Herbs for Kids During COVID

<p>Today I will be discussing herbs, supplements, and helpful parenting tips to keep children's immune systems strong during the current COVID pandemic.</p> <p>Below is the dosing for the supplements based on published research:</p> <p>Vitamin D<br /> - Infants to 18 months - 400 IU/daily<br /> -18 months - 3 years - 600 IU/daily<br /> -3-18 years - 800 - 1000 IU/daily</p> <p>Brands I recommend: Carlsons, Nordic Naturals, and ChildLife D3 Drops</p> <p>Vitamin C<br /> - 7-12 months - up to 200 mg/daily (food sources are best)<br /> - 1-3 years - 200 - 400 mg/daily<br /> - 4-8 years - 400 - 650 mg/daily<br /> - 9-13 years - 1000 - 1200 mg/daily<br /> - 14-18 years - 1500 - 1800 mg/daily</p> <p>Brands I recommend: MegaFoods C Defence Gummies, 90 mg vit C per gummy, 1 gram sugar.<br /> Core Med Science Liposomal Vit C 1-3 years old - 1/4 tsp/daily, 4-8 years old - 1/2 tsp daily</p> <p>Stephen Buher's Herbal Formula<br /> https://www.stephenharrodbuhner.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/covid-19-2.update.txt.pdf</p> <p>20-30 lbs - 1/8 tsp (12 drops) 3x a day OR 18 drops 2x day<br /> 30-50 lbs - 1/4 tsp (25 drops) 3x a day OR 28 drops 2x day<br /> 50-75 lbs - 1/2 tsp (50 drops) 3x a day OR 3/4 tsp 2x day<br /> 75-100 lbs - 3/4 tsp (75 drops) 3x a day OR 1 tsp 2x a day</p> <p>Antioxidant and Cardiovascular Protections</p> <p>Hawthorn Solid Extract by Herbalists & Alchemists (not for children under 2)<br /> - Kids under 10 - Take 1/8 tsp -1/4 tsp daily<br /> - Kids over 10 - Take 1/4-12 tsp daily</p> <p>Elderberry Syrup for Immune Support</p> <p>Bee Gardens Elderberry Syrup (not for children under 2 as it contains honey)<br /> - Kids under 5 - 1/4 - 1/2 tsp 2-3 x a day<br /> - Kids over 5 - 1/2 tsp 2-3x a day</p> <p>Probiotics for Gut/Mood/Immune Health</p> <p>Garden of Life Raw Probiotics for Kids<br /> - 3 months and older take 1/4 tsp daily and increase to 3/4 tsp daily. Add to yogurt, juice, breastmilk, or formula.</p> <p>Subscribe to this channel to stay up to date with new videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqHW