A cute rhyming title for a reasonably blah expertise. Lately the flu hit our family. Just one member of the family was struck (to date, knock on wooden) and has recovered and I needed to take a minute and write down what helped us. I like to do that to reference myself sooner or later but additionally as a result of I’ve discovered a lot from different mothers sharing what works for them.
When one among my youngsters wakes up telling me they don’t really feel good my intestine reflex is a slight panic. It’s a pure response once we see our baby glassy eyed and feverish, proper? It all the time helps to remind myself that illness is regular. Enjoyable? No. However in some methods we’ve develop into a society that feels we must always by no means be sick. And whereas I want that had been true as a result of illness could be scary and inconvenient, it’s a standard a part of a wholesome and functioning immune system to get and struggle off viruses. Our go go go tempo could make it arduous to just accept the actual fact we’ve to let our our bodies relaxation and do their factor, however the very best factor we will do is hydrate and assist the method.
Additionally, fevers are factor. They’re our physique’s pure method of preventing off an infection. They’ll make us really feel fairly rotten, definitely, however letting them run their course may also help us kick infections sooner. If a toddler can’t sleep due to being uncomfortable by fever, strive the moist sock methodology! Have you ever heard of this traditional treatment? The therapy is based mostly on the concept the physique naturally regulates its temperature. By placing on chilly, moist socks, the physique’s warmth is redirected in the direction of the toes and away from different areas, which may also help open up congested nasal passages and enhance sleep high quality.
Do the Moist Sock Technique
To do the moist sock methodology, you’ll want a pair of cotton socks and a pair of wool socks. Soak the cotton socks in chilly water, then wring them out and put them within the fridge for 15-20 minutes. Whereas the socks chill, the sick individual ought to take a scorching bathtub or bathe to get good and heat. After exiting the tub or bathe, dry off shortly and placed on heat pajamas. Place the chilly, moist cotton socks on the toes, then cowl the moist socks with the wool socks. Tuck into mattress for the evening.
And naturally, above all, observe your mother intestine and instinct. You recognize your baby finest. But when it’s a establishment flu and also you’re searching for just a few at residence flu preventing helpers, right here’s my gameplan when the hand washing fails and we get hit with the flu. And in case you have a favourite treatment I don’t know, please share it with me within the feedback!
At House Flu Combating Favorites
Boiron Oscillococcinum
Actually, do your self a favor and purchase this to have readily available. It’s somewhat pricy, however I include good news- you don’t must down the entire vial to depend as a dose. As I proceed to be taught extra about homeopathy, I perceive that the dose is within the frequency, not the quantity taken at one time. So you may take a complete vial thrice a day as instructions learn, however you may as well get outcomes with taking much less pellets. My good friend who’s tremendous educated within the subject of homeopathy urged placing among the pellets in water and sipping once in a while, however since I’m nonetheless studying to belief all of it, I cut up the doses in half, then progressed to thirds (taking 1/3 a vial each time signs would return, roughly each 2-3 hours). We had big success with this serving to to alleviate signs to permit for higher relaxation and skill to hydrate. I’ll by no means not have these stocked and able to go.
***all the time retailer homeopathic treatments in a cool darkish location away from daylight and any robust smelling substances (together with important oils)
Melatonin
I perceive individuals have combined emotions on this one, and whereas I don’t prefer it for every day dosing, I do really feel it’s a useful instrument for flu. Some research present melatonin can cut back viral entry and replication in addition to lower irritation. It additionally helps my youngsters sleep, which is likely one of the most essential components in therapeutic. This melatonin gummy has no maltodextrin and no synthetic colours or flavors.
Unscented Epsom Salt
Epsom salt baths may also help cut back physique aches and muscle soreness. There’s conflicting data on whether or not or not they will enhance white blood cell depend and velocity up toxin removing, however I do know a heat bathtub with Epsom salt makes my youngsters really feel higher and extra relaxed. Most Epsom salt blends are made with added perfume so I maintain it easy and use unscented Epsom salt, add a pair drops of important oils if I need to add a scent.
Xlear Nostril Spray
This saline spray not solely helps wash out sinuses and moisturize sinus tissue, it additionally has the added enhance of xylitol which may also help cut back swelling and relieve the annoyance of stuffy noses.
Liposomal Vitamin C
Liposomal vitamin C is a type of vitamin C that’s delivered in liposomes, that are tiny bubbles that mimic cell membranes. The massive takeaway although is that Liposomal vitamin C could also be higher absorbed by the physique than common vitamin C. I purchase mine from BodyBio.
Humidifier
As quickly as anybody feels a sniffle I begin operating our massive humidifier in the primary room to extend the humidity. Humid air makes virus particles heavier, inflicting them to fall out of the air sooner which reduces the danger of virus particles being inhaled and illness spreading. Moist air additionally retains our nasal passages and respiratory tracts hydrated, serving to our our bodies struggle off viruses and different pathogens.
Vitamin D
I lately switched to Thorne Vitamin D after my Operate Well being testing in hopes of higher absorption. Vitamin D ranges play an important position in supporting the immune system and defending towards infections. I don’t complement this for the youngsters, however I do be sure they get some sunshine even whereas sick if the day permits it. I’ll have them sit on the porch with their face to the solar for quarter-hour.
Open Home windows and Air Purifiers
There’s nothing higher than recent air breezing by means of the home if the climate permits it, however for when it doesn’t, an air air purifier is so useful in eradicating irritants, viruses, and micro organism from the air decreasing the possibilities of it spreading to different fmaily members.
Electrolytes
Hydration is so essential, particularly when they might not really feel like ingesting or consuming a lot within the first day or two of illness. My ladies prefer to sip Spendrifts or tea to make it extra attention-grabbing than plain water, and electrolytes assist, too! Not solely are they scrumptious (I purchase LMNT), however additionally they assist preserve good hydration with the right mix of magnesium, potassium, and sodium.
No Added Sugar or Dairy
Sugar weakens the immune system and dairy can enhance mucus manufacturing, so we avoid these once we’re feeling sick. I don’t push consuming on the youngsters the best way I do staying hydrated, however as their urge for food returns, my go to meals embrace bone broth based mostly hen soup, chilly sliced strawberries or applesauce (as a result of it sounds good to them most frequently), scrambled eggs, and extra hen soup. 😉
Relaxation
Among the finest cures actually is simply good outdated style relaxation. I can inform when a child feels actually crummy as a result of she received’t need to even hearken to a narrative or watch a film and simply desires to nap on and off. I can inform she’s on track when she will maintain her eyes open for longer and is curious about turning on the TV. I prefer to set her up on a blanket lined sofa (so it’s simpler to clean) and that is still her designated spot till she’s on the mend.
Different Immune Boosters
I make the most of a few of our different immune boosters to assist maintain the remainder of us nicely, like colloidal silver, garlic, my beloved wellness tablets, the chewable model for teenagers, oregano tincture, elderberry, and echinacea relying on signs.
I’m praying the remainder of our family stays nicely and that your home stays wholesome this season, too! Carry on spring, amiright?! 😉
