My 18 month nephew is sick. What can I give him that is safe and natural?

Q: My 18 month old nephew is congested. What can we give him that is safe and natural?

A: If your nephew is congested due to a cold virus, a safe and natural remedy is Coryzalia. It's a homeopathic remedy for children to fight the symptoms of a cold and is even recommended by pediatricians. I've given it to my baby twice for congestion and runny nose and it's worked well both times without any side effects (that's the best part about homeopathy). You can find it at most pharmacies and health food stores.

If he is congested in general, however, it could be a sign of allergy. Look for a link between foods that he eats and symptoms. If he's consistently stuffed up, it could be a reaction to something he ingests daily or caused by something in his environment (pet hair, mold, etc.).

Allergy testing is available to identify potential allergens. Look into electrodermal testing in your neighbourhood. It covers a broader range of allergens than traditional scratch testing.