PARACETAMOL AND ASTHMA IN KIDS

Todays news is buzzing with the statement about the belief ,that we are giving our kids too much medicine containing paracetamol. In doing this we are supposed to be increasing the risk of asthma developing in our dear children.

Do we believe this to be true? Ok, the incidence of asthma in kids is on the increase, but we are also well justified to blame a whole host of other things for our childrens breathing problems. It may also be a good idea to look at the ingredients list on the bottle of infant paracetamol suspension. you will notice sweeteners, colours and flavorings are often there. I know from experience that all of these can contribute to various side effects. Question is how do we know that it is not one or all of these ingredients causing the asthma, i know that the sweetener Aspartaine is a high contender for the blame in our family. So maybe we shouldn't be so quick to blame the humble paracetamol, and ask that the pharmacutical manufacturers to concider making a suspension with natural ingredients to deliver the painkiller to our infants, and leave the flavouring to us parents. I find yoghurt a good way of disguising the taste or a nice fruit smoothie.

To ensure your children are ready for the winter, it is a good idea to boost their immune system with some extra vitamins and minerals. Forever Living Products are available from The Wishing Tree online or in the shop. Try the Kids Multi vitimin in fun shapes, these are chewable and taste great, so little people enjoy the daily dose. It is a good idea to boost your own resistance to the forces of the winter too, try some of the suppliments for adults and drink aloe vera for an all round healing from the inside.

We offer a box of samples to borrow from the shop if you would like to pop in and try out some of the lotions and soap, shampoo, etc. Give us a call on 01508 536008 and ask for info on Aloe or email us iwish@thewishingtree.biz for booklets, leaflets and infomation sheets etc.

Head for the winter in good health

The Wishing Tree can help

Olivia