Does it appear that your child catches colds more often than normal? For parents, regular colds become a source of worry particularly when they shake the child’s schooling, time for play and their wellbeing. Here at Blossom Pediatric, where we are a trusted holistic pediatrician in NYC. We treat the problem of repeated colds in children through its natural means by first getting to understand why the child is suffering from this and how we can improve his or her immune system.

Why Do Children Get Frequent Colds?

Children, especially below the age of 6, have more colds as their immune system is not fully developed which is normal during childhood. On average, young children can be expected to have about 8 to 10 colds every year. Such averages, however, can vary among children as some children can have them more due to stress and other environmental factors including poor diet and health issues. Some common triggers that lead to frequent colds amongst children include: 

Poor Immunity

Weak immune responses as a result of not having enough vitamins or nutrients make it difficult for kids to recover and fend off infections.

Viral Infections

School daycare and even playgrounds are germ centers and spreaders.

Allergy

Due to breathing in allergens, the chances of sneezing elevates as the respiratory system starts getting affected.

Nutritional Deficiencies

Leaving out important vitamins like Zinc, C and probiotics from your child’s diet can lead to the immune system being compromised.

Environmental Factors

Smoking, contact with cigarette smoke, exposure to pollutants, and toxins can aggravate the respiratory tract.

Holistic Pediatric Approach to Frequent Colds

At Blossom Pediatric, our holistic pediatrician in NYC takes a whole-child approach to frequent colds. Instead of just covering up the signs, we make an effort to search for the reasons why your child is ill so often and try to solve the problems from the root causes.  Our holistic care includes:

Comprehensive Evaluation

Our procedure begins with the understanding of all the relevant aspects of your child’s medical history, such as previous illnesses, allergies, diet, place of residence, and current social lifestyle. Such evaluations enable us to customize intervention matrices targeting the child’s weaknesses and maximizing on the strongholds. 

Immune System Support

The holistic pediatrician can help with strengthening your child’s immune system using the following measures: 

Nutritional counseling

We advocate for a nutrient-dense, well-balanced diet that includes lean proteins, fresh fruits, vegetables, and whole foods.. 

Supplements

We may recommend vitamins, herbs, or probiotics as immunity boosters depending on your child’s requirements. 

Change in Lifestyle

Good sleep and exercise along with minimization of stress can have a huge positive impact on your child’s health.

Identifying Allergies and Sensitivities

In some cases, frequent respiratory infections may be due to the presence of some untreated allergies or sensitivities. To find any environmental allergies, food sensitivities, or intolerances that might be causing your child's recurrent illnesses, our staff can conduct testing.

Toxin Reduction

Chemicals, Second hand cigarette smoke or pollution, when inhaled on a daily basis can weaken your child’s respiratory system. We recommend you take practical steps to minimize these so that a healthier home is created.

Natural Treatments for Cold

Although prevention is our main goal, we also provide natural solutions to help your kid when they do experience cold symptoms. 

Herbal teas which ease a sore throat and cough 

Aromatherapy and oils for relief from a stuffy nose.

Creating warm and moist environments and fences through steam that allow the child to feel comfortable and the symptoms to be relieved.

Why Choose a Holistic Pediatrician in NYC?

NYC provides a great option for choosing a holistic pediatrician, apart from conventional medicine your child will receive care that is entirely out of the box and thorough, we at Blossom Pediatric are firm believers of treating the child holistically in terms of their physical, mental and environmental aspects. By doing so; this promotes wellness that is long lasting.  The key features of the holistic pediatrics practice that we provide are:

Personalized care

We all understand that every child has different needs and so, we customize the solutions according to your child’s unique amounts. 

Natural solutions

We employ safe methods that are not invasive and assist your child in healing and being healthy. 

Parental guidance

We provide parents with the right set of tools to foster good habits within the families to keep every child healthy.

Schedule a Consultation Today

Don't hesitate to get help if your child is getting frequent colds. Our holistic pediatrician in NYC  is available to assist you in identifying the root reasons and taking preventative measures to boost your child's immunity. By working together, we can guarantee that your child thrives and is free from chronic ailments.