1. Meditation
Meditation can be used to reduce stress and encourage calmness and relaxation.
Regular meditation can lower high blood pressure and high heart rate long-term. The physiological effects of meditation are a reduction in stress hormones and adrenaline, improved breathing and blood flow to the brain, and improved melatonin regulation.

2. Nature
Being in nature can lower blood pressure and stress hormone levels, reduce nervous system arousal, enhance immune system function, increase self-esteem, reduce anxiety, and improve mood.

3. Vitamin D
Vitamin D deficiency can lead to both depression and anxiety. Vitamin D plays a role in mood regulation, and it helps the body produce and release neurotransmitters, including serotonin.

1. Lycopodium Clavatum 30C
Lycopodium Clavatum can relieve gas pains and a bloated abdomen improved by passing gas

2. Nux Vomica 30C
Nux vomica relieves nausea, cramps, indigestion, constipation, heartburn and bloating.

3. Arsenicum Album 30C
Arsenicum album is indicated for diarrhea often caused for food poisonsing and the child is cold, anxious or restless.

All of these homeopathic dilutions can be beneficial for gastrointestinal complaints in children.

I recommend consulting with an alternative health specialist.

1. Echinacea (Echinacea Purpurea)
Echinacea is an immune stimulant and can be used to shorten the duration of the common cold and flu and reduce symptoms like sore throat, fever and cough.

2. Elderberry (Genus Sambucus)
Elderberry is an immune boosting herb, that decreases inflammation, rich in antioxidants and vitamins and is beneficial for cold and flu in kids.

3. Astragalus (Astragalus Membranaceus)
Astragalus protect and support the immune system, preventing colds and upper respiratory infections. Reduces sneezing, shortness of breath and runny nose.

All of these herbs can be beneficial for colds in kids. I recommend working with a alternative health specialist.

1. Salmon
Salmon contains nutrients specific to promoting brain health. These nutrients include vitamin D and the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA which help to regulate the neurotransmitters dopamine and serotonin which are both considered to have calming, regulating and relaxing effects on mood.

2. Dark Chocolate
Dark chocolate flavonols, including epicatechin and catechin, are plant compounds that act as antioxidants in the body. The flavonols found in dark chocolate benefit brain function and have neuroprotective effects. These effects allow one to adjust better to stress that can lead to anxiety and other mood disorders.

3. Greek Yogurt
The healthy bacteria, found in greek yogurt may improve mental clarity. An intricate system between the gastrointestinal tract and the brain exists. Yogurt may promote mental clarity and brain function by reducing inflammation and increasing the production of mood-boosting neurotransmitters, such as serotonin.

4. Green Tea
Green tea contains L-theanine, an amino acid that’s been studied for the positive effects it may have on brain health and anxiety. L-theanine may increase GABA, dopamine, and serotonin, the neurotransmitters that have anti-anxiety effects.

5. Blueberries
Blueberries are high in vitamin C and antioxidants, like flavonoids, have the ability to improve brain health and relieve anxiety. Some compounds found in blueberries may reduce oxidative stress and ease symptoms of depression and anxiety.

1. Artificial Dyes
2. Preservatives
3. Refined Sugar

In order to decrease the risk of hyperactivity in children I recommend providing a whole food diet comprised of whole grains, nuts, seeds, lean meats, wild-caught fish and fruits and vegetables. To learn more about foods to decrease hyperactivity in kids, check out my post on that topic.

Best Foods to Reduce Hyperactivity in Kids

1. Salmon
The omega-3 fatty acids found in cold-water fish and fatty fish like salmon can reduce ADHD symptoms by fifty percent.
2. Blueberries
Blueberries provide the best long-term cognitive benefits specifically on hyperactivity symptoms.
3. Avocados
Avocados contain monounsaturated fats, a type of fat that boosts the body’s synthesis of dopamine, the neurotransmitter that ADHD medications target and increase.

Hyperactivity can often be benefited by consuming a whole food diet. Especially when the diet includes nutritionally beneficial foods like the ones in this post. Limiting or omitting processed foods, including dyes, artificial sweetners and preservatives can all be beneficial for kids with hyperactivity.