus from the airways. Thyme and Mullein are naturally antiseptic and work to ease irritation in the respiratory tract.
Elecampane and White Horehound star in the Kiwiherb Herbal Chest Syrup which can be used by all the family. Thyme and Hyssop are excellent additions to the Kiwiherb Children’s Chest Syrup due to their ability to reduce mucus, soothe the chest and gently relax an agitated child.
Kiwiherb Children's Organic Lung Clear Syrup utilises Hyssop, Horseradish and Liquorice to support healthy breathing and lung function. Keep your eyes out for its launch mid-June!
