• Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Momma 'N Manila

Growing through parenting

  • Home
  • About Me
  • Blog
  • Nourish
    • Main Dishes
    • Side Dishes
    • Desserts
    • Cheers
    • Guest Recipes
  • Advocate
    • Autism
    • Best Buddies
    • Down Syndrome
    • Special Needs
  • Gather
    • Crafternoons
    • Entertaining at Home
    • Events
    • Mothers Who Brunch
    • DIY
  • Review
    • 4 KIDS
    • Dining
    • Travel
    • Home & Hearth
    • Health & Beauty
    • Giveaways
    • Fashion
  • Nurture
    • Education
    • Parenting
    • Relationships
    • Yoga
  • MWB

4 KIDS Review

Euky Bearub

The two girls are down with a cold today. Gia has a head cold and has been out of school since last week, and Gelli has a bad cough. Both missed school last Thursday and took it easy here in the house, by laying around and taking the time they need to recuperate and rest.  

This meant plenty of chicken soup and ice pops were served.I don’t like it when the kids are sick. But one thing I don’t like even more is giving them medicine and prescribing antibiotics when sometimes, all they need to do is give it some time to fight the cold or cough that they have. I’ve always taken the more holistic approach to taking care of the kids when they are sick, and I’m a firm believer that a little bit of TLC and a lot of chicken soup goes a long way towards the healing process.

For a while I was just visiting a Naturopathic doctor for the kids who would offer alternatives to antibiotics. The only problem I had with this line of treatment was the flack that I would get from Nino because he saw a lag time in how quickly the kids would heal. I’ll never forget the time that Miggy had an ear infection and I was opting for the holistic medicine which took so much longer to kick in. Nino got really anxious because Miggy’s fever shot up pretty high and had us both really worried. The next day he wanted to ask for traditional antibiotics and he even made reference to my new found ways of healing our kids “voodoo medicine.”

Of course I knew he was joking. But still.

So when the kids have a fever, I don’t always give them medicine to reduce their fever. In fact, I just make sure to hydrate them with soup and ice pops. I don’t force them to eat. But I do force them to stay hydrated.

Another option for reducing their fever would be a lemon water sponge bath. Usually they feel refreshed right after, and the fever does in fact drop a little. If the kids are achy and sore, I’d sooner prepare an Epsom Salt bath for them to soak in before I would give them a pain reliever. This is the same solution I would force upon my kids if I knew one of them is constipated. Sitting in a warm tub of water is very good for lots of things…

If the kids are stuffy with sipon (lots of mucous) or coughing…I also try not to give them a decongestant right away. Instead, I would opt for a menthol rub that might help clear the sinuses instead. 

This was another one of those days I had two home with a cold. Gelli eating by herself at the table, while Diego rests and watches a movie on his iPad.
This was another one of those days I had two home with a cold. Gelli eating by herself at the table, while Diego rests and watches a movie on his iPad. 

Euky Bearub is perfect for helping out with these symptoms. It is also good for:

  • clears stuff nose
  • eases cough
  • soothes sore throat
  • relieves mucous congestion
  • helps your child sleep better
  • relieves muscular pains and aches
  • soothes pain, swelling and redness of minor insect bites.

With only five active ingredients (Eucalyptus oil, eucalyptol, menthol, camphor, and rosemary oil), it is the perfect holistic alternative for Mommas who want to keep it simple. It’s even safe to use while you are pregnant.

This weekend is the second opportunity that I have been able to use the rub on Gelli and I can definitely see a difference in how it helps. For the past two days Gelli has been coughing at night to the point of hacking. It’s like she’s trying to get some kind of mucous up and because of it she was not able to sleep well.  On the second night, I remembered that I had the Euky Bearub and I decided to rub a little bit on both her chest and her back. It was only then that she was able to achieve a more restful sleep. It didn’t completely alleviate the symptoms of coughing, but it certainly helped.

Euky Bearub1

 

On this particular day, in the picture above, I spent most of the day in the office catching up on a backlog of writing and she sat next to me sniffles and all, like a trooper. I rubbed the Euky Bearub on her back and her chest, and the sniffles were almost all gone. This was the first time I used it on her, so she kind of protested a bit. Initially, I realized that I put a little too much on her because it was even strong enough for me to experience the cooling vapors simply because we were in the same room. So for the next application I didn’t apply it so generously, because I learned that little bit goes a long way.

There is great value in letting the cold run its course…you child builds up the antibodies she needs to fight sickness again.

 What do I love about this particular rub?

  • It’s all natural.
  • It’s been around a while. 40 years to be exact-so it’s dependable.
  • It’s NOT greasy.
  • It alleviates MORE than ONE cold symptom. 
  • You can find it easily, in Babyland, Cudsly, and Mamaway PH.
  • At P489.75 for a 50gram tube it’s not expensive.

You know what else I love? Our friends over at Euky Bearub said, if I reviewed the rub and liked it, I could give away two tubes to my readers! Hooray for great products that I can share with you!

 
a Rafflecopter giveaway
If you would like to know more about Euky Bear Products check out:

www.eukybearphilippines.com

www.facebook.com/eukybearphilippines

 

 

 

 

Share this:

  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)

Related


« October Activities in Mind Museum
Gratitude Challenge 4 »

Comments

  1. Peter A. Ressa says

    October 6, 2014 at 1:56 am

    Good healing info!

    • michelle says

      October 7, 2014 at 10:29 am

      Thanks Dad. We miss you 🙂

  2. Lorie Nocasa (@iamyhienocasa) says

    October 6, 2014 at 3:00 am

    Hello mommy.
    I am used to apply Aceite Alcanforado to my 3yr old
    I believe that its somehow relief the discomfort he’s felling when I’m rubbing it at his back.
    then afterwards give the medicine his Pedia prescribed.

    • michelle says

      October 6, 2014 at 6:23 am

      Thanks for stopping by Lorie. Yes, I believe it’s a good idea to give the medicine that the doctors prescribe, when the kids cannot get better on their own. Good Luck!

  3. Sheena says

    October 6, 2014 at 12:53 pm

    Hi! Whenever my daughter is down with colds or flu I usually give her with lots of liquids preferably calamansi juice or water. I also give her some chicken soup and I rub her feet with vapor rub and wrap it with socks.

    Nothing beats the love of a mom. I dedicate most of my time taking care of her because she needs more TLC when she’s under the weather. 🙂

    • michelle says

      October 6, 2014 at 8:30 pm

      Thanks for stopping by Sheena. I have heard of putting vapor rub on their feet and then putting socks, although I have never tried it. And YES, I totally agree that sometimes the kids just need a little more TLC when they are under the weather. Nothing beats the love and attention of Momma!

  4. khryza1022 says

    October 6, 2014 at 8:39 pm

    When my kids have colds,i give them lots of juice and try to comfort them by hugging and rubbing their back with a vapor rub .

    • michelle says

      October 6, 2014 at 9:05 pm

      Thanks Khryza.You’re right, staying hydrated is really important!

  5. Iris Castillo says

    October 6, 2014 at 8:47 pm

    Hi.

    Whenever my cousin is down and have colds or flu, I see how his mother takes care of him by wiping his body with warm towel. Make him drink lots of liquid like hot milk. And putting some vapor rub on his back and chest.

    • michelle says

      October 7, 2014 at 10:30 am

      Hi Iris. Thanks for stopping by. Sponge baths are always soothing for the little ones when they are sick! Your Tita knows what she is doing! Good Luck!

  6. Darry says

    October 6, 2014 at 9:06 pm

    I use Vick’s vapor rub for babies. I rub it at their chest and back before going to sleep.

    • michelle says

      October 6, 2014 at 9:45 pm

      Hi Darry. I bet you would like this all natural Eucalyptus rub even more after you have tried it. Good Luck!

  7. Shirley Adiaz says

    October 6, 2014 at 10:12 pm

    Would love to try this on my son (and maybe myself =D). He and I just seem to keep passing the virus back and forth between us.

    • michelle says

      October 7, 2014 at 10:31 am

      Hi Shirley. Yes, it’s good even for adults. Safe to use when you’re pregnant too! Good Luck!

  8. Carla says

    October 6, 2014 at 10:14 pm

    Very helpful thanks! Especially now that the weather has been erratic, and the kids have been sick with colds and cough more.

    • michelle says

      October 7, 2014 at 10:31 am

      Hey Carla,
      Yes-the weather being so erratic contributes to the germs that the kids pick up in school and even at the playground.
      Good Luck!

  9. Ma. Clarice Lao - Itumay says

    October 6, 2014 at 11:45 pm

    Vicks vapor rub has been our friend during times of sickness. Make sure that there is no “lamig” by making hilot.

    • michelle says

      October 7, 2014 at 10:32 am

      I think you might like Euky Bearub for the same reasons. Good Luck!

      • Ma. Clarice Lao - Itumay says

        October 13, 2014 at 5:03 am

        Yes, I would love to try Euky! 🙂

  10. apparadore says

    October 6, 2014 at 11:49 pm

    My six month old has gotten colds twice now, aside from dressing him in comfy clothes, what works best for us is salinase (saline drops) helps him declog his nose. I prop his head up so it’s inclined while sleeping – that helps him breathe too. Also, he likes to feed more when sick, so I let him have unlimited access to his milk.

    • michelle says

      October 7, 2014 at 10:33 am

      Thanks for stopping by! Being comfortable when your sick is super important. Good point! And sleeping upright helps little ones breathe easier. When Gelli was so super stuffy, Euky Bearub really helped clear up her sinuses. It’s safe to use for two years old and up, so if you win, you should check with your doctor before you apply to your 6 month old 🙂

  11. Kaye Catral says

    October 7, 2014 at 12:12 am

    I give the kids back rubs and foot massages using Vicks, and yes, have them wear socks at night. I am intrigued that Euky has been around for 40 years! I would love to give it a try, especially with RL, who has AR, his nose gets stuffy at night and in the morning when he gets up.

    • michelle says

      October 7, 2014 at 10:35 am

      Hey Kaye!
      I used to love it when my mom would give me back rubs back in the day. It’s part of getting better. I didn’t know it was around for 40 years either until I started to do some research on the product, so I know it’s well researched and safe. I love that it’s not oily too.

  12. Leah Carlos says

    October 7, 2014 at 7:16 am

    I usually make chicken soup for my daughter and also make her drink lots of juices.

    • michelle says

      October 7, 2014 at 10:35 am

      Hi Leah!
      Thanks for stopping by! What kind of Chicken soup do you make? We make a clear broth based soup with lots of celery and carrots over here 🙂

  13. Vanessa Grace C. Lim says

    October 7, 2014 at 10:09 am

    Whenever my kids have a cold, I let them stay warm and rested then I give them a lot of liquids to help prevent dehydration.

    • michelle says

      October 7, 2014 at 10:36 am

      Agree Vanessa! REST IS KEY in helping the kids get better too!

  14. Cyrene Ng says

    October 7, 2014 at 2:39 pm

    I massage my child’s chest and back using Vicks. I also put it on her feet and make her wear socks at night. Most importantly, I give her lots of water.

  15. anne marie dragon says

    October 7, 2014 at 6:57 pm

    Since my little one is only 6 months old and exclusively breastfed, we continue to unlilatch when she has colds. I also put vaporub under her feet and put socks at night.

    • michelle says

      October 7, 2014 at 8:31 pm

      Thanks for stopping by Anne Marie!
      What a wonderful gift you are giving your daughter! I miss breastfeeding Gelli.

  16. Techoy Lintag Tabujara says

    October 7, 2014 at 9:02 pm

    This Euky Bear rub sounds really good Mish! Love to give it a try!

    • michelle says

      October 7, 2014 at 10:06 pm

      I think you’ll like it Tech. It’s good for adults too. I put it on Gia when she was under the weather as well.

  17. ccm1981 says

    October 7, 2014 at 11:39 pm

    i make sure that she is comfortable and i see to it that there’s always a fresh towel on her back to seep in the sweat. rub vicks on her chest, back and neck. then let her drink some warm fresh calamansi juice

    • michelle says

      October 8, 2014 at 7:58 am

      Vitamin C is always good when the kiddos are sick!

  18. Macre says

    October 8, 2014 at 8:36 am

    I hope i can win this euky bearub 🙂 …

    • michelle says

      October 8, 2014 at 1:59 pm

      Good Luck!

  19. Jei B Lumapinit says

    October 8, 2014 at 3:21 pm

    I usually gave her honey lemon water & a lot of fluids. I don’t really give her medicines unless it was really a bad flu. Unlimited latching is very good to comfort her too! 🙂

    • michelle says

      October 8, 2014 at 5:25 pm

      Unlimited latching when you are breastfeeding is so comforting for the babies. My grandma used to give us a little honey lemon tea when we were sick with a sore throat. It always worked wonders for us, plus we loved the extra special attention.

  20. Kleah Marie Fortunado says

    October 8, 2014 at 5:16 pm

    I just do it the natural way. I gave her lots of water and let her rest and I pamper her 🙂

    • michelle says

      October 8, 2014 at 5:26 pm

      Thanks for stopping by Kleah.
      Natural is good. Very good. Rest is just as important.
      Good Luck!

  21. Patty | MrsC says

    October 8, 2014 at 6:17 pm

    Hugs and kisses work for us! 🙂 And I allow the little boy to watch all the cartoons he wants to watch. 😀

    • michelle says

      October 8, 2014 at 8:46 pm

      Cuddles work over here too, Patty. Thanks for stopping by 😉

  22. Rinka SyCip says

    October 8, 2014 at 6:37 pm

    She likes sleeping on our bed! Nebulizing with saline solution also seems to clear her up. Also purchased this cold and flu homeopathic remedy from Healthy Options that works wonders!

    • michelle says

      October 8, 2014 at 8:50 pm

      We co-sleep too 🙂 That homeopathic cold and flu remedy sounds great! Will make a trip to Healthy Options and check it out.

  23. scubadivingpandamomma says

    October 9, 2014 at 5:18 pm

    i usually nebulize him or use snot suckers (like nosefrida).

Hello and Welcome!


Hi! Here is where I share my thoughts on yoga, cooking, crafting, raising a special child, exploring, eating, playing, and living in Manila.
READ MORE

You can also say hi or email me at mish@mommanmanila.com

Twitter

Tweets by @mishaventajado

Pinterest

Recent Posts

  • LUMOS RAY Projector Review
  • A Grapeful Summer with Taste Australia
  • Suite Treat Mommy Weekend at Marco Polo Manila
  • Weekend Grills at the Bay City Café
  • Netflix Updates and ECQ Season 3.0

Archives

Categories

Recent Comments

  • michelle on LUMOS RAY Projector Review
  • Angelie G. Y. Melsbo on LUMOS RAY Projector Review
  • Peter A. Ressa on Inay Ko Po
  • michelle on 4 Ways to Cope with Enhanced Community Quarantine
  • Marycor Valencia on 4 Ways to Cope with Enhanced Community Quarantine

FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM @mommanmanila

mommanmanila

We were a little early for therapy this morning, s We were a little early for therapy this morning, so @gelliaventajado got to spend a little time with @grace_loedin!

@thevanguardacademyph is still open for enrollment in their summer program, and has a full staff for all therapies and interventions. We really love her school and all of the faculty and staff. It makes a huge difference when you have confidence in the people you leave your child with for learning!
Whipped Feta #Recipe up on @kitchen143 over @rappl Whipped Feta #Recipe up on @kitchen143 over @rappler now!

Link in my profile!

https://www.rappler.com/nation/kitchen-143-dreaming-greece-try-making-easy-whipped-feta-dip/
Thinking about the day I got off the plane in LaGu Thinking about the day I got off the plane in LaGuardia, was picked up by one of my dearest friends and spent the entire day at the beach just catching up on LIFE.

It was a breezy day. Overcast. A little chilly to be in a suit, but it was perfect to catch up with my girl Candy. Sometimes, if you have chosen your friends well, you can pick up where you left off, as if no time has passed at all. 

Just like I did, sitting in that beach chair, feeling the mist of the Atlantic Ocean, and watching the seagulls pick and the seaweed.

Thank you Candy! For the friendship, for dropping everything to come and pick me up. Drive me around and have dinner with me and Fayth. 

Wishing I was sitting on this beach with you right now!!!
Eggs Benny with BBQ Pulled Pork was just one of ma Eggs Benny with BBQ Pulled Pork was just one of many dishes that we enjoyed during #SundayBrunch at Waterside in @solaireresort .

From cornbread, to mom’s potato salad, melt in your mouth whisky cured short ribs, homemade sausages and more. This #BrunchBuffet had @manila.gent and I rolling each other out the door!

Hard to choose which was our favorite from the feast that was set before us!

Brunch is inclusive of some delicious drinks, some Southern smoked and BBQ Fare, and a most colorful sweet dessert buffet by way of Milkshake Bar!
Movie Night at home with the big screen made easy Movie Night at home with the big screen made easy by @lumosprojector_ph!

Summer Lovin’ ain’t over for #TeamGellibean. Hop on over to www.mommanmanila.com to read my full review on how easy this #homeprojector is to use when you want to watch your favorite family film!!

Gelli and I have watched Sharkboy and Lavagirl, Grease, and BTS Videos. Up next? The Sound of Music! 

Want to have your own #LUMOSRAYProjectoe delivered to your home? Stay tuned for an upcoming giveaway, too!

Link in my profile!

https://www.mommanmanila.com/lumos-ray-projector-review/
Missing my @migaventajado The short time I had w Missing my @migaventajado 

The short time I had with this guy in Florida was definitely something I will look back on. Wish we had more time to explore and do some fun things on our own.

Gah. How is this kid 20 years old already?
I remember when he was little and he loved peanut butter, chicken nuggets, Kylie Minogue, and sitting on my lap. He was squishy, in tune with my feelings, and I was always worried that he might have an asthma attack in his sleep so I would nebulize him every few hours. He always looked at new experiences with gratitude and wonder, much how he did while we were in FL together.😍

Praying he continues to strengthen his faith as he grows. 🙏🏻👨🏻🙌🏻

Miss you Miggy!
I’ll be sharing a little bit about my faith toda I’ll be sharing a little bit about my faith today with some university students. 

I have shared my testimony with other mommas, women in our community, and parents through this platform and others. It’s always come naturally and has often ended in tears of gratitude and joy for His faithfulness and unending LOVE. 

Of course, sharing parts of myself with others who may find it helpful is a privilege. But for some reason, I am always just a little bit anxious and apprehensive right before I am about to present parts of my story.

Perhaps today, I’m anxious because the format for how I will share is a bit different, I won’t have the comforts I have gotten used to since working from home. Instead I’ll print some cue cards for myself so I can stay on task and within my given time period. 

I love the opportunity this endeavor has given me, to reflect on His presence in my life. He’s been there all along, even if I didn’t know it. I love the understanding that I can have these intimate conversations with my Creator knowing that He has plans for me. He loves me. He knows all the hairs on my head. And that He knows what I need to fulfill my purpose.

This doesn’t mean I won’t have challenges, or times when I feel broken in my life and faith. In fact, there have been many times where my faith has faltered. All of it just means that He is fortifying me through each and every lesson. He is allowing me to create a greater understanding of who I am, where I am supposed to be, and how He will get me there.

Do you share parts of your faith here?
What does that look like?

#ThoughtfulThursday #faith #thoughtful 
#sharingiscaring
Brunch feels with beautiful ingredients. Tous Les Brunch feels with beautiful ingredients.

Tous Les Jours Toasted Ciabatta with toppings for everyone.

Exhibit A: Miso Peanut Butter Chickpea Salad with grated hard boiled eggs and fried onion strips
Exhibit B: Herbed Cream Cheese with Avocados and Everything But The Bagel seasoning
Exhibit C: Whipped Peanut Butter with Raspberry Merlot Peppercorn Jam and fresh berries

Thankfully, I was able to have a bite of each one. I cannot choose. Which one would you call dibs on?

A  B  or C?
If you love #Brunch and seafood the way I do, then If you love #Brunch and seafood the way I do, then this Seafood Tower @jonesalldayph will tempt your tummy and make your tastebuds sing. 🎶

You’re welcome! 🤗
Such a fun evening with @elle.frazzetta and @arlug Such a fun evening with @elle.frazzetta and @arlugomez. 

Catch up convo while introducing two dear friends was so@etching to break up my time in the city. It was made even more fun because I got to catch a bit of the Summer Concert Series at #HudsonYards.

Definitely not enough time with these two!!!
Load More... Follow on Instagram

Copyright © 2022 · Blog Design by Fancy Girl Design Studio

Copyright © 2022 · Divine Theme on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in

 

Loading Comments...