Children's Health Tips, Herbs and Supplements

Herbal Medicine for Children

Children’s health is important, especially today. Many parents who want to use herbal medicine with their children face many questions. Is it safe to use herbs with children? If so, what herbs are best for children? How do I adjust the dose for my child’s age and weight? And, how do I get my child to take icky-tasting herbs, especially if they can’t swallow capsules? In this issue of Sunshine Sharing, we’ll address these questions, offer children’s health tips, and provide a list of safe remedies for common ailments that affect children.

Many supplement companies, including Nature’s Sunshine, offer products suitable for children.

Children’s Health Tips for their Lifestyle

Running a wellness center in town for years, many moms and dads came in and asked how I could keep germs from spreading throughout the whole house. I am not sure that is possible, but there are a few tips to help prevent it.

Hand washing is key, especially this past year with the pandemic. Explain to them why hand washing is important in preventing the spread of illnesses.
Use Separate Hand Towels for each child and adult in the house. Color code them for each person in the household. You won’t believe the difference this will make in helping to prevent illness from spreading through the household.
Support a Healthy Immune System by ensuring they get plenty of rest, exercise to expend all that energy, and make time for fun throughout their day.
Stress and Anxiety can be experienced by all of us regardless of our age. Watch out for signs that your child may be experiencing stress. Homework, tests, a new way of studying, and a lack of social activity can create stress for them.
Eat Healthy. Ensure your kids are eating a healthy diet. Start each day with a nutrient-dense breakfast that contains protein. You may also want to include them in creating their own lunch and snack menus, and encourage them to try to create a colorful plate full of vegetables, green salads, and healthy options for the main course. Additionally, make sure they have healthy snacks readily available.