Imagine that you are surrounded day in and day out by little kids. These little kids don't know how to blow their own nose, they may not even know they have a nose much less that it needs blowing. They are learning to cover their coughs and sneezes but often forget. And sometimes their fingers wonder to germy places like the inside of their nose and then they pick up a toy to share with a friend. Needless to say, illness can spread fast in a school. So, what is a preschool teacher to do to stay healthy? I asked my fellow teachers what they do to keep illness at bay. I am excited to share their tricks of the trade!
Each teacher had a different protocol they follow. These are some great, straight forward easy to use remedies. All of these wonderful women have very healthy diets and unquestionably that is a big part of staying healthy. Also, we all are sure to wash our hands any time something questionably germy comes in contact with them at school. This, of course, is huge!
Here are the results ~
Teacher #1
This lovely lady takes Echinacea (2 or 3, 400 mg pills)at the first hint of illness or if she been exposed to a bunch of sick kids! She also takes vitamin D everyday.
Teacher #2
Kick Ass Immune Activator by WishGarden Herbs is teacher #2's go to. When she feels anything coming on she starts taking this remedy with frequent doses. She is also great at keeping her energy straight and doesn't get freaked out when exposed to illness (law of attraction baby!).
I love WishGarden Herbs. They are local to us here is Colorado and have simply wonderful formulas with great quality. They also carry a Kick-It Immune For Kids that is wonderful.
Teacher #3
Teacher #3 told me she does something strange. Well, I have research a bit about what she takes and it sounds interesting. She takes Miracle Mineral Solution (MMS) which is a solution of 28% sodium chlorite in water. This solution works to kill pathogens in the body:
"Kills all pathogens - viruses, disease causing bacteria, parasites, molds, fungi and even oxidizes heavy metals from drinking water. Won't hurt pipes or plumbing inside the body or out if used as directed! Won't taint the taste of your food storage or other products with that nasty chlorine taste." Source: Discover MMS
I have not tried this at all and know only what I am telling you here including that this particular teacher finds MMS to be very effective at keeping her healthy.
Here are some more sources for your own research should you be interested:
Teacher #4 (Me!)
I have a bunch of tricks up my sleeve. I take vitamin D everyday as well as multivitamins and fish oils. This post "A Sniffle and a Sneeze" that I wrote last year has my protocol plus what I do for myself and my kids if they seem to be coming down with something.
Here are a couple of other tricks I use for when I start to feel sick or have been exposed, though I don't use all of them at once, I try to keep them on hand for when I need them:
- Place one drop of high quality peppermint essential oil in a full glass of water and drink it down.
- If my nose is runny, I take Bi Yan Pian.
- For general sick/off feeling I take Yin Chiao then if that doesn't work I take Gan Mao Ling.
- Also my acupuncturist just gave me some Cold Quell by Blue Poppy. She said to take it at the first sign of illness. Luckily I haven't had a chance to try this out yet!
How do you stay healthy during cold and flu season?
Shared On: The Kid's Co-op, Natural Living Link Up, The Sunday Parenting Party
