Functional medicine likes to refer to this as the “4R” approach. Remove, Replace, Reinoculate and Repair.
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Parents are surprised to learn that many of their child’s symptoms can actually be contributed to inflammation within their digestive system.
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Most candy bars only contain about 15% or less of these healthful flavonols, so it is important to eat minimally processed, dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa content.
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Several countries require any foods containing food dyes to have warning labels and many are actually banned from use, however, they are still used in the US regularly.
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Addressing the underlying allergen/cause is most critical in preventing recurring infections.
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** While essential oils are typically very safe, they are very potent! They should be used in small quantities (1-2 drops) and usually diluted with a carrier oil. I do not recommend ingesting any essential oils as they can be very powerful and overwhelming for some and some oils can be toxic when ingested. They are best used by diffusing them in the air with a diffuser, rubbing into the bottoms of the feet or on pulse points of wrists and temples, and used on the nape of the neck at the occipital region.
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Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) is a small tree and member of the honeysuckle family. It has small white flowers which emerge as berries between August and October. This powerful berry has antiviral and antioxidant components. Elderberry has been shown to lower cholesterol, boost the immune system, fight bacterial and viral infections, and improve heart health. Studies have tested elderberry and found the bioflavonoids in it to be effective in hindering Human Influenza A (H1N1 virus) by blocking the ability of the virus to infect host cells.
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