GENERAL SUPPLEMENTS TO SUPPORT OVERALL HEALTH
Updated May 2006

To maintain good health, every child should take:

1. A high-potency multivitamin/mineral complex:

Nature’s Plus
SOL Animal Parade Chewables/Animal Parade Gummies/Animal Parade Liquid/ Animal Parade Shake
Baby Plex (for infants)
Love Bites
Animal Parade Vitagels
Schiff
Liquid Children’s Multivitamin
Natrol
Kid’s Companion Tropical Berry Liquid Multiple
Salus Haus
Kindervital (age between 6 mths-6 yrs) or Epresat (age 6 yrs onwards)
Nordic Naturals
Nordic Berries
Rainbow Light
Gummy Bear Essential Multivitamin
Gummy Power Sour Multivitamin

2. Essential fatty acid complex:

Nordic Naturals
Liquid Children’s DHA/ Liquid Artic Cod Liver Oil (from 8 months onwards)
Children’s DHA Soft gels
Complete Omega 3-6-9 Junior or DHA
Omega 3 Gummies
Nature’s Plus
Animal Parade DHA/ Animal Parade Omega 3.6.9 Junior
Garden of Life
Icelandic Cod Liver Oil
Source Naturals
Attentive DHA
Rainbow Light
Omegalicious

3. Probiotics:

Nature’s Plus
AcidophiKidz (age 2 year onwards)
Junior Dophilus (age 4 year onwards)

Source Naturals
Life Flora (all ages)
Bifidyn (all ages)

Nutricology
Symbiotics + FOS

Culturelle
Lactobacillus GG Probiotic (open capsule and empty contents into food or beverage; can also be consumed by breast-feeding moms for transfer of friendly flora to nursing babies)

Garden of Life
Primal Defense Kids (age 3 year onwards)

American Health
Chewable Acidophilus (age 2 year onwards)

4. Additional antioxidants:

Nature’s Plus
SOL Animal Parade Vitamin C
Orange Juice Vitamin C 100 mg/250 mg
Liquid Vitamin C
Chewable Acerola – C
LoveBuffs
Animal Parade Super Fruits
Herbal Active Grape Seed Extract

Rainbow Light
Vitamin C Slices

Nature’s Answer
Liquid Vitamin C

American Health
Liquid Ester-C
Chewable Ester-C
Ester-C Powder

Recommended intake for Vitamin C is 125-250 mg daily.

5. Additional calcium/magnesium:

Nature’s Plus
SOL Animal Parade Calcium
Liquid Calcium
Chewable Calcium Milk-Free + Vitamin D
Chewable Calcium Malted Milk Balls with Vitamin D

Nature’s Answer
Liquid Cal/Mag Supreme

Salus Haus
Floradix Saludynam
Floradix Calcium
Floradix Magnesium

Try to achieve 60%-80% of RDI for calcium and magnesium. The rest should come from food sources.

Please note that for short-term natural treatment:

A. Therapeutic dosage for Vitamin C is 50 mg per year of child’s age, twice daily (taking into consideration the dose already found in the multivitamin & antioxidant complexes).

B. Therapeutic dosage for Omega-3 EFAs from fish oils is 1 ml for every 25-30 lbs of body weight. Triple the dosage for the first 3 months, and then revert to this dosage.

C. For EFAs from purely vegetarian sources, therapeutic dosage is 1 teaspoon for children 2 and under, 2 teaspoons for children 3 to 6 and 3 teaspoons for children 7 to 12.

NB. NAHS is the abbreviation for North American Herb & Spice

SPECIFIC HEALTH CONDITIONS

ACNE / PIMPLES / BLEMISHES
Gaia Herbs Echinacea Supreme for Children or Herbs for Kids Sweet Echinacea or Bioforce Echinacea Complex
Tea Tree Essential Oil
NAHS Oreganol
Nature’s Plus Liquid Milk Thistle Extract A/F
Nelsons Acne Gel/ Tea Tree Cream
Nordic Naturals Complete Omega 3-6-9 Liquid (1/2 – 1 tsp)
Source Naturals OptiZinc
Rabenhorst B-Aktiv/ Gemuse Juice (for detoxification and cleansing)
Optional:
Nature’s Answer Vitex Agnus Castus (if acne/pimples are linked to menstrual cycles)

ADD/ADHD/ENHANCING MENTAL CONCENTRATION, FOCUS & MEMORY
It is important that the child with ADD/ ADHD takes the full complement of general supplements listed above. For additional support:
Nature’s Answer Liquid B Complex
Gaia Herbs Melissa Supreme for Children or Planetary Formulas Calm Child
Herbs for Kids Chamomile Calm
Nordic Naturals Children's DHA/DHA/Liquid Arctic Cod Liver Oil/Complete Omega 3-6-9 (for more serious cases, especially if accompanied by skin condition)
Gaia Herbs Ginkgo Leaf A/F Glycerite
Nature’s Plus SOL Animal Parade Shake/Spirutein Junior
Nature’s Plus Liquid Grapeseed Extract
NAHS Kid-e-Kare Attention Drops
Peppermint and/or Lemon Essential Oils (in burner, in bath or as massage oil, together with carrier oil)
Salus Haus Floradix Saludynam, and/or individual Floradix Calcium & Magnesium liquid minerals
BioStrath Elixir

ALLERGIES
Respiratory allergies:
Sambucol Regular/For Children/Sugar-Free/Immuno-Forte
Planetary Herbals Elderberry Syrup
Nature’s Answer Eyebright
Gaia Herbs Warming Vaporous Rub or NAHS Kid-e-Kare Rubbing Oil
If allergies are suspected to be digestion/food-related:
Nature’s Plus Junior Dophilus/AcidophiKidz or Source Naturals Life Flora or Nutricology Symbiotics + FOS or Nature’s Way Primadolphilus or Garden of Life Primal Defense Kids or American Health Chewable Acidophilus
Bioforce Yarrow Complex
If allergies exhibit as dermatitis or eczema:
Nature’s Answer Nettle
Natra-Bio Children’s Allergy
American Health Liquid Ester-C/Chewable Ester-C or Nature’s Plus SOL Animal Parade Vitamin C/Orange Juice Vitamin C/Liquid Vitamin C or Nature’s Answer Liquid Vitamin C/ Rainbow Light Vitamin C Slices
Nelson’s Calendula Cream
Source Naturals/ Garden of Life Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
Nordic Naturals Complete Omega 3.6.9 Liquid
Optional:
Bioforce Urtica (Nettle)

ANEMIA
Salus Haus Floradix/Floravital Liquid Iron Formula
American Health Liquid Ester-C/Chewable Ester-C or Nature’s Plus SOL Animal Parade Vitamin C/Orange Juice Vitamin C/Liquid Vitamin C or Nature’s Answer Liquid Vitamin C/ Rainbow Light Vitamin C Slices
Nature’s Plus KidzGreens/Algae Max or Source Naturals Yaeyama Chlorella/ Emerald Garden Chlorella

APRAXIA/DYSPRAXIA/DYSLEXIA
Gaia Herbs Melissa Supreme for Children
Nordic Naturals Complete Omega 3-6-9 Liquid/Softgels
Nature’s Plus Animal Parade Shake
Nature’s Answer Liquid Super B Complex
NAHS Kid-e-Kare Attention Drops
BioStrath Elixir
Gaia Herbs Ginkgo Leaf A/F Glycerite

ASTHMA
Sambucol Regular/For Children/Sugar-Free/Immuno-Forte
Planetary Herbals Elderberry Syrup
Nature’s Answer Eyebright
Bioforce Galeopsis (Hemp Nettle)
NAHS Kid-e-Kare Immune Support or Oreganol (older children)
American Health Liquid Ester-C/Chewable Ester-C or Nature’s Plus SOL Animal Parade Vitamin C/Orange Juice Vitamin C/Liquid Vitamin C or Nature’s Answer Liquid Vitamin C/ Rainbow Light Vitamin C Slices
Nordic Naturals Liquid Complete Omega 3-6-9
Salus Haus Floradix Liquid Magnesium (250-500 mg daily)
Nature’s Plus Liquid Grape Seed Extract A/F
If taking asthma medication, theophylline,:
Nature’s Plus Vitamin B6 100 mg (1-2 capsules daily)

AUTISM
Gaia Herbs Melissa Supreme for Children
Nordic Naturals Arctic Cod Liver Oil (as primary source of EFAs is necessary because of the natural Vitamin A content required by autistic children)
Nature’s Plus Animal Parade Shake
Nature’s Answer Liquid B Complex
Gaia Herbs Ginkgo Leaf A/F Glycerite
Nature’s Plus Vitamin B6 100 mg (30 mg per 2.2 lbs/kg of body weight)
Nature’s Plus Super B-50 Vegetarian (1-2 capsules daily)
Salus Haus Floradix Liquid Magnesium (10 mg per 2.2 lbs/kg of body weight)
Natural Factors/NOW Foods Phosphatidylserine (100 mg for 25-75 lbs, 200 mg for 75-100 lbs, 300 mg for > 100 lbs) – available only on special order
Peppermint Essential Oils

BAD BREATH
Nature’s Plus Junior Dophilus/AcidophiKidz or Source Naturals Life Flora or Nutricology Symbiotics + FOS or Nature’s Way Primadolphilus or Garden of Life Primal Defense Kids or American Health Chewable Acidophilus
Nature’s Plus Nutri-Zyme
Herbs for Kids Minty Ginger or Gaia Herbs Tummy Tonic or NAHS Kid-e-Kare Flush-eez
Nature’s Plus KidGreenz/Algae Max or Source Naturals Yaeyama Chlorella/ Emerald Garden Chlorella
Green People Fennel/Peppermint Mouthwash
Optional:
Traditional Medicinals Peppermint/Spearmint Tea

BEDWETTING
Nature’s Plus Chewable Cranberry (to strengthen the bladder and urinary tract)
Nature’s Plus SOL Animal Parade Calcium/Liquid Calcium/Chewable Milk-Free + Vitamin D /Chewable Malted Milk Balls

BURNS/BRUISES/SCRAPES/STINGS/BITES
Bioforce Echincea Cream (scrapes, stings, bites)
Gaia Echinacea Supreme for Children or Herbs for Kids Sweet Echinacea or Bioforce Echinacea Complex (in case of infection)
Herbs for Kids Sting-Zzz Soothing Gel or NAHS Kid-e-Kare Oweez (scrapes, stings, bites, sunburns)
Herbs for Kids Super Kids’ Salve
Aura Cacia Baby Oil (for sunburns and dry/irritated skin)
All-Terrain Aloe Gel Skin Repair
Nelsons Burn Cream (burns)
Nelsons Cuts and Scrapes Cream (cuts and scrapes)
Nelsons Arnica Cream (bruises)
Nelsons Tea Tree Cream (if infection is present)
All Terrain Antiseptz Spray/Gel
Nelsons Calendula Cream (for healing)
Tea Tree Essential Oil (may be used neat, if infection is present)
Source Naturals or Nature’s Plus Vitamin E Oil (to prevent scarring)
Trukid Hero Stick
Green People Top to Toe Lotion and After Sun
For prevention, use:
All Terrain Kids’ Herbal Armor Insect Repellants (various types) or Bioforce Insect Repellant
Green People Children’s Sun Lotion SPF 22 or All-Terrain KidSport SPF 30+
Trukid Sunny Days Lotion SPF 30

CANKER SORES (MOUTH ULCERS)
Bioforce Calendula Complex
American Health Liquid Ester-C/Chewable Ester-C or Nature’s Plus SOL Animal Parade Vitamin C/Orange Juice Vitamin C/Liquid Vitamin C or Nature’s Answer Liquid Vitamin C/ Rainbow Light Vitamin C Slices
Gaia Herbs Echinacea Supreme for Children or Herbs for Kids Sweet Echinacea or Bioforce Echinacea Complex
BioStrath Elixir
Nature’s Plus Junior Dophilus/AcidophiKidz or Source Naturals Life Flora or Nutricology Symbiotics + FOS or Nature’s Way Primadolphilus or Garden of Life Primal Defense Kids or American Health Chewable Acidophilus
Switch to natural/organic toothpastes from Green People or Tom’s of Maine
Green People Fennel/Peppermint Mouthwash
Now Foods Refreshmint/Cinnafresh Mouthwash
Optional:
Nature’s Plus Super B-50 Vegetarian (1 capsule daily) or Nature’s Answer Liquid Super B Complex

CHICKEN POX
Herbs for Kids VI Protection Blend
Sambucol Kid/Regular
Herbs for Kids Temp Assure (if fever is present)
Bioforce Chamomile Ointment (for topical application)
Gaia Herbs Echinacea Supreme for Children or Herbs for Kids Sweet Echinacea or Bioforce Echinacea Complex
American Health Liquid Ester-C/Chewable Ester-C or Nature’s Plus SOL Animal Parade Vitamin C/Orange Juice Vitamin C/Liquid Vitamin C or Nature’s Answer Liquid Vitamin C/ Rainbow Light Vitamin C Slices
NAHS Kid-e-Kare Immune Support or Oreganol

COLD SORES
American Health Liquid Ester-C/Chewable Ester-C or Nature’s Plus SOL Animal Parade Vitamin C/Orange Juice Vitamin C/Liquid Vitamin C or Nature’s Answer Liquid Vitamin C/ Rainbow Light Vitamin C Slices
Sambucol Kid/Regular
Gaia Herbs Echinacea Supreme for Children or Herbs for Kids Sweet Echinacea or Bioforce Echinacea Complex
Nature’s Way Cold Sore Cream
Quantum Health Super Lysine Plus Cold Sore Relief Cream
Bioforce Echinacea Cream
NAHS Immune Support/Rubbing Oil or Oreganol
Nature’s Plus L-Lysine

COMMON COLD/INFLUENZA
Sambucol Kid/Regular
Herbs for Kids Eldertussin Elderberry Syrup or Natural Factors Echinamide Active Defense Honey Lemon Syrup or Comvita FortaCold Elixir (if cough is present)
Gaia Herbs Cough Syrup for Wet Coughs (if wet cough is present)
Gaia Herbs Cough Syrup for Dry Coughs (if wet cough is present)
Sambucol Regular/For Children/Sugar-Free/Immuno-Forte
Planetary Herbals Elderberry Syrup
Nature’s Answer Eyebright
Herbs for Kids Sweet Echinacea/Warming Echinacea (if child feels cold or chilly) or Gaia Herbs Echinacea Supreme for Children or Bioforce Echinacea Complex
Herbs for Kids Peppermint Throat Spray or NAHS Kid-e-Kare Cough & Throat Spray
Herbs for Kids VI Protection Blend (for additional support)
American Health Liquid Ester-C/Chewable Ester-C or Nature’s Plus SOL Animal Parade Vitamin C/Orange Juice Vitamin C/Liquid Vitamin C or Nature’s Answer Liquid Vitamin C/ Rainbow Light Vitamin C Slices
Planetary Formulas Well Child
NAHS Kid-e-Kare Immune Support/Oreganol/Oregacyn (older children)
NAHS Kid-e-Kare Rubbing Oil
Peppermint, Tea Tree, Eucalyptus Essential Oils (steam inhalation or massage)
Nature’s Plus KidZinc Lozenges (if sore throat is present). Also, look under appropriate heading for more sore throat remedies.
Source Naturals Wellness Cold & Flu
Natra-Bio Children’s Cold & Flu
Recovery phase:
Herbs for Kids Echinacea/Astragalus
Preventive support:
Planetary Formulas Kids’ Immune Protect
Herbs for Kids Astragalus Extract
Symbiotics New Life Colostrum Chewable

CONJUNCTIVITIS
Nature’s Answer Eyebright
Gaia Herbs Echinacea Supreme for Children or Herbs for Kids Sweet Echinacea or Bioforce Echinacea Complex
American Health Liquid Ester-C/Chewable Ester-C or Nature’s Plus SOL Animal Parade Vitamin C/Orange Juice Vitamin C/Liquid Vitamin C or Nature’s Answer Liquid Vitamin C/ Rainbow Light Vitamin C Slices
Nature’s Plus KidZinc Lozenges
NAHS Kid-e-Kare Immune Support/Oreganol (older children)

CONSTIPATION
Herbs for Kids Minty Ginger or Gaia Herbs Tummy Tonic or NAHS Kid-e-Kare Flush-eez
Herbs for Kids Potty Time
Nature's Plus KidzGreens/Algae Max or Source Naturals Yaeyama Chlorella/Emerald Garden Chlorella
Nature’s Plus Junior Dophilus/AcidophiKidz or Source Naturals Life Flora or Nutricology Symbiotics + FOS or Nature’s Way Primadolphilus or Garden of Life Primal Defense Kids or American Health Chewable Acidophilus
Nordic Naturals Children's DHA/DHA/Liquid Arctic Cod Liver OIl
Chamomile Essential Oil (massage)
Ginger Essential Oil (massage)
Nutricology ProGreens

COUGH/BRONCHITIS
Gaia Herbs Cough Syrup for Dry Coughs (for dry cough)
Gaia Herbs Cough Syrup for Wet Coughs (for wet cough)
Sambucol Kid/Regular
Herbs for Kids Eldertussin Elderberry Syrup (for mild coughs) or Natural Factors Echinamide Active Defense Honey Lemon Syrup or Comvita FortaCold Elixir
Natra-Bio Children’s Cough Syrup (homeopathic remedy)
Bioforce Ivy-Thyme Complex
Gaia Herbs Echinacea Supreme for Children or Herbs for Kids Sweet Echinacea or Bioforce Echinacea Complex (if accompanied by infection)
Gaia Herbs Warming Vaporous Rub or NAHS Kid-e-Kare Rubbing Oil
All Terrain Breathe Better Rub
Herbs for Kids VI Protection Blend
Eucalyptus/Tea Tree Essential Oils (steam inhalation)
NAHS Kid-e-Kare Immune Support/Oreganol (for older children)
If child is also having sore throat, look under appropriate heading.
For recovery phase and long-term immune support:
Herbs for Kids Echinacea/Astragalus (for recovery phase)
Herbs for Kids Astragalus Extract (to strengthen respiratory system)
Planetary Formulas Kids’ Immune Protect

CRADLE CAP
Aura Cacia Baby Oil
Source Naturals Life Flora/Bifidyn or Nutricology Symbiotics + FOS or Culturelle Lactobacillus GG (empty contents into food/beverage or consumed by breast-feeding moms) or Nature’s Way Primadolphilus

DANDRUFF
Nature’s Plus Complete Omega 3-6-9 Liquid
Green People Organic Children Shampoo
Green People Organic Children Conditioner
Trukid Silly Shampoo
Trukid Cool Conditioner
Tea Tree Essential Oil (massage into scalp with olive oil or with shampoo/conditioner)
Optional:
Nature’s Plus Super B-50 Vegetarian (1 capsule daily, for children above 7) or Nature’s Answer Liquid Super B Complex

DEPRESSION
NAHS Kid-e-Kare Mighty Kids
Planetary Herbals Positive Teens and Kids
Nordic Naturals Children’s DHA/DHA/Artic Cod Liver Oil/Complete Omega 3-6-9 Junior

DIAPER RASH
Green People Baby Salve (for infants)
Nature’s Plus DreamQuest Tushy Derm Diaper Rash Ointment
Green People Sooth & Calm Baby Balm
Bioforce Chamomile Ointment
Nelsons Calendula Cream
Source Naturals Life Flora/Bifidyn or Nutricology Symbiotics + FOS or Culturelle Lactobacillus GG (empty contents into food/beverage or consumed by breast-feeding moms) or Nature’s Way Primadolphilus

DIARRHEA/FOOD POISONING
Bioforce Peppermint Complex (for Irritable Bowel Syndrome)
Bioforce Tormentil Complex (diarrhea)
Gaia Herbs Tummy Tonic or Herbs for Kids Minty Ginger
Herbs for Kids Potty Time
Herbs for Kids Chamomile Calm
Source Naturals Charcoal Tablets
Nature’s Plus Junior Dophilus/AcidophiKidz or Source Naturals Life Flora or Nutricology Symbiotics + FOS or Nature’s Way Primadolphilus or Garden of Life Primal Defense Kids or American Health Chewable Acidophilus
NAHS Kid-e-Kare Immune Support/Oreganol/Oregacyn
Source Naturals Grapefruit Seed Extract
Nutribiotic Grapefruit Seed Extract

DRY SKIN
Aura Cacia Baby Oil
Green People Organic Children Top-to-Toe Lotion
Trukid Face and Body Lotion
Nelsons Calendula Cream
Nordic Naturals Artic Cod Liver Oil/Liquid Complete Omega 3-6-9
Source Naturals or Garden of Life Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
Source Naturals or Nature’s Plus Vitamin E Oil

EARACHE/EAR INFECTION
Herbs for Kids Willow Garlic Oil or Gaia Herbs Mullein Ear Oil w/St John’s Wort (for older children)
Natra-Bio Children’s Earache (homeopathic remedy)
Source Naturals Wellness Earache (homeopathic remedy)
Gaia Herbs Echinacea Supreme for Children or Herbs for Kids Sweet Echinacea or Bioforce Echinacea Complex (if accompanied by infection)
Nature’s Plus Junior Dophilus/AcidophiKidz or Source Naturals Life Flora or Nutricology Symbiotics + FOS or Nature’s Way Primadolphilus or Garden of Life Primal Defense Kids or American Health Chewable Acidophilus

EPILEPSY (SEIZURE DISORDERS)
In addition to a daily multivitamin/mineral complex (we recommend Love Bites, a hypo-allergenic formula):
Nature’s Plus Animal Parade Shake (1-2 servings/day)
Nature’s Plus Super B-50 (1/2-1 capsule/day) or Nature’s Answer Liquid B Complex
Nature’s Plus Calcium/Magnesium Citrate + Boron/Liquid Calcium (approximately 500 mg/250 mg, 1-2 times a day)
Nature’s Plus Vitamin E Chewable 400 IU (1 tablet/day)
Source Naturals L-Taurine Powder (1/4 teaspoon, 2-3 times a day) – available only on special order
Source Naturals Manganese Chelate (15 mg/day) – available only on special order

ECZEMA/DERMATITIS
Green People Organic Children Top-to-Toe Lotion or Earth’s Best Lavender Everyday Lotion or Trukid Face and Body Lotion (in place of commercial lotions)
Green People Baby Salve (for babies, in place of commercial salves)
Green People Soothe & Calm Baby Balm or Nature’s Plus Dream Quest Diaper Rash Ointment (for babies)
Bioforce Chamomile Ointment
Bioforce Viola Tricolor
Bioforce Yarrow Complex (if food allergies is suspected)
Nature’s Plus Nutri-Zyme
NAHS Kid-e-Kare Flush-eez
Chamomile/Lavender Essential Oils^
American Health Liquid Ester-C/Chewable Ester-C or Nature’s Plus SOL Animal Parade Vitamin C/Orange Juice Vitamin C/Liquid Vitamin C or Nature’s Answer Liquid Vitamin C/ Rainbow Light Vitamin C Slices
Nature’s Plus Junior Dophilus/AcidophiKidz or Source Naturals Life Flora or Nutricology Symbiotics + FOS or Nature’s Way Primadolphilus or Garden of Life Primal Defense Kids or American Health Chewable Acidophilus
Nature’s Plus Chewable Vitamin E
Nature’s Plus HerbalKidz KidZinc Lozenges (1-3 lozenges daily, depending on age)
Nordic Naturals Arctic Cod Liver Oil/Liquid Complete Omega 3-6-9
Nelsons Calendula Creams
^Parents can add Chamomile/Lavender EOs (0.5-1.0% dilution) to a blend of Nelsons Calendula or Green People’s Top-to-Toe Lotion
See also section on Allergies

EXCITABILITY/IRRITABILITY/ DISTRACTIBILITY
Gaia Herbs Melissa Supreme for Children or Planetary Formulas Calm Child
Herbs for Kids Chamomile Calm
NAHS Kid-e-Kare Attention Drops

EYE STRAIN/HEALTHY VISION
A high-potency multivitamin is very important for maintaining healthy vision, as are the other basic support nutritional supplements. In addition, consider these:
Nature’s Plus Liquid Bilberry Extract A/F
Nature’s Plus Liquid Grape Seed Extract A/F
Nordic Naturals Liquid Arctic Cod Liver Oil (preferable because of Vitamin A)/Children’s DHA/DHA (> 6 years)
Nutricology ProGreens
Rabenhorst Heidelbeere Juice (Blueberry)

FATIGUE/ADRENAL EXHAUSTION/STRESS
To prevent fatigue, children should start with the basic supplements listed above for maintaining good general health. In addition, add the following:
Nature’s Answer Eleuthero Root A/F Glycerite
NAHS Kid-e-Kare Mighty Kids
Bio-Strath Elixir
American Health Liquid Ester-C/Chewable Ester-C or Nature’s Plus SOL Animal Parade Vitamin C/Orange Juice Vitamin C/Liquid Vitamin C or Nature’s Answer Liquid Vitamin C/ Rainbow Light Vitamin C Slices
Nutricology ProGreens
Nature’s Plus Super B-50 Vegetarian (1 capsule daily, for children 7 and older) or Nature’s Answer Liquid B Complex
Peppermint Essential Oil

FEVER
Herbs for Kids Temp Assure
Sambucol Kid/Regular
Gaia Herbs Echinacea Supreme for Children or Herbs for Kids Sweet Echinacea or Bioforce Echinacea Complex (if accompanied by infection)
American Health Liquid Ester-C/Chewable Ester-C or Nature’s Plus SOL Animal Parade Vitamin C/Orange Juice Vitamin C/Liquid Vitamin C or Nature’s Answer Liquid Vitamin C/ Rainbow Light Vitamin C Slices
Herbs for Kids VI Protection Blend (for viral infections)
For recovery phase:
Herbs for Kids Echinacea/Astragalus
Herbs for Kids Astragalus Extract or Planetary Formulas Kids’ Immune Protect (post-recovery immune tonic)
Peppermint tea (serve hot, preferably with grated ginger)
Optional:
NAHS Kid-e-Kare Rubbing Oil
NAHS Kid-e-Kare Immune Support

FOOD ALLERGIES & SENSITIVITIES
Bioforce Yarrow Complex
Nature’s Plus Junior Dophilus/AcidophiKidz or Source Naturals Life Flora or Nutricology Symbiotics + FOS or Nature’s Way Primadolphilus or Garden of Life Primal Defense Kids or American Health Chewable Acidophilus
Nature’s Plus Nutri-Zyme
NAHS Kid-e-Kare Flush-eez

FUNGAL INFECTION (RINGWORM/ATHLETE’S FOOT/ CANDIDA)
Gaia Herbs Echinacea Supreme for Children or Herbs for Kids Sweet Echinacea or Bioforce Echinacea Complex
Nature’s Plus Junior Dophilus/AcidophiKidz or Source Naturals Life Flora or Nutricology Symbiotics + FOS or Nature’s Way Primadolphilus or Garden of Life Primal Defense Kids or American Health Chewable Acidophilus
Source Naturals Grapefruit Seed Extract
Nutribiotic Grapefruit Seed Extract
NAHS Kid-e-Kare Rubbing Oil or Oreganol/Oregacyn (topical application and internal consumption)
Tea Tree Essential Oil (for external application only)
Nelsons Tea Tree Cream

GASTRITIS/HEARTBURN
Bioforce Yarrow Complex (gastritis)
Bioforce Centaurium (heartburn)
Bioforce Calendula Complex (gastric ulcers)
Planetary Formulas DGL Licorice (gastric ulcers)
Nature’s Plus Nutri-Zyme
Symbiotics New Life Colostrum (chewable tablet)

GINGIVITIS (GUM DISEASE)
American Health Liquid Ester-C/Chewable Ester-C or Nature’s Plus SOL Animal Parade Vitamin C/Orange Juice Vitamin C/Liquid Vitamin C or Nature’s Answer Liquid Vitamin C/ Rainbow Light Vitamin C Slices
Bioforce Calendula Complex
Green People Peppermint/Fennel Mouthwash
Now Foods Refreshmint/Cinnafresh Mouthwash

HAIR LOSS
A high-potency multivitamin/mineral complex is essential for this condition.
Nordic Naturals Liquid Complete Omega 3-6-9/Junior
Bio-Strath Elixir
Nature’s Plus Super B-50 Vegetarian (1 capsule daily, for children 7 and older) or Nature’s Answer Liquid B Complex
Rosemary Essential Oil (add to children’s shampoo/conditioner)
Switch to Green People Organic Children hair care products
Optional:
Bioforce Urtica (Nettle)
Nature’s Plus Nutri-Zyme (to improve protein digestion)

HAND, FOOT & MOUTH DISEASE/ MEASLES
Gaia Herbs Echinacea Supreme for Children or Herbs for Kids Sweet Echinacea or Bioforce Echinacea Complex
Sambucol Kid/Regular
American Health Liquid Ester-C/Chewable Ester-C or Nature’s Plus SOL Animal Parade Vitamin C/Orange Juice Vitamin C/Liquid Vitamin C or Nature’s Answer Liquid Vitamin C/ Rainbow Light Vitamin C Slices
Herbs for Kids Temp Assure (in case of fever)
Herbs for Kids VI Protection Blend
Nature’s Plus HerbalKidz KidZinc (1-2 lozenges daily)
NAHS Kid-e-Kare Immune Support and Rubbing Oil (topical application)
For recovery phase:
Herbs for Kids Echinacea/Astragalus
Herbs for Kids Astragalus Extract or or Planetary Formulas Kids’ Immune Protect (post-recovery immune tonic)
Nordic Naturals Liquid Arctic Cod Liver Oil (increase to 1 tsp daily while infection persists)
Bioforce Calendula Complex (in case of mouth ulcers that hurt the child’s appetite for food)

HEADACHE/MIGRAINE
Herbs for Kids Chamomile Calm
Herbs for Kids Valerian Super Calm
Lavender and/or Peppermint Essential Oils
NAHS Kid-e-Kare Flush-eez
Rabenhorst Gemuse Juice (Vegetable)

HIVES
Bioforce Chamomile Ointment
American Health Liquid Ester-C/Chewable Ester-C or Nature’s Plus SOL Animal Parade Vitamin C/Orange Juice Vitamin C/Liquid Vitamin C or Nature’s Answer Liquid Vitamin C/ Rainbow Light Vitamin C Slices
Nature’s Answer Liquid B Complex
Optional:
Bioforce Yarrow Complex (if food allergy is suspected)
Nature’s Plus Nutri-Zyme (to improve digestion)
NAHS Kid-e-Kare Flush-eez (to improve digestion, detoxification and elimination)
Bioforce Urtica (Nettle)

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