Children's Illnesses by MOONMIST

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Children's Illnesses pt1

 

1. TEETHING PROBLEMS

    

    

    

   A child will  normally begin teething from about the sixth month onward. Milk teeth will appear first.

    

    

   During this period of change, the child will often be irritable, and will have a greater likelihood of suffering digestive or nervous problems.

    

    

   When a child is teething you will often see them putting their fingers, as well as other hard object into their mouth. Other noticeable signs are inflamed and bleeding gums. Plus the child's tonsils might be red, swollen and tender.

    

    

    

    

   SYMPTOMS:

    

    

2. The child is irritable and angry
3. They are fussy, and have inflamed and sore gums
4. They sometimes have high fever, a hot dry mouth, and the baby is restless.

    

    

    

    

   CAUSES:

    

    

5. Teething pain
6. Inflamed gums
7. Sudden onset

    

    

    

   COMMON REMEDIES:

    

    

    

   A child will feel butter after being carried, or if given warmth and plenty of  fresh air.

    

    

   HERBAL REMEDY and DOSAGE:

    

    

    

   Suggest that you client should make an infusion of chamomile, skullcap, lemon balm or valerian. This infusion can then be used for dipping a soft cotton cloth in so that the child can suck it.

    

    

   You can also suggest that they use Marshmallow root. This can be softened by dipping it in boiling water. Then it can be tied into the corner of a clean cotton cloth. The child can then suck on it

    

    

    

    

    

    

   NAPPY RASH

    

    

 

1. Nappy rash occurs when the skin is irritated. There are several forms of nappy rash, such as dry, red and scaly nappy rash.

    

    

   SYMPTOMS:

    

    

2. Itchy skin
3. Restlessness
4. Blisters around the nappy area

    

    

    

    

    

    

   CAUSES:

    

    

   The child feels better, if the affected area is kept  warm and dry and given fresh air.

 

HERBAL REMEDIES AND DOSAGE

 

 

	HERB	ADMINISTRATION
INTERNALLY	Burdock (root)	Add five drops of a tincture to the child's bottle.
EXTERNALLY	Plantin (leaves)	Apply ointment or infused oil when required
	COMFREY	Apply ointment or infused oil when required
	Pansy	Tincture, cream.

 

1. FEVER

    

    

   Fever normally occurs when the body is fighting an infection. It also occurs when a child is suffering from stress or anxiety.

    

    

    

   SYMPTOMS:

    

    

2. Pale face
3. Restlessness
4. Thirst
5. Violent fever with pounding pulse
6. Throbbing headache
7. Shivering
8. Dry, hot skin
9. Chilliness and exhaustion
10.  A burning pain in the limbs

     

     

     

     

    CAUSES:

     

     

    A fever normally occurs when the immune system has been weakened.

     

    COMMON Remedies:

     

     

    Suggest that your client provides the child with plenty of fresh air. Also they should get the child to sit upright. Warm drinks will make them feel better, as will a cold compress applied to the head.

     

     

     

    HERBAL Remedies and dosage

     

     

    Boneset- This herb is especially good for building immunity. It is used for easing the body aches caused by flu. It can be taken in the form of tea or as a capsule for older children

     

    DO NOT  SUGGEST giving this herb to children younger than 1 year old, or pregnant women. If taken in too large a dosage, it can cause vomiting and diarrhoea.

     

     

     

     

    FEVERFEW - This herb helps relieve pain and fever. It can be taken in the form of glycerite, or capsules for older children.

     

     

    Ginger - This herb is good for relief from the chills. It can be taken in the form of tea or glycerite or capsules for older children.

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Common Illnesses in children and their herbal remedies by MOONMIST

Tuesday, February 09, 2010

10:41 AM



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In the next section we will discuss the common illnesses, their symptoms, causes and the suggested herbal remedies for each.











Common Illnesses in children and their herbal remedies :





COLIC (SPASM IN THE INTESTINES)





Colic is most common in the fist three months of a child's life.





SYMPTOMS:






2. Babies suffering colic often pull up their legs, turn red and scream
3. They make sharp movements and cry, as they experience sudden shooting pains
4. They start to scream as a result of slight movement







CAUSES:




5. The child might have swallowed air during feeding
6. They may be dehydrated
7. As a result of the mother's anxiety
8. Something might have passed through the breast mild ( wheat, cabbage, dairy products and citrus fruits are common culprits)



HERBAL REMEDY AND Dosage to treat Colic:



Internally





HERBS







Caraway (seeds)

Chamomile

Fennel (seeds)

Ginger (root)

Peppermint

Wild yam

Catnip

Dill







Administration





Infusion, tincture

Externally





Chamomile (flowers)





Bath



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SLEEPLESSNESS







Children suffer two types of sleeplessness. The first is a result of irritability and anger, whilst the second is due to over-excitement.







SYMPTOMS:




2. The child's eyes are half open when asleep, moaning during sleep.
3. When awake the child is impossible to calm, and in an overwrought state that prevents sleep.
4. The child keeps waking up in an excited state and starts to play with toys.



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CAUSES:







Sleeplessness in babies can be due to :


2. Hunger
3. Wind
4. Teething
5. A dirty nappy
6. Colic
7. Anger
8. Over stimulation





In older children it may be due to;


9. Irregular bed times
10. Being too hot or cold
11. A stuffy bedroom
12. Over-tiredness
13. Noise
14. Stress or anxiety
15. Food allergy
16. Too much caffeine from cola drinks





COMMON REMEDIES:







To reduce sleeplessness you should suggest that the client carry the child, provide them with plenty of fresh air, and consider changing their sleeping position.





HERBAL REMEDY AND DOSAGE:





Suggest that the client should give their child oat straw. This should be in the form of four tablespoons steeped in two cups of boiling water. Steep the oat straw for 15 minutes.



Then the drink should be brought to the boil and 2 tablespoons each of Chamomile, Lemon balm and Catnip should be added.





Steep for 10 minutes.

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WHY HERBAL MEDICINE IS A BETTER OPTION FOR CHILDREN



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Many herbalists have parents cometo them to gain advice about which herbs to give to their children when they are sick. They would prefer to use herbs instead of conventional medicine so that the child does not have to suffer the side effects that can often be associated with orthodox drugs.







Herbal medicines can be extremely beneficial to children as they are well suited to their immune system, which is likely to be more responsive. This is due to the lack of stress in their lives , plus they are unlikely to have a bad diet, and they will not have been exposed to many antibiotics or drugs.





Many childhood complaints can be resolved by the use of gentle herbal remedies. However, sometimes when symptoms persist, you may have to suggest that the parent take their child to see a doctor. But otherwise for the usual children's problems, herbal medicines are a great solution.







At a young age, it is vital that children are given safer drugs. If they are constantly given stronger drugs their immunity system will weaken, plus they may suffer side effects.









HERBAL MEDICINES ARE BENEFICIAL TO CHILDREN IN MANY WAYS:








2. They strengthen the child's constitution and helps build their resistance to illness.
3. They provide a gentler source of treatment
4. They make the child more aware of the natural healing power of plants
5. Some herbs like Echinacea, Astragalus and Garlic have been tested in laboratories and have shown that they are particularly beneficial to the immune system.
6. They help the child maintain physical and emotional balance.





AT the start of their life a child can benefit greatly from herbal treatment as the herbs treat both the fundamental cause of the illness as well as the symptoms. So if a child were to catch the flu, herbal treatment would result in the child regaining balance of the , and increased immunity as well as relief from symptoms such as a cough and headache etc.