Do you come down with a cold or flu when stressed or depleted? This is usually explained that stress lowers our immune system so we have less resistance to viruses or bacteria that can make us ill. First we need to have a healthy and strong immune system.

Research is showing that children in early childhood, who are exposed to frequent infections and inflammations, like colds, flu and fevers, will be less prone to allergies and asthma. One in three Australians will suffer from an allergy related condition at some point in their lives. Allergies are an abnormal immune response. When children experience minor ailments or childhood diseases, the immune system is challenged, creating a stronger inner strength which will be with them for the rest of their life.

Often modern medicine can ease symptoms, but suppressing illness does not create health. Parents often watch helplessly as their children suffer repeated colds, coughs, common childhood ailments, often reluctant to give them medication. Homeopathic treatment used through minor ailments aids in recovery and at the same time helps build their immune system. Homeopathy can help strengthen children for the challenges ahead by building a strong immune system, supporting them naturally allowing the body to create a healthy and balanced body. Each child will get ill in their own individual way and homeopathy recognizes this and tailors each treatment individually.

Recent research at the London Homeopathic Hospital showed that 70% of children responded well to homeopathic treatment. The internal audit questionnaire highlighted specific projects on childhood asthma and eczema showing a decrease in the use of steroid inhalers as well as the use of topical steroids in 60% of the children. Trials in Switzerland have demonstrated clear results of the effectiveness of homeopathy as an alternative treatment for ADHD with success rate of 84% in reduction of symptoms.