Natural Cold and Flu Fighters

When coughing, sniffles, and fever take over your house, be ready with these simple soothers.

Home remedy: Warm herbal brews, like chamomile and rooibos tea, provide quick comfort for chidren over 6 months with painful coughs, says KIWI contributing editor and integrative pediatrician, Lawrence Rosen, M.D. For extra oomph, add a squeeze of lemon to fight bacteria, and a spoonful of soothing, throat-coating honey for kids over 12 months (skip the honey for younger children due to the risk of infant botulism).

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