One of the most common questions we get from parents is what to give their kids when they are feeling out of sorts -whether it’s due to a cold or flu, stomach upset, hyperactivity, etc. We most often recommend the Kan Herb Company formulas because they are concentrated, allowing smaller doses for therapeutic benefit. They’re…
Assisting children requires flexibility and attentiveness to effectively address complex patterns of disharmony. The presenting complaints – referred to as the branch – are apparent or manifest, while the underlying pattern is called the root. Open Air focuses on the branch while Deep Breath focuses on the root, the underlying pattern of deficiency. Open Air…
Because of the sensitive nature of the digestive system in children, it is common for kids to have digestive upsets that lead to their bowels being occasionally either loose or not moving. When the bowels are not moving, it is helpful to relieve the stagnation of food and stool without excessive moistening or over-stimulation of…
The physical environment for babies and young children can both nurture and challenge their physiological competence during the early years of development. Even a healthy respiratory system can become vulnerable to an array of physical, chemical and biological stressors, including air pollutants, weather changes, microorganisms and allergens such as dust, pollen, mold, animal dander and…
In our last post, we discussed how the early life of the child is dominated by the activity of growth and how the Middle Burner regulates the functions of the spleen and stomach responsible for the nourishment that feeds the growing process. As the child matures, the vigor and capacity of the lung, heart, kidney…
Many ailments can be linked to what is referred to as Wind in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Disruptive Wind can manifest a multitude of discomforts in children, including the following: Cough, mild fever and chill Sneezing and runny nose Scratchy throat Itchy eyes or skin Stuffy ears Aversion to wind and chill Body ache and irritability Rashes…
Grow and Thrive is a nutritive tonic containing food-based ingredients. It is an impressive formula because of its dual action as both nourishing and strengthening, boosting the capacity of the spleen and stomach to digest and assimilate food. It fosters robust growth by promoting the adequate assimilation and smooth passage of food through the digestive…
Because of their natural openness, sensitivity and responsiveness, babies, toddlers and even older children are more likely than adults to become stressed out when they are tired, hungry, frustrated or overexcited. While enthusiastic toward new experiences and learning, children have a limited tolerance for the stressors of daily life. Sometimes all it takes is a…
If your little one is experiencing bronchial irritation or congestion, then try Gentle Warriors Chest Relief. Whether it’s due a lingering cold or flu, virus, allergies, or a bronchial infection, the chest can tighten as phlegm builds up in the lungs, causing a disruption to the energy (Qi) and overall balance of health. Bronchial issues…
Formulated by Harriet Beinfield, LAc, and Efrem Korngold, LAc, OMD, co-authors of the best-selling book Between Heaven and Earth: A Guide to Chinese Medicine, Gentle Warriors Pediatric Formulas is a unique line of Chinese herbal prescriptions that should be in every parent’s medicinal arsenal! There are 11 medicinal tinctures, providing safe and effective pediatric care…