#407: What Remedies Do You Give Your Kid First When They Get Sick? with Dr. Elana Roumell

If your child starts feeling off and your first thought is "what do I even reach for?" this episode was made for you. Dr. Elana breaks down one of the most practical frameworks she teaches inside the Doctor Mom Membership: the difference between general immune support and targeted natural therapies, and why understanding that one distinction will change how you stock your medicine cabinet forever. She shares her top three go-to general immune supplements for kids, including why timing and frequency matter more than most moms realize, and how layering general and targeted remedies is exactly how she builds her protocols. She also walks you through the bucket theory, a simple but powerful concept that explains why some kids seem to get sick constantly and what foundational daily habits actually move the needle on resilience. Plus, Dr. Elana has a free immune support checklist guide you can grab right now with her favorite brands, recommended amounts, and a clear guide for both prevention and when symptoms first appear. Topics Covered In This Episode: General immune support vs targeted natural remedies for kids Elderberry, echinacea and zinc for childhood illness Bucket theory and immune resilience in children Foundational daily habits to reduce sick days When to start natural remedies and how often to dose Show Notes: Get the Free Immune Support Checklist Guide Click here to learn more about Dr. Elana Roumell's Doctor Mom Membership, a membership designed for moms who want to be their child's number one health advocate! Click here to explore Steph Greunke, RD's Mindset and Metabolism Substack, nuanced discussions on fat loss and behavior change for women. Listen to today's episode on our website This Episode's Sponsors Discover for yourself why Needed is trusted by 15,000+ women's health practitioners, including Dr. Elana and Steph. Needed supports optimal health and nourishment throughout the Motherspan--from preconception through perimenopause. Enjoy their range of practitioner-formulated, third-party tested supplements and get 20% off with code DOCTORMOM. Visit thisisneeded.com Active Skin Repair is a must-have for everyone to keep themselves and their families healthy and clean. Keep a bottle in the car to spray your face after removing your mask, a bottle in your medicine cabinet to replace your toxic first aid products, and one in your outdoor pack for whatever life throws at you. Use code DOCTORMOM to receive 20% off your order + free shipping (with $50 minimum purchase). Visit BLDGActive.com to order. INTRODUCE YOURSELF to Steph and Dr. Elana on Instagram. They can't wait to meet you! @stephgreunke @drelanaroumell Please remember that the views and ideas presented on this podcast are for informational purposes only. All information presented on this podcast is for informational purposes and not intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a healthcare provider. Consult with your healthcare provider before starting any diet, supplement regimen, or to determine the appropriateness of the information shared on this podcast, or if you have any questions regarding your treatment plan.

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#407: What Remedies Do You Give Your Kid First When They Get Sick? with Dr. Elana Roumell is an episode from "Doctor Mom" Podcast by Elana Roumell.

This episode is 12:32 long.

This episode was published on Apr 14, 2026.

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