Just like every other parent, I know you want to avoid catching your kids illnesses. There is nothing worse then having to take care of sick children when you feel just as bad (or worse!). Nine times out of ten I'm able to stand strong through the illnesses in my home. This is mostly due to the fact that I eat well and do things regularly to boost my immune system. On top of this, there are a few things I do as soon as I notice my children are getting sick.
Prevention as a Lifestyle
Diet
The biggest reason I'm usually able to avoid the illnesses is because of my diet. Sticking to a low-sugar diet is the absolute best choice you can make. If you want to be super strict about it, avoid refined sugar all together. There are so many dietary theories you can follow but this is really the most important thing. There are differences in all of the different theories but none of the healthy diets disagree with this factor.
Supplements
In addition to a healthy diet, I use immune boosting supplements on a daily basis. These are a must during the Fall and Winter but also good to take every few days in the Spring and Summer as well.
- Elderberry Syrup
- Probiotics
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin D3 K2
- Raw local honey
What You Can Do to Avoid Catching Your Kids Illnesses
As soon as I see some sniffles or I hear a cough, there are a few things I do immediately.
#1 – Take Life Down a Notch
If someone in my family is starting to get sick that means we are doing too much. It's easy to be busy and do a lot so this can be harder then it sounds. It's probably the most important thing you can do to avoid getting your kids illnesses and to speed up their recovery. Skip some extra activities, get everyone to bed early (even you!) and take a sick day if you have to.
#2 – Double Up Daily Supplements
Once there is an illness in the house, I give everyone Elderberry Syrup 2-3 times per day. We also double up on Vitamin C and Probiotics (this is the one I give my kids) and take them both twice a day.
#3 – Oregano Oil
Oregano is a powerful anti everything! It's best to keep a bottle of oregano oil capsules on hand so you can take them as soon as you notice something going on. It's also important to take natural remedies regularly. I will take this twice a day while my children are sick. You can get this in a tincture form or even an essential oil but the taste is horrendous. That's why I prefer the capsules, this is the one I take.
#4 – Propolis
Propolis is really helpful for sore throats and coughs. I give this to my children when they are sick but I also take some myself. It works in a few different forms. I keep propolis oil on hand and just put a few drops in the mouth 2-3 times per day. Recently, I started buying these Manuka Honey & Propolis Lozenges and I have 1-2 per day when my children are sick. If I start to feel a slight tickle in my throat these always do the trick.
If you really want to avoid catching your kids illnesses, follow these tips and you will see a big difference!
We’ve been doing elderberry syrup daily, then echinacea when someone in the house has a cold. So far, so good!
Babies and kid’s immune system are sensitive. This is the reason why they can easily catch illness if not given the right care for them. Yes, as adults, we are the one responsible to take care of them and these things you’ve shared here in your post is a big help already so the kids can enjoy their childhood and not worrying of having sickness anymore.
We take 1-2tsp Apple cider vinegar when sick or to avoid getting sick. I also like Doterra on Guard beadlets. We take Juice Festiv everyday and I feel it has kept us healthy for many years. Extra veggies and lemon water when sick or during flu season.