Asthma natural remedies help with this inflammatory condition of the airways that makes it hard to breath. Other symptoms of asthma may include wheezing, shortness of breath, dry irritating cough, and chest tightness. Breathing at night may also be a problem. Causes of asthma are usually a combination of things including allergens like pollution, dust, and smoke; diet, stress, and heredity. There can be emotional factors affecting asthma like guilt or grief. Homeopathy for asthma may help these emotional factors. Many children suffer from asthma. It is the number one chronic disease affecting children. Modern medicine treats asthma condition with inhalers or other medications for inflammation and opening airways. They…
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Bed Wetting Natural Remedies
Bed wetting is a condition where a child, usually over the age of 4 or 5, cannot hold their urine overnight, or sometimes during the day. Causes can be jealousy, anger, a new baby, or family discord. Bed wetting can be a nervous condition or something more serious such as diabetes, cystitis, or urinary blockage. If the bed wetting comes on suddenly, check with the doctor to rule out any serious problems. Medical treatment for bed wetting may include drugs to control urinary output or bladder capacity or bladder muscle control. They can be somewhat effect, although they have side effects which can cause dependency. The natural approach to bed…
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Children’s Natural Fever Remedies
These are children’s natural fever remedies. A rise in body temperature above 99° Fahrenheit constitutes a fever. Symptoms may include tiredness, weakness, heat of the forehead, and chills. Causes of fever include toxicity, or the flu or a cold, and may be commonly connected with ear infections. The thyroid, pituitary, and hypothalamus malfunction can also contribute to body temperature. The child’s diet may also be the cause of fever. From the medical perspective, fever is an inappropriate response of the immune system and is treated with antibiotics, cold baths, and cold wet towels. While these may temporarily drop the temperature, they don’t solve the underlying problems. The most common medical…
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Head Lice Natural Remedies
Try these head lice natural remedies. Head lice are parasites that invades the hair of the body, especially of the scalp. It is very contagious. One can see the lice and the nits (small white balls) are on the hair shafts. Modern medicine uses poisons to kill head lice and nits. They are toxic. The natural perspective on head lice is that some people are more susceptible than others. You can kill head lice with essential oils of Neem oil or Tea Tree. One must also use a nit comb and carefully treat hair for several days. Other solutions include herbs, homeopathics, and cell salts. Herbs for Head Lice Herbs…
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Natural Remedies for Teething Children
Try these natural remedies for teething children. Teething is the process in which teeth break through the gums in infants and toddlers. Symptoms may include painful gums, irritability, sometimes fever, and often diarrhea. As this is just a natural process, sometimes a poor diet can initiate worse symptoms. Medical treatment includes topical analgesics that may have side effects. From the natural point of view, a better diet and natural supplements can make the process easier. Herbs for Teething Children Herbs are plants valued for their specific strengthening/ tonifying properties. The following herbs help with pain and inflammation in teething: Dr. Christopher’s Nerve Formula (liquid in glycerin 2 oz) – tastes…