There is no more famous case of laryngitis than that of the Little Mermaid. While her voice was lost due…
Cold and flu
Elderberry has been getting a lot of respect in the media in the past year, but it has long been revered by Naturopathic Doctors and herbalists as a potent immune booster and medicine for the prevention and treatment of influenza.
While I would not recommend giving a child a cup of orange pekoe, chai or English breakfast tea (all of which contain caffeine!) there are an abundance of other kinds of tea that are perfect for children.
Latitude has a lot to do with vitamin D status. Due to our northern latitude the majority of Canadians have insufficient vitamin D levels during the fall and winter months. One study demonstrated that in Canada from November through February UVB rays aren’t strong enough for our bodies to produce enough vitamin D.