A mother is many things. Among one of the most important is a nurse. Sicknesses are inevitable with children. I am thankful for the opportunity to nurse our children to health. They need extra doses of love and tender care that only a mother's touch can give. My children want me close by when they are sick. They feel vulnerable and need the reassurance that everything is going to be fine.
I will be sharing various quick, easy remedies I have used with my children. Here is one I use for cough and colds.
You will need:
1 Cup raw honey (local honey is best)
1 cup lemon juice
1 purple onion
1 head of garlic (not one clove)
2 purple radishes (optional)
Instructions:
Blend all together in a blender. Store in a glass container in the refrigerator. Administer one spoonful 3-4 times a day for at least 3 days. Depending on the coughing, you can give it more frequent.
This remedy anti viral, anti bacterial and boosts the immune system. As a matter of fact, it is good to always take it, even if they are not sick. Try it, it is not bad, my children like it!
What are some remedies you do for your children when they are sick with cough or colds?
I will be sharing various quick, easy remedies I have used with my children. Here is one I use for cough and colds.
You will need:
1 Cup raw honey (local honey is best)
1 cup lemon juice
1 purple onion
1 head of garlic (not one clove)
2 purple radishes (optional)
Instructions:
Blend all together in a blender. Store in a glass container in the refrigerator. Administer one spoonful 3-4 times a day for at least 3 days. Depending on the coughing, you can give it more frequent.
This remedy anti viral, anti bacterial and boosts the immune system. As a matter of fact, it is good to always take it, even if they are not sick. Try it, it is not bad, my children like it!
- In addition to this cough syrup, I give them our homemade Elderberry Tincture.
- If I see an infection, like green mucus coming out, I add a homemade echinacea goldenseal tincture formula.
- I sprinkle kelp (children's pepper as we call it) and powdered rosehips (children's cayenne) on their meals for vitamin C.
- Chicken soup, bone broths are excellent too for congestion.
- In the night, I rub their chests, backs and sole of their feet with a homemade vapor rub and put socks on for the night.
- I keep an aroma diffuser and humidifier with lavender and/or eucalyptus oil.
- Calming baths with epsom salts, for aches.
- Herbal teas like chamonmille, peppermint and spearmint are great too. In the morning I like to have cinnamon tea.
- A garlic lemonade to sip through the day too.
- Don't forget the cod liver oil and coconut oil.
- And their regular homemade multivitamin and mineral tincture.
- Remember the most important ingredient is lots of Mommy love.
What are some remedies you do for your children when they are sick with cough or colds?
