Back to School
Thursday, September 17th, 2009
The leaves are falling
One by one.
Summer’s over
School’s begun!
Supporting your Kids Health the natural Way.
Coughs, colds, sneezes, peer pressure, poor concentration and head-lice, are a few of the everyday health issues associated with going back to school and that’s just the teachers!
Immune system support
Seriously the new school year bombards a child’s immune system leaving them more vulnerable to infection. The swine flu frenzy has calmed, although it is expected that the start of the academic year might show an increased incidence. Echinacea is a wonderful herb, which has been proven to decrease the overall risk of catching a cold by 58%, and if you are still unlucky enough to catch a cold it can increase your recovery rate. Black Elder is one of my favourite herbs not only does it attack viruses and stops them replicating, it is packed with antioxidants and tastes great too! ‘Taste the Rainbow’; eat foods of every colour such as blueberries, raspberry, purple sprouting broccoli, purple corn, butternut squash, carrots, and green leafy vegetables. Eating Seasonal Organic fruits and vegetables is nature’s way of providing you the right nutrients at the appropriate time of year when you need them. Even the most perfect diet can have difficulty meeting our body’s demand for nutrients, so taking a good daily multivitamin and mineral combined with Black Elder and echinacea at the beginning of the new school term is an excellent idea, for both your child and the whole family.
Head Lice
Nasty little critter that make my scalp itch just thinking about them yuk!!! In the war against nits its far better to be proactive rather than reactive – that prevention and precaution are the safest and healthiest measures. The chemicals in many traditional head-lice treatments have been associated with serious health risks, however there are many natural preparations that have been shown to nuke head-lice, without causing any health risk to your child. One particularly effective treatment is Riddance, which combines Neem oil with essential oils which have proven to be a highly effective treatment. Each bottle of Riddance comes with a comb so that you can make sure every last nit and eggs are firmly removed. We recommending treating your child’s hair, then combing though thoroughly, repeat this treatment every 3-4 days for a fortnight after the incidence, it’s a good idea to check your child’s hair weekly for any signs of reinfestation. Combine regular combing with using tea tree or neem based shampoos can help prevent re-infestation.
Poor Concentration
For many children getting back into the school routine is a real struggle after a long holiday, with their teachers reporting difficulty controlling behaviour, and hyperactivity. Some children simply have difficulty staying focused and paying attention, being preoccupied by looking out of the window into some distant land! Many children have low levels of certain essential fatty acids (including EPA and DHA) in their bodies. DHA and EPA are omega-3 fatty acids found in cold water fatty Fish oil ,Flax oil, and Hemp oil supplements. Essential Fatty Acids are used to make brain and nerve tissue in the body and are crucial for proper growth, mental function, the immune system and brain development. Children with lower levels of omega-3 fatty acids demonstrated more learning and behavioural problems (such as temper tantrums and sleep disturbances) than kids with normal omega-3 fatty acid levels. Taking an essential fats daily for a minimum of three month allows significant improvements in reading, spelling, and behaviour in the children. Try adding three teaspoons of Eicosanoil to a morning smoothy to ensure your child is getting enough omega 3, 6, and 9, and a smoothy is a brilliant way to deliver some of your five a day fruits.
Sleep Tight
Bedtime is a wonderful time to catch up with your child’s daily news, helping them to unburden, and relax down for a good nights sleep. Badgers Night Night Balm combines essential oils to create a feeling of peace and calm allowing your child to nod of naturally.
Night Night Sleep Tight Make Sure the Bed-bugs don’t bite xxx
