Kids and Fevers

I am writing this rough draft as I lay here with my son who has a fever. I don't jump to reduce a fever. I like when my kids get a fever. It means their body is working to fight off the infection. When you reduce a fever with medication, you interfere with your body's natural defenses. If my child's fever jumps too quickly (or is too high) then I will put my child in a lukewarm bath with some Mary Ruth Organics iodine liquid drops (use code DRORGANICMOMMY) in it.  If my child has a fever for 2-3 days, then they may have a bacterial infection rather than a viral infection. In this case, I will ask my child’s pediatrician for a swab to ensure it’s bacterial before putting them on an antibiotic. I also prefer a targeted antibiotic vs a broad spectrum one as those wipe the gut more than a targeted one. Again, work with your doctor for the best option for your child 

You can also do a lemon soak. I also will give @maryruthorganics lemon balm (use code DRORGANICMOMMY) 

I keep @genexa pain reliever and dye free @motrin on hand just in case 

*for a child under 8 weeks old, if they get a fever over 100.4 you need to go directly to the ER. I always recommend you check with your doctor but this is what I do when dealing with fevers:

1. When sick, I don’t allow any added sugar as sugar depresses the immune system. And SLEEP, lots of sleep. This is also why I don’t like giving a fever reducer, because when you do, a child will feel better to run around and not give their body the rest they need

2.  Supplements:

@tasharose.herbalist elderberry  (use code DRORGANICMOMMY) at first sign (when my 7 year old got sick first, I gave everyone elderberry 1x/day and her 4x/day)

@maryruthorganics ionic zinc (use code DRORGANICMOMMY) doubled up for the sick child 

@maryruthorganics liposomal vitamin C

For adults- I always have @maryruthorganics oregano oil (use code DRORGANICMOMMY) on hand (kills everything but tastes AWFUL). Do not take if breastfeeding as it can cause supply to drop

3. Sliced red onions on bottom of feet with a wool sock over it (no evidence for this but it works for us!) saved me during pregnancy when I was sick

4. Grated garlic clove covered in honey and swallow

5.  @beekeepers_naturals throat spray and @tradmedicinals throat lozenges

6.  @lumeboxpro red light use code DRORGANICMOMMY )on my neck 2x/day and I was better in 48 hours. I love you @plateful.health for making this amazing device

7. Nourishing warm foods like bone/veggie broth and my onion tea (see cold highlight)

8. My homemade cough elixir