lies for children, calming them while also promoting immune response. Essential oils are another boon. “Te


benefits of using essential oils on children are immense. Many oils are safe for all age groups and can elevate mood, induce relaxation and boost natural defenses,” says holistic nurse and certified clinical aromatherapist Patricia Springer, in Ma- son, Ohio. Springer recommends diffus- ing organic lemon or orange essential oil for 30 minutes two to three times a day in the house or applying one to two drops on a cotton ball and inhaling. Adding a few drops of Roman cham-


omile or lavender essential oil to Epson or sea salt makes a calming, immune- boosting bath.


Homeopathy Homeopathy is a system of natural healing to which kids oſten respond positively. Tere are well-known over-the-counter remedies that treat acute conditions without side effects, but certified classical homeopath Julia Eastman, a doctor of Ori- ental medicine in Naples, Florida, recom- mends a more thorough approach. “Homeopathy can be life-changing, but


it’s a system based upon the unique physi- cal, emotional and energetic constitution of the individual. Going to a board-certified classical homeopath is the ideal route, because they can profile the child’s complete constitution, including patterns of illness and personality for the best possible result.” Treating children’s illness homeo-


pathically when symptoms arise without taking the big picture into account can sometimes cause more harm than good. “Homeopathic remedies are not preven- tive medicine unto themselves, but using them constitutionally can help to improve overall health, immunity included,” says Eastman, who has witnessed dangerously high fevers in infants relieved within minutes when whole-care homeopathy has been applied. Health is wealth, and fortifying the


next generation benefits us all.


Marlaina Donato is a freelance writer, author and multimedia artist. Connect at MarlainaDonato.com.


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