Thinking back to when my kids were little, I now realize just how fortunate I was. My kids were rarely ill. Not that they didn't get sick. They got the occasional cold and DS had hearing loss for close to a year due to fluid in both ears (no infection). But I didn't have to deal with one illness after another and the never ending stream of antibiotics that often follows.
I wish every parent could see this video which features an M.D. who speaks about childhood illnesses and how he was taught in medical school to treat them, and what he's since learned in his practice.
I've always been a believer in prevention... getting rid of toxins in the home, eating fresh, preferably organic foods, selectively supplementing for "insurance," getting adequate rest and exercise, and letting the body heal itself when possible. It doesn't always work, but it's a start.
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