ANTIBIOTICS v’s NATURAL REMEDY
A few weeks ago Bonnie had a chest infection, with a temperature of 41.6 and vomiting. She slept for almost 4 days. It was extremely worrying.
I did take her to the doctors and was prescribed antibiotics. However she refused to take them (we tried many different ways)
I didn’t give her any calpol as I know a temperature is the body’s way of fighting infection. She was refusing to eat or drink, but thankfully was still taking small amounts of breast milk. So I made her comfortable and kept on breastfeeding, with lots of skin to skin contact to help regulate her temperature.
Don’t fear a fever:
👀http://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/Children-s-Health-Wellness/eliminate-the-fear-not-the-fever.html
I was worried about her not taking the antibiotics as I know that infections can lead to more serious illness’s. However I also know that antibiotics are becoming resistant and if we can avoid taking them it is better for the immune system.
Why virus’s help build a better immune system:
👀https://www.learntherisk.org/viruses
So I needed to find something else to help her, so I started using OREGANO essential oil mixed with FCO. Rubbing it on her chest, feet and back every 30 minutes. Oregano EO is a natural antibiotic and the carvacrol that it contains helps fight bacteria.....and it absolutely worked!
The weather was warmer, so I stripped her off and she slept in the pushchair in the garden to for the much needed Vitamin D to help her body repair.
Along with homeopathic remedy’s and the essential oils, she got better and we did not have to resort to using antibiotics.
Essential oils are amazing!
A list of essential oils and safety around babies and children:
👀 https://nourishingjoy.com/safe-essential-oils-babies-kids-children/#6_Months
• Sleep helps the body repair
• Temperature helps fight infection
• Viruses help build the immune system
• Overcoming an illness naturally helps build a better immune system
I hope this helps, but please note that I am not a qualified medical professional, but I am just passing on information that works for us, always trust your parenting instinct and seek medical advice when needed