Dear Lesley: My Baby has a Runny Nose

My baby has had a running nose and cough for a little over a week. I don’t want to give him too much of anything. I just started giving him the elderberry for babies. I need suggestions for his runny nose and cough.

Supplement Appropriately and Safely

The decision of whether to take dietary supplements varies for numerous reasons. Some individuals decide to take supplements in order to provide additional nutrients aside from what they are getting in their daily meals to meet nutritional recommendations or to remedy nutrient depletions or deficiencies.

Immune Support: Vitamin C, Zinc, and Hydration

Looking for ways to boost your immune system? My recommendation would be to practice a food first approach to immune support. Eating vitamin C and zinc containing foods and maintaining adequate hydration can assist with supporting your immune system and might just provide that boost you’re looking for.