Are Cleanses/Detoxes Ok for kids?

Short Answer: yes.

Long Answer: yes, actually absolutely! More than ok, it is highly beneficial.

Not the type of cleanse you might think of when you hear "detox" though, kid friendly homeopathic cleanses are more suitable.🙂

Why Detox for Kids Matters?

Sadly, studies are showing that even young children under 5 years of age have a surprisingly high toxic body burden. Part of it is due to the combined fact that their capacity for absorption is high while their capacity to clear toxins out isn't fully developed. AND the other piece is that studies have been showing that children are coming into this world with a toxic load already..

Limiting children’s exposure to chemicals in our homes and in their diet is a big step. My favourite, most effective, natural cleaners are Thieves Cleaner (I carry this at my office at cost for clients). It is a concentrate and works out to less than a dollar per bottle. I also love anything from the company Norwex - especially the purple window cleaning cloth.

So many families value their children’s well-being yet miss foundational, simple ways to support. Naturopaths are incredible partners to support children in thriving short and long term so these beauties can be at their best at school, play and in relationships.💃 Doing this before your child hits puberty is highly recommended as this support can make a huge positive impact on how their bodies navigate the changes.

Simple Effective Cleanses for Kids

If your child has dark circles under the eyes, eczema, inflammation, adhd, frequent colds, allergies or an unusual amount of irritability there’s a need for the gut health and detox/liver support. The info and suggestions here will help but you would likely benefit from more individualized naturopathic support. 👍❤️

All kids regardless if expressing health related symptoms will benefit from some extra yearly or biyearly TLC with this! (Just like our oil changes!)

A Spring/Fall homeopathic cleanse is a simple way to support your child's organs of elimination and reduce their body’s toxic load. From my experience and having my pulse on family wellness for years, anyone can benefit from detoxification support these days.

I really like the Unda cleanse for kids because it's a simple format of drops vs pills and they are very effective and deep acting. Undas 1, 2 and 20 work together nicely for children under 10 years of age. Depending on the age, the child takes 2-5 drops of each a.m. and p.m.  The Undas are safe to take while pregnant and breastfeeding as well.

Link to My Favourite Healthy + Thriving Kids Supplements Including Basic Detox Undas

Not Sure What Your Child Needs?

Come in or book a phone consult. 🙂

It’s hard for our kids to be at their best and experience the joy of that when their health is suboptimal. If you are in Alberta I would love to support you to get the basic foundations solid with your kids and including detox is one key piece!

You can call the office to be supported (403) 609-8385!🙂 Most insurance plans cover naturopathic medicine support for all family members as long as the care is from a licensed ND, which I am, 👍

To you and your thriving family! xo, Dr. Monika 🦋