Runny nose, cough, sore throat, sneezing, headache... cough and cold season is back! Just like the rest of the family, your child is not spared from these small ailments that come around at each change of season. Why is cough and cold so frequent during this time of the year and how do we relieve these symptoms?

Certainly, these times of the year are particularly risky for little ones. When temperatures are mild, as they are between summer and fall, viruses multiply and spread rapidly. In the summer, it's the coronavirus and the rhinovirus which are the two main culprits of these pesky colds!

And when the season changes from summer to fall and then winter, a child’s body can be weakened. In the transition from summer to winter, the days become shorter and the sunshine is dramatically reduced. Your child has to adapt to this new rhythm and therefore may be less resistant to the numerous viruses that multiply around us.

In short, changes of seasons are periods during which your child’s body needs a boost to ward off these small ailments. For this, some good habits are to be put in place…

Tip #1– First of all, encourage your child to spend time outdoors. The natural light will help their body to adopt the right rhythm.

Tip #2 – Next, do not neglect physical activity. To keep fit, have your child practice physical activity daily.

Tip #3 – Let them get a good night's sleep. Up to age 13, 10 hours of sleep are recommended.

Tip #4 – Focus on the benefits of food, by preparing a variety of healthy and balanced meals.

Tip #5 – Finally, food supplements for children are a must during changes of seasons. They will help your child strengthen their immune system and thus better defend themselves against viruses.

Natural remedies to soothe symptoms of cough and cold

In spite of all these good habits, it is possible that colds and coughs invade your child's immune system at this time of year. These small ailments will normally disappear after a few days. However, although benign, a cold is often difficult to bear! If you want to soothe your child naturally, several options are available for you:

SORE THROAT:
Throat Ease Syrup: This homeopathic formula works to calm pain, irritation and inflammation. It also eliminates difficulty swallowing, and relieves hoarseness.

CONGESTION AND SECRETIONS:
if your child has a stuffy nose, cannot clear the nasal passages and has a wet cough, Herbal Cough & Cold Syrup is ideal for these symptoms. It contains Ivy leaf, a natural expectorant.

INFLUENZA:

In case of influenza: if your little one complains of aches, fever and cough, Day Syrup and Night Syrup are the remedies you’ll need! For round the clock action, they will relieve these symptoms naturally and help your child sleep better.

This complete line of homeopathic remedies by Homeocan has been especially formulated for children 0-12 years of age. The great tasting syrups and their practical format are essential in your medicine cabinet!

Of course, these natural remedies do not replace a visit to your family doctor if needed. They can be taken alone or to complement a traditional medical treatment.

Thirty years ago, pharmacy graduate Michèle Boisvert founded Homeocan. Today, Homeocan is the largest Canadian natural remedies company with a state-of-the-art laboratory based in Montreal. Homeocan’s mission is to produce and distribute natural remedies for the health needs of the whole family, even our four-legged friends with HomeoVet. For more information or to order any of their products, visit: https://homeocan.ca/en/

If you're looking for natural remedies to soothe your child’s daily bumps and bruises, you'll be happy to know that Homeocan has created natural herbal and homeopathic creams Arnica & Calendula+ for this specific purpose. These should be the essential products in your medicine cabinet.

ARNICA & CALENDULA+: natural creams for pain relief and first-aid for children

Children like to explore, play, run, and touch everything they can get their hands on … and little accidents are never far behind. To relieve your child’s everyday ailments; we would like to introduce you to our Arnica and Calendula+ creams, which are absolutely indispensable. These natural creams will soon become the favourite products in your medicine cabinet.

Arnica and Calendula, 2 indispensable ingredients in our natural creams

These natural creams are simple remedies that you can use on your children in case of small bumps and bruises. Applied locally, they act quickly to relieve pain and promote healing. At Homeocan, we have selected two indispensable ingredients to produce our creams: Arnica and Calendula.

ARNICA – is a main component of homeopathic remedies. Made from a plant called “Arnica Montana”, Arnica helps alleviate many symptoms. It promotes healing of bruises and calms pains such as body aches, sprains, and tendonitis.

CALENDULA – on the other hand, is a plant extract usually called “pot marigold”. It is also part of the indispensable homeopathic remedies and it helps enormously with small wounds. Calendula should be used in case of scrapes and minor cuts, but also to soften dry skin, cracked skin or for skin affected by eczema.

KIDS 0-9 CREAMS by Homeocan, a must in your medicine cabinet

Sores that are benign, but at times painful, are frequent in children. To relieve bumps, bruises, scratches, chapped or dry skin, minor cuts and scrapes, Arnica +Pain Relief and First Aid Calendula cream will quickly become a staple in your household!

These natural homeopathic remedies made in Canada, are for children of 0 to 9 years of age. Unscented and non-greasy, easy to apply, to quickly relieve your children and help them forget about these little accidents. Their convenient size allows you to carry them with you.

These creams are very simple to use. If your child has a hematoma or a bruise, simply apply Arnica+ Pain Relief cream on the affected area, a thin coat, 3 times a day. Massage delicately and all gone!

If your little one has a cut, rough or chapped skin or a minor burn, then First Aid Calendula cream is the product to use. Firstly clean the injury, apply a thin layer, a bandage may be applied. Repeat 3 times a day for optimal healing.

These creams are formulated for external use only. Do not apply Arnica + Pain relief cream on an open wound. Of course in case of a big wound that does not heal in the following days, don’t delay in consulting with a doctor.

These homeopathic creams are definitely indispensable remedies to keep in your medicine cabinet. With these creams you will help your child to forget the pain and to heal simply and naturally.

Thirty years ago, pharmacy graduate Michèle Boisvert founded Homeocan. Today, Homeocan is the largest Canadian natural remedies company with a state-of-the-art laboratory based in Montreal. Homeocan’s mission is to produce and distribute natural remedies for the health needs of the whole family, even our four-legged friends with HomeoVet. For more information or to order any of their products, visit: https://homeocan.ca/en/