Comments on: How I Will Keep My Family Well This Winter

By: michelle

michelle — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 12:02:00 +0000

Or you can make your own yogurt and get way more probiotics than are in a pill!BR/Cheaper too:)

By: Crystal @ The Thrifty Mama

Crystal @ The Thrifty Mama — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 01:35:00 +0000

Just wanted to add that the Bifidophilus Flora Force actually says kids take one capsule a day.

By: Crystal @ The Thrifty Mama

Crystal @ The Thrifty Mama — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 17:46:00 +0000

You can order the capsules of Kyolic for you and your husband, or you can do like I do and just buy some vegetarian capsules and put the liquid in the capsules. I only buy the liquid and fill the capsules for my hubsband and me. BR/BR/As far as probiotics go, I just get the adult bifidophilus flora force (has the acidophilus and all the other good ones (4 billion to be exact – great stuff). There’s really no need to have a whole bunch of bottles, because just this one will do if for the whole family. BR/BR/ The capsules easily open for dispensing. I usually open one and mix it in a spoon of yogurt and spoon it to my children (even to the baby). You can get the children’s and the adults separately if you are concerned about proper dispensing for your children. But really it’s all the same stuff and it’s not going to hurt your children to have a lot of it. Now I wouldn’t give them 4 capsules a day because that would just be wasting it. I have done up to 3 capsules in a day for my kids when they have been sick or exposed to something. BR/BR/I just want to say I am not a medical expert/trained physician, but this is what I do for my family. There’s no warning on yogurt that too much good bacteria can hurt you, so just remember this. And remember that your bodies are seriously depleted. BR/BR/So to sum up: BR/BR/1. Bifidophilus Flora Force from Nature’s Sunshine. Nature’s Sunshine is one of those membership companies, so you’ll have to spend $40 on your first order, and membership is free. (And don’t worry, I’m not making any money off of you signing up. I’m not even your referral.) You can also buy Nature’s Sunshine stuff from local herb shops but you spend way more than if you buy directly from the company and get a discount. BR/BR/BR/2. Liquid Kyolic from Vitacost.BR/BR/BTW, you’re not a bother. this is what I like to do; help people. BR/BR/Let me know if you have more questions.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 17:20:00 +0000

Hi,BR/I’m sorry to continue asking questions about this, but I began looking through vitacost and nature’s sunshine, only to see tons of different options available: capsules, powder, liquids, etc., etc. Some for adults, some for children, some for infants, etc. Also, do you get a probiotic that has different ones in it or do you buy the ones separately (i.e. buying acidophilus, bifidophilus, etc. separately from each other)? And with the kyolic, it looks like you buy the liquid for your children, and capsules for you and your husband? Again, I’m sorry to bug you about this, it’s just that I’m trying to learn all about it and get my family healthier more naturally. My 10 month old has had many colds already this season. Thanks so much!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 21:37:00 +0000

hiBR/i recommend you to check out the eardoc for the ear infection BR/it is not invasive and it treats the problem rather than taking antibiotics or era tube surgery BR/www.eardoc.info

By: Michelle

Michelle — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 18:40:00 +0000

I use silver nitrate, I think it’s called. First sign of a cold. BR/BR/I prefer natural treatments as well.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:22:00 +0000

It does help. Thank you for your time!

By: Crystal @ The Thrifty Mama

Crystal @ The Thrifty Mama — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 21:14:00 +0000

I am of the opinion that the absolute need is for the probiotics, kyolic, garlic oil, and vitamins for your children. BR/BR/If my children’s systems are needing probiotics, I give it to them 1-2 times a day for two weeks (especially if they have been on antibiotics). Then, 1-2 times a week from then on out. If my son is starting to come down with something, I will give it to him 1-2 times a day. If you have every been on antibiotics, then your body is seriously depleted of good bacteria, and you need to bombard it with the good stuff. BR/BR/Kyolic, I usually give my kids a small spoonful once a week during the winter months (this is of course taking into account that their immunity is already built up). If they are sick or we have been exposed to something 1-2 times a day for 2-3 days. It’s just liquid garlic, so I am not too concerned over giving them too much. BR/If my husband or I start coming down with something, we will do 2 capsules of kyolic every 2-3 hours. BR/BR/Garlic oil in the ear if we have any kind of sickness going on. It’s good to clean them out with rubbing alcohol too. Rubbing alcohol will pull water out of the ear if there is any stuck in there from swimming/bathing ect. BR/BR/Take vitamins and supplements according to the directions on the box. Get some good ones. Do your research. I have complete confidence in the vitamins that nature’s sunshine does, and they are actually pretty inexpensive. You’d pay the same or more for crappy ones you’d pick up at the grocery store. BR/BR/I hope this helps!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:18:00 +0000

I have been thinking about and wanting to find out more about natural remedies lately, but really know nothing about this type of thing. Can you give me a quick rundown on how to know which ones of the items you mentioned a family would need (we have 3 children, 6 and under–one is 10 months)? Also, things to look out for, etc? Or maybe a good website that you trust to give advice on how to use them? Thank you very much!