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Your Kid’s Health

March 21

Pinay Mom Shares Child's 10-Day Ordeal With Kawasaki Disease

The first ten days from the onset of symptoms is crucial for a Kawasaki Disease patient.

It’s easy to dismiss that your child could have possibly acquired a rare disease when the symptoms are as common as a cold and a fever. Such was the experience of Cherrie Julian, mom to then 19th month old Adeline or “Addie”
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March 10

Respiratory Diseases Symptoms: COVID-19, Flu, Colds, Allergies?

The symptoms of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19 are similar to other respiratory diseases.
Your Kid’s Health

February 7

Saab Magalona Relies On This Method To Relieve Her Kids From Sipon

This old-school technique works well for her two boys

With the flu season on, it can’t be helped that parents would worry about their kids, especially the young ones, when they begin to show symptoms of a cold or fever. Mom of two Saab Magalona is just as worried about her boys
Your Kid’s Health

January 9

4 Habits That Help Prevent The Spread Of Flu & Colds

Washing your hands thoroughly and regularly is one important tip.

On Sunday, January 5, 2020, the Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Francisco Duque III urged the Bureau of Quarantine to be on alert after an outbreak of a respiratory illness was confirmed in China. He also advised the public, especially those who
Your Kid’s Health

December 23

Handwashing Science Experiment On Moldy Bread

The photos will make any parent and kid shudder.

With the cold December air in full swing, it also means that the flu season is upon us. Colds and cough can easily strike your babies, but you can help prevent it by making handwashing a habit for you and your kids. Experts
Health & Nutrition

December 16

Cough Medicine For Pregnant Women

Learn what over-the-counter medicines are safe for pregnant women.

Pregnancy brings a lot of changes to a woman’s body, and they can also be susceptible to illnesses, including cough and colds. When a bug hits, it can be tempting to reach for cough or cold medicine, but is it safe for
Your Health

November 21

Taking Antibiotics Won't Cure Colds Or Flu | Smart Parenting

Know the difference between a viral and bacterial infection

Antibiotics are one of the greatest inventions of our time. However, in a multi-country survey by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2015 involving close to 10,000 respondents, it was discovered that there is poor awareness on the proper use of antibiotics,
Your Kid’s Health

November 20

Colds, Diarrhea In Kids: Is It Normal For These Illnesses To Recur?

When should you worry about a cold?

Ask any expectant parent if they have a preference for the gender of their child, and they’ll most likely tell you that it doesn’t really matter; all they want is for their child to be healthy. Health is the best form of
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September 5

Benefits of Ginger | Smart Parenting

More reasons to cook dishes that include ginger!

Parents are on a race to health, so they can care for their children better and live long enough to enjoy their grandkids. Prevention is better than a cure, but if they get sick, moms and dads prefer to stick to natural
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May 16

Doctors Suspected Allergies Caused a Woman's Runny Nose. It Was Brain Fluid

Sometimes it pays to be paranoid and to seek a second, third or fourth doctor's opinion.

At first, Kendra Jackson thought her runny nose was because of a bad cold. But her cold stopped, but her sneezing, coughing, and runny nose did not. The doctors she saw suggested it was seasonal allergies. But, as it turned out, her
Your Kid’s Health

March 12

Can Vitamin C Really Protect Your Kids From a Cold?

Here's how much vitamin C you and the kids need to avoid colds

Kung nais mong basahin ang nakasulat dito sa Tagalog, mag-click lamang dito.Children can get the cold as many as eight to 12 times a year, especially young children whose immune systems are still developing. An adult gets two to four colds a
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January 18

Do Not Stop Yourself From Sneezing! It Is Dangerous as One Man Discovered

Let it go.

Inside a packed train, while attending mass, or in a room with a sleeping infant are a few instances where you might attempt to stifle a sneeze — especially if yours tend to be loud and forceful. If this sounds like something
Your Kid’s Health

December 4

Baby's First Cold: 7 Tips From Pinay Moms to Help You Get Through It

Plus additional advice from pediatricians!

Sinisipon at nilalagnat si baby? Don’t panic! As mom Imee Fronda points out, “Hindi kasi talaga maiiwasan ang colds and cough.” “Remember that every person in the world has experienced having a fever,” reassures Dr. Luis P. Gatmaitan, a medical doctor who you may know
Your Kid’s Health

November 23

Use This Momâ€™s Hack the Next Time Your Child Gets a Clogged Nose

If you’re not a fan of medication, try this.

Colds season is the worse! A runny nose can be irksome, but a clogged nose is hard to ignore. The next time your child cries to you because of it, put the vapor rub away (it doesn’t really clear up congestion, anyway)
Health & Nutrition

November 2

Preggos, These Natural Remedies Are Best For You When You Get A Cough and Colds

Instead of medicine, you can try these natural solutions to common symptoms.

Any mom or mom to be only wants what's best for her unborn child, even if it means giving up coffee (limit your intake to one cup a day) or postponing dyeing her hair (opt for natural dye) until she has given
Your Kid’s Health

March 15

Doctor-Recommended Drug-Free Remedies for Kabag, Hilo and More

Treat 5 common child (and grown-up!) ailments with natural medicine!

Kabag? Often, you do not need to make a trip to the pharmacy. You will find that fruits, oils, and roots that you already have in your pantry and fridge can be used to soothe a bunch of common ailments in children.
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February 17

Vitamin D May Fight Colds and Flu, Says Study

Sick of getting sick? Get more vitamin D, the "sunshine vitamin."

When we think of nutrients that boost the immune system, vitamin C and zinc come to mind. Vitamin D? Not so much especially when you talk about vitamins for grown-ups. But a recent study is putting the "sunshine vitamin" back on the map
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January 19

Iwas Hawa! How to Clean the House After Someone's Been Sick

Focus first on surfaces everyone touches.

Right after one child gets over the flu, another one starts sneezing and coughing! And the next thing you know, everyone at the house is sick. To avoid the pasa-pasa of colds and flu, it is wise to roll up your sleeves
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October 4

7 Ways to Clear Up a Clogged Nose

Keep congestion at bay with these helpful tips

It’s cold and flu season again, which means there will be a lot of dripping noses. No doubt, a runny nose can be irksome but a clogged nose is hard to ignore. Suddenly, everything becomes more difficult to do: eating, sleeping and
Your Kid’s Health

September 19

The Clueless Parent's Guide to Air Purifiers

From type to cost, here's a simple guide to help you decide what air purifier to buy--without too much tech speak.

There is nothing like a sick child that will get you researching and asking questions. That’s what happened to me when my wife and I had to bring my then 4-month-old son to the pediatrician because of a bad cold. My son had

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