Elana RoumellMed School For Moms · Naturopathic Doctor

The #1 Supplement For Lingering Congestion #cough #congestion #shorts

Name: The #1 Supplement For Lingering Congestion #cough #congestion #shorts
Uploaded: 2023-07-03T14:43:37+00:00
Duration: 54 s
Channel: Elana Roumell
Description: In this short, clinician‑content creator Amanda (Magick) Kalman addresses parents who struggle with persistent congestion and mucus in their children…

3 Jul 2023 · 1 min

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In this short, clinician‑content creator Amanda (Magick) Kalman addresses parents who struggle with persistent congestion and mucus in their children. She introduces N‑acetylcysteine (NAC) as a natural supplement that serves as a precursor to the antioxidant glutathione, helping to thin mucus, reduce lung inflammation, and ease coughing. Kalman acknowledges the typical unpleasant sulfuric taste of standard NAC, which can be a barrier for kids, and recommends a watermelon‑flavored powder she uses for her patients and family. She directs viewers to her website medschoolformoms.com/medicines for more information on natural medicines, positioning the recommendation as a practical, mom‑friendly solution.

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What do you do when your little one has that lingering congestion or stubborn mucus? I know it can be heartbreaking to hear that coughing or the phlegm sound. Trust me, I've been there. So I want to share a solution I like to use with my patients and for my family: NAC. Now I know what you're thinking. NAC sounds like something you'd only find in a drugstore, but it's actually a natural supplement that could do wonders for your child's respiratory system. All right, so NAC is N-acetylcysteine. It's a precursor to glutathione, which is a powerful antioxidant that helps to clear mucus and reduce inflammation in the lungs. Now, the only downside to NAC is that it typically tastes terrible, like rotten eggs, which is why I never recommend it to my patients because kids will not take it. But now there's a watermelon-flavored powder that I absolutely love, and I think other moms will too. Now, to learn more about my favorite natural medicines, visit my website at medschoolformoms.com/medicines. I love sharing with you mamas.