02/09/2025
Could SALICYLATES be affecting your child?
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What are salicylates?
• Natural plant chemicals
• Found in fruits, veggies, herbs, spices, tea, coffee
• Also in skincare, toothpaste & some meds (like aspirin!)
• Most people tolerate them, but some kids are more sensitive.
Possible signs of sensitivity in kids include:
• Rashes, eczema, hives
• Tummy pain, gas, loose stools
• Constant runny nose, congestion
• Irritability, poor sleep, hyperactivity
Why Sensitivity Happens?
• Immature gut/liver detox pathways
• Gut inflammation or imbalance
• Histamine issues (often overlap)
• Cumulative load (food + skincare + meds)
How a Naturopath can support your little one:
• Gentle gut healing
• Reducing overall load (not total restriction)
• Supporting detox pathways
• Identifying if it’s really salicylates (or something else like histamines/oxalates/dairy)
✨ Every child has a unique tolerance balance. If your child is struggling, get in touch so we can get on top of it together 🪄
