There are alternative remedies that you can reach for instead of the Calpol bottle when your child is sick. Tissue Salts are biochemic remedies containing trace minerals in minute quantities that our bodies need for balanced health. Ferrum Phos No.4 is excellent for supporting the immune system through fever. Two of the small lactose pills dissolved under the tongue every half hour bring some relief. I experienced this myself when in bed with a fever. On taking two pills I felt the heat draining from my brow. I had to keep repeating the dose every half hour but it also helped psychologically to feel that I was taking something to help myself. There is also a very effective homeopathic preparation in drop form called Infludo by Weleda, which is a combination of remedies to help flu like symptoms.

My second and third babies got through their teething stages with the help of Chamomilla, another useful homeopathic remedy. It comes in the form of tiny lactose pills that can be put to dissolve on the baby’s tongue. They soothe the discomfort and ease the pain.

If you are interested in alternative medicine and homeopathy, find yourself a good homeopath to help you understand how it works and support you through your child’s illnesses. Invest in a guide to basic homeopathic remedies for home use.