Family Health

Many families and their children, especially when they are young seem to be plagued with constant minor illnesses such as:

• Coughs & colds
• Teething problems & ear infections
• Digestive  issues
• Skin problems such as eczema & acne
• Poor sleeping patterns
• Bed wetting
• Poor behaviour
• Molluscum contagiousum

We can safely treat these illnesses using natural medicine as children have a wonderful vitality and respond very quickly to treatment. Natural medicine boosts their immune system and supports the body’s natural ability to heal itself. 

Parents are not exempt from illness during these years. Many experience stress and lack of patience, depression, insomnia, tiredness and general fatigue among other things. Parents need to be well to cope with the physical and emotional demands of children. 

Remember you and your family’s health needs are constantly changing. Prevention is the ideal, however in the event of an illness arising it is best to seek treatment at the onset as you will recover much more quickly and you can prevent a small problem becoming a much bigger one.

Your naturopath can advise you on the home management of minor illnesses and help you prepare a first aid kit to use at home.