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Children’s supplements
Hello B, I am inquiring about the best supplements for children from the age of six to the age of twelve. How do I strengthen their immunity during this period while they suffer from asthma and eczema?Unfortunately, my son is six years old and he has water in the ear. How should I treat it by just cleaning the nose?
Thank you very much
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Hey ,
Strengthening the immune function of your children can be done. We even have a nice document (just click here) that could give you some tips!
Asthma
Helping kids with asthma can be done by avoiding typical asthma triggers. Asthma triggers vary from child to child. Common asthma triggers include:
• Colds or other respiratory infections
• Allergens such as dust mites or pollen
• Pet dander
• Exercise
• Cold weather
• Mold and dampness
• Cockroach exposure
• Cigarette smoke and other irritants in the air
• Severe heartburn (gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD)Water in ears
I’m sure might have some better tips than I do since I don’t have kids. If you tried drying the outer ear with a soft towel or cloth but it didn’t work, you could also try:
• Tip your kid’s head to one side to help the water drain. Gently pull on the earlobe so that the ear canal will be straightened. This can help the water flow.
• Turn your blow dryer on the lowest setting and blow it toward the ear. Hold it at least a foot away.
• Tilt the head sideways and seal it tightly with a cupped palm. Pushing your hand back and forth in a rapid motion against your ear creates a vacuum, forcing the water to drain out of the ear.
• A homemade ear drop combining rubbing alcohol and white vinegar in equal proportion helps the ear to get rid of that trapped water. It also acts as an anti-bacterial medication as helps in keeping the growth of bacteria at bay and thus prevents infection. Pour a tablespoon of this ear drop into your ear and let it drain out after 30 seconds tilting your head sideways. While the acid breakdown cerumen trapping the water, alcohol helps in taking out the water along with it.
• Performing the ‘Valsalva Manoeuvre. This is the method when tried to help in opening blocked Eustachian tubes, pushing water out of the ear. Just close your mouth and press your nostrils close with your fingers, taking a deep breath. Blow air out gently from your nose. While doing so if you hear a popping sound, this means your Eustachian tube is now opened. Be careful not to blow too hard as it may cause damage to your eardrum.Again: Bernadette might have some better tips here, but right now she is travelling!
I hope this helps!
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Hi regarding multi-vitamins for kids… because there are so many different types and formulations of multivitamins, please help me narrow it down for you.
1. What do your children typically eat, and more importantly, what do they NOT eat or refuse to eat?
2. Do they have any symptoms or been told they’re low in a particular micronutrient (i.e. vitamin/mineral)?
3. I’m assuming they can’t swallow pills correct? Do you know if they have a preference in terms of the form (hard chewable, gummy chewable, liquid, powder)?
4. Have you tried giving them a multivitamin before? If so, what brand was it, and did they like it?As you know, children can be picky so we always have to factor in what they’re willing to take regularly. I once got my kids a food-based chewable multi (Naturelo brand) and they spat it out and said it tasted like dog food!
Regarding your question about water in the ears, I have a protocol for Swimmer’s Ear inside the Resource section under “Protocols” here.
Asthma and eczema both have gut health as a common theme. Have you ever done any functional stool testing for your children to get an idea of how to support their gut and digestive function? It’s a poop test, so non-invasive.
I also encourage you to read this previous post about asthma and what can be done from a root cause perspective.
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Thanks for your valuable advice.
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Hello, my six-year-old son has nasal congestion, which leads to an abundance of mucus that leads to water retention in the ear, and now he does not hear. Is it possible to treat in a way other than wine.
How can I get mucus out faster?
I clean his nose with water and salt four times a day, but now the congestion persists for two months. And the doctor says you need to have an operation to drain the water. what to do?
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would the doctor say it’s similar to having swimmer’s ear? If so, I share a protocol for that here.
But more importantly, let’s help you figure out why your son is having sinus congestion. Often, this could be a food sensitivity.
Have you tried eliminating dairy for example from his diet for at least 30 days to see if this improves his symptoms? Dairy is very mucous producing.
Knowing that you were affected by mold, could this also be affecting your son? Mold spores have an affinity for the sinuses and lungs.
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My son never eats cheese or milk. If my son is affected by mold, what steps can help in the solution?
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it’s similar to the steps I shared for adults in the Mold & Mycotoxin Illness course. Making sure he’s no longer exposed to mold, opening up his drainage pathways (is he constipated for example?), and with kids really encouraging lots of sweaty play and fiber to help bind mycotoxins through bile and stool.
Have you ever run a mycotoxin test or organic acids test on him?
Also, Dr. Jill Crista has a great course for helping kids with mold. It’s only $47 and B Better members get a 10% discount using code BBETTER) if you’re interested.
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Can you help me where can I test mycotoxins or test organic acids in Dubai or Abu Dhabi?
Of course, I will sign up for Dr. Jill Christa’s course to help my children from mold.
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please send an email to support@bernadetteabraham.com with your son’s full name, date of birth, your phone number, shipping & billing address. Let Ariana know which tests you’d like to order and we’ll help you out.
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Thanks dear
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