As for myself, well, I would drink werewolf blood if I thought it would make me feel better….so I have tried some things in my day….One natural remedy that worked surprisingly well for congestion was apple cider vinegar. You can either drink a shot of it or pour a few table spoons into a pot of boiling water and breathe in the steam for several minutes. It really clears your sinuses out and loosens everything up–making it easier to breathe.

I’ve not tried it with juliet because you have to be pretty dedicated to swallowing it since the stuff is really strong tasting. I think she would spit it out. But maybe when she is older she will give it a try. But it’s natural and a food item and you might already have it in your pantry.
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For stuffy noses we use:
-Breathe Right Strips at night
-saline solution drops up the nostrils throughout the day (or DIY salt water)
-sometimes we use VapoRub but only if it’s really bad.
-limit dairy prods
-prop head at night

For sore throats:
-drink a small cup of warm salt water thru a straw
-warm herbal tea
-hard candies or lollipops, popsicles
-prop head at night

We also rely heavily on humidifiers, steamy showers, and the “cold thing.”

((hugs)) You’re doing the right thing.
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Many times I have wondered if I was doing my kids more harm than good when having them vaccinated and when giving certain medications due to the possible side effects they cause. Breathing is definitely an essential part of life since we cannot live without oxygen.So I think there are times when medication is very useful and times when we might want to experiment a little with other things but my opinion is that those other things should not even be considered if the child is in distress or in pain. There are a lot of options out there and I would encourage you to look at the statistics, weigh it out and make an educational decision as far as health care decisions are concerned. Study, be aware and take charge of your health care because no one cares as much about you and your family as you do. There are all kind of materials available online today so basically it is up to us individually to do the research. I personally would not rule out medicine because I have seen many times that it has been the tool to keeping someone alive. My mother-in-law was a prime example of this because four hours after removing her meds she passed away so that was proof to me that the meds were keeping her alive. Again – do the research and talk to professionals that have years of education, listen to your gut and go with what it is telling you.