A tip I share with most of my clients is if your child has more than one symptom - cough, runny nose, sore throat - then it is almost always viral. A single symptom is indicative of a local infection is more often bacterial. When little ones have discomfort though, parents often expect testing and antibiotics, but when they have a virus, these are not only not helpful, but can be harmful. Antibiotics do Not Fight Viruses Most childhood infections are caused by #viruses which

As we start into the winter season, it may be fun to invite some friends over and create an herbal medicine kit for #colds and #flus. Taking the time to get a few things into the medicine cabinet now may help you combat any surprises, particularly since we are still combating COVID while simultaneously having quarantined which may not have sufficiently prepared our immune systems for the challenges of winter. These are some of my go-to recipes for the season. If you begin sip