Childhood Ear Infection: Alternative to Antibiotics
and Ear Tubes
Antibiotics and ear tubes treat symptoms of a problem. They do not
strengthen the organism so that it can fight the infection itself, nor
do they make the organism less resistant to future infection. A study,
published in the Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal on 2/12/01, is the
first placebo-controlled study to suggest that homeopathy is effective
in the treatment of acute otitis media in young children. "Multitudes of
infants have frequent recurring ear infections. These “infections” usually
subside when milk intake ceases as they are often caused by allergy to
milk. Many children have tubes placed in their ear canals because of these
“ear infections”. This procedure has recently been discovered to lead to
decreased hearing as adults. This whole infantile ear infection problem
is usually milk allergy not bacterial infection." Dr. James Howenstine,
MDmore
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Professor Graham Bell, from McGill University in Canada, warns
that the new antibiotics pose "a serious and
unprecedented" risk to public health. He warns that regulatory authorities
tend not to look many years ahead when deciding whether to grant licences
to new drugs. "They are poorly designed to detect even grave and highly
probable risks to public health arising from the population biology of
microbes. "Instead of dismissing the possibility that widespread resistance
will evolve, we should use the bitter experience that we have gained from
conventional antibiotics to plan for it." --- "Diarrhea, abdominal pain,
severe inflammation of the colon (colitis), irritable bowel syndrome, skin
problems, fever, elevated white blood cell count, weak immune system, vomiting,
dehydration, potassium deficiencies, allergies, colon perforation, bad
breath, excess stomach gas, yeast problems, nutritional deficiencies and
constipation are just some of the many side effects and problems linked
to antibiotics.
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David
A. Holland, M.D. on childhood ear infections: "In one
study, children administered antibiotics for acute otitis media suffered
double the rate of adverse effects compared to children in the study who
took placebos (Clinical Evidence. 2000). The difference in outcome for
those children in the study who took antibiotics compared to those who
do not was almost negligible."
Two out of three infants receive antibiotics before they turn one year
old. By the age of two, three out of four children have received the drugs,
according to recent research. These findings are especially concerning
as resistance to common antibiotics is becoming an ever increasing problem.
Deaths caused by Staphylococcus aureus, the so-called superbug that is
resistant to most antibiotics, are reportedly increasing. Moreover, research
from a new study has shown that children from low-economic backgrounds
are more likely to receive antibiotics than those from more well off families,
and boys tend to receive antibiotics earlier than girls. Low-economic background
might be a factor because people from this group tend to have higher rates
of respiratory illness due to a lower likelihood of breast-feeding.
One of the hardest things for a parent is to watch their child in pain
and not be able to help. If your child has a pattern of repeated ear infections,
you probably feel helpless. The conventional medical approach is to give
antibiotics every time an ear infection is diagnosed. Or if these are ineffective,
a tympanostomy (tubes) is performed . Most conventional doctors will convince
you that there is no other option. Instead of giving antibiotics every
time your child has an ear infection, homeopathy
and Transfer Factor can strengthen your child's health
so that the whole pattern of getting sick stops.
In a clinical study, pediatrician, David M. Markowitz, M.D. reports
an 84% reduction in antibiotic use when children
used Transfer Factor.
"Are
Antibiotics still effective? The period once euphemistically called
the Age of the Miracle Drug is now dead. And the indiscriminate use of
antibiotics is leading us to one of the most frightening eras in recent
memory. That is, the return of infectious diseases for which there is no
effective treatment. Two decades following the introduction of antibiotics,
the medical community began to see a disturbing trend. Bacterial infections
that were once treatable no longer responded to antibiotics. Penicillin
is effective today against only 10 percent of the strains of Staphylococcus
aureus that it used to eradicate easily. Those that did respond often required
five to ten times the dose of the drug that previously was effective. One
example of this is the resistant strains of gonorrhea that developed as
a result of the antibiotics that were used to treat it." Michael
Traub, N.D.
Most Ear Infections Clear Up Without Antibiotics
- A newly released report from the Agency for Healthcare Research
and Quality (AHRQ) suggests that children may not always need antibiotics
to treat a middle ear infection (otitis media). Researchers from the Southern
California/RAND Evidence-based Practice Center (EPC) found some interesting
findings, including: Nearly two-thirds of children with uncomplicated ear
infectionsrecover from pain and fever within 24 hours of diagnosis without
antibiotic treatment - Over 80% recover within 1 to 7 days. The Summary
of the findings of this study, entitled Management of Acute Otitis Media
Summary, Evidence Report/Technology
Assessment 15, is available by calling the AHRQ Publications Clearinghouse
at 1-800-358-9295. Agency
for Healthcare Research and Quality, Rockville, MD, August 9, 2000
"When penicillin and other wonder drugs revolutionized Western medicine
in the 1940s and '50s, it seemed as though every infectious illness could
be cured with a few pills or injections. But half a century after it began,
the golden age of antibiotics is ending with the alarming news that the
drugs that were supposed to save the world have instead spawned an epidemic
that may destroy it." CJ
Puotinen
While Dr. Carlson concedes that antibiotics can save lives, he
warns that both physicians and patients must be judicious in their use
of antibiotics. If they are overused, they are more likely to become ineffective
in treating bacteria. “Antibiotics are not always the answer,” he says.
“Sometimes it just makes sense to let an ailment run its natural course.”
"After 40 years of pushing
antibiotics for any ailment, physicians are now confronting bacteria that
have built defenses against those same drugs. Some infectious bacteria
that were once treatable are stronger and often deadly. The reappearance
of highly infectious bacteria is caused in part by the overuse and misuse
of antibiotics, but the resilience of bacteria also stems from the ingenious
biochemistry of the microorganisms themselves. To survive, microorganisms
and fungi mutate into resistant strains." Morton
Walker, D.P.M.
Taking Out Adenoids Does NOT Help Ear Infections - Conclusions
from a study showed that removal of the adenoids, often associated with
swollen tonsils, as the first surgical treatment with children the ages
of 10 to 24 months with recurrent middle ear infections, was not effective
in preventing further episodes. British
Medical Journal February 28, 2004; 328:487 (Free Full-Text Article)
Breast feeding
has proven to protect against ear infections Recent studies show that the longer a baby is nursed, the less likely
he or she will be to contract otitis media and other infections. Possible
reasons for this are that mother's milk contains antibodies that protect
against disease, and that nursing precludes the use of cow's milk (an irritant
to the eustachian tube and a common allergen). Causative factors involved
in earaches, ear Inflammation and infections is susceptibility which can
be triggered by substituting early bottle feeding for breast feeding.
Human breast milk seems to have a prophylactic effect on a baby, although
the exact reason why is not understood: that is, whether it has more to
do with an intolerance to the cow's milk or the natural immune boost provided
by mother's milk, or a combination of both. A related factor to bottle
feeding is that supine feeding with the bottle has been shown to cause
regurgitation of the milk which then has a chance of entering the Eustachian
tube. Another very common etiological factor in children is one or more
food or inhalant allergies. Breastfeeding
By James W. Prescott, Ph.D. – Institute of Humanistic Science
Allergens may cause
acute otitis media by causing mucus production and mucous membrane swelling.
Once the allergens are discovered and removed from the child's environment
or diet, health can greatly improve. Common food allergens in children
include cow's milk, wheat, soy, corn, citrus, and egg, although other foods
may be implicated on an individual basis. Inhalant allergies include molds,
dust, animal dander, and hay fever.
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Cow’s
milk is linked to allergies and ear infections The mucus-producing
effects of cow’s milk consumption are so well known that nearly all pediatricians
now recommend the elimination of cow’s milk from the diets of children
prone to chronic ear infections. Many children have allergic reactions
to cow’s milk, including nasal congestion. When passages become blocked
and irritated, ear infection is the frequent result.
The Rise in
Soy Allergies In the 1980s, Stuart Berger, MD, labelled soy one of
the seven top allergens—one of the "sinister seven". These allergies are
caused by antibodies known as immunoglobulins and have been linked to sleep
disturbances, bedwetting, sinus and ear infections,
crankiness, joint pain, chronic fatigue, gastrointestinal woes and other
mysterious symptoms.
Babies and Soy: A Word of Caution
Soon after giving birth, for
about 3 days, female mammals produce colostrum, which is a milk-like
substance that jump-starts a newborn's immune system. Colostrum contains
Transfer
Factors, a set of messaging molecules that convey immune information
within an individual's immune system and are the primary communications
used by the immune system to defend against harmful microbial threats.
By transferring information from cell to cell, transfer factors serve as
"teachers" to the cells, ensuring a strong immune system capable of surviving,
even thriving, in its new environment.
Learn more
Elise McConnell, mother of three, Fort Worth, Texas "Since
I began using The Block System we haven't had to use an antibiotic for
an upper respiratory infection in seven years."
From the Actor In this video Dr. Block demonstrates gentle techniques
based on a century-old philosophy of osteopathic medicine which she taught
in medical school. This technique helps to drain ears and upper respiratory
tract and boost the immune system without antibiotics. Dr. Block explains,
in easy-to-understand terms, what you can do at home to treat and help
prevent future infections. The easy to follow video includes step-by-step
instructions for home care of both infants and children. The techniques
also work on adults with respiratory infections. In this video you will
learn: ? The underlying causes of chronic ear and respiratory infections.
? Effective treatments you can do at home. ? Powerful techniques Dr. Block
taught to students in medical school. ? How to help prevent recurring infections.
? Ways to help stay healthy and support the immune system. ? How to help
stop the vicious cycle of: infections - antibiotics - immune system suppression
- more infections
David Markowitz, M.D. - "I have now completed a retrospective
study comparing children in our practice who did not use Transfer
Factor; during the same period. 87 children, age 8 months through 9
years, used Transfer Factor;. We found 74% less reported illness and 84%
less reported use of antibiotics."Dr.
Markowitz is general pediatrician for more than 20 years in Kennebunk,
Maine with a patient base of 4,500 children, is conducting an ongoing retrospective
study of patients who are consuming.
Greg B. Wilson, Ph.D. and James B. Daily, Jr., Ph.D. - "Transfer
factors are not only useful for disease prevention but can also help
with diseases already established due to inadequate immune response.
Since transfer factor-producing T lymphocytes are important in immune recognition
and memory, impairment of transfer factor production could neutralize the
rest of the immune response in otherwise healthy individuals. Therefore,
introducing transfer factors can sometimes enable a dysfunctional immune
system to return to normal." An estimated 40 million dollars has been spent
on transfer factor research, resulting in over 3,000 scientific papers
documenting their benefits
"Since my son Elijah was born, he has
suffered from severe ear infections. He was constantly put
on antibiotics and had tubes put in his ears. He is now four years
old and has been on Transfer
Factor. He has not experienced any more infections."
January Jackson.
more
about Transfer Factor - QandA about Transfer
Factor - Education and Instinct - An Explanation of T-Factors Plus By William
J. Hennen, Ph.D.
Bacterial infections, including the recurrent ear infections that plague
toddlers, often respond remarkably to saccharides (glyconutrients), as
do many viruses--from the common cold to the flu, from herpes to HIV. Research
over the past decade has demonstrated the importance of Glyconutrients
to support the process our individual tissue cells use to recognize, and
communicate with, each other. When you nourish and balance the systems,
you give your body what it requires to resist, repair and overcome disease,
and to achieve optimal health. More than 30 biotechnology
and pharmaceutical companies throughout North America, Canada, Europe and
Japan are currently participating in glycobiology research. The focus of
their research involves a wide range of possible uses including cancer
treatments, anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal agents as well as treatments
for influenza, asthma, and other infections.
Learn
more about the healing power of glyconutrients...
Other safe and effective
natural herbal remedies:
NutriBiotic
Ear Drops are an excellent topical treatment for ear infections and
aches, swimmer’s ear, and over-production of wax. This soothing, antiseptic
formula helps ease pain, treat local infection, and soothe itchy, irritated
skin.
Mullein
"Mullein oil is a traditional Native American remedy used to reduce swelling
and inflammation. Gently heat mullein oil to slightly above body temperature
and, with your child lying on his side, put one or two drops into the affected
ear. The heat feels comforting, while the mullein goes to work on the problem."
(Janet Zand L.Ac., O.M.D.)
This provides a comprehensive overview of the research on the use
of antibiotics and ear tubes in treating ear infections, and it reviews
various alternative treatments, especially nutrition
and homeopathy, as viable methods to both prevent
and cure ear infections.
"By the time my son was 18 months old, he had had seven ear infections
in the past six months and was scheduled to have surgery for tubes. My
father suggested I research alternative medicine first, so I bought this
book. What a wonderful source of information that most peditricians don't
tell you. We tried a handful of rememdies recommended in this book, all
with great success. It is now 9 months later and my son has only been diagnosed
with one ear infection during this time, and to our surprise when we told
the peditrician we didn't want to treat this ear infection with antibiotics,
he agreed that it was best NOT to treat it, that his own immune system
would fight it. And guess what? It did!"A reveiwer from
amazon.com
Dr. Moskowitz on vaccines and ear infections
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"A critical factor in the long term treatment of otitis media is the effect
of vaccinations on the immune system. He strongly advises parents against
vaccinating their children until they are completely over the cycle of
ear infections. Many parents don't realize what an added stress a series
of vaccinations, such as the DPT booster, poses to the child's weakened
immune system. Dr.Moskowitz has seen many children who are nearly cured
of a chonic ear infection have the cycle return following a routine immunization."
more
Herbal Medicine: Herbal remedies for ear infections include the internal
use of echinacea,
as well as garlic oil capsules, says Dr. Hoffman. He also recommends drops
of mullein
flower oil in the ear, as long as there is no perforation of the ear
drum. Hoffman tells of a six year old boy who was diagnosed as having neurological
deafness (damage to the auditory nerve in both ears) . Though the child
was not in any pain, he had not been hearing well in class. He came to
Hoffman with his family, all of whom suffered from severe sinus problems.
The herbs prescribed to the family members, goldenrod, echinacea
and raw garlic helped reduce excessive secretion of mucous. Since there
are no herbs that can cure neurological deafness, Hoffman did not expect
the child's hearing loss to improve. However, in treating the whole family
for sinus blockage, with a low-mucous diet and the prescribed herbs, the
boy's sinus problem cleared up and his hearing did improve.
Hoffman concluded that the child had been misdiagnosed and that 50
% of his hearing problem had been due to mucous buildup resulting from
a prolonged infection in the middle ear and was not related to nerve damage.
more
Antibiotics and ear tubes treat symptoms of a problem. They do not strengthen
the organism so that it can fight the infection itself, nor do they make
the organism less resistant to future infection. In chronic ear infection
it has become standard procedure for physicians to use ear tubes in conjunction
with antibiotics or in place of it. These tubes help drain the pus from
the ear, but this treatment only deals with the results of the problem;
it does nothing to treat the reason the infection was able to spread in
the first place. This physiological fact may be the reason ear tubes have
been found to be of questionable value.
The applications of homeopathy are widespread
-- everything from treating the common cold to clearing up childhood ear
infections. It's this latest use that caught the attention of a group of
West Coast researchers, who set out to evaluate in a scientific way the
many reports of homeopathic success. The study, which appears in the February
issue of the Pediatric Infectious Disease
Journal, was funded by the Standard Homeopathic Company and took place
in a private pediatric practice in Seattle. Children with middle ear infection
received either a homeopathic remedy geared to their specific symptoms,
or a placebo. They took the pills three times daily for five days, or until
their ear pain and fever got better, whichever came first. The children,
aged 18 months to 6 years, were divided into two groups, with 36 receiving
homeopathic treatment and 39 getting placebo. Neither the researchers nor
the parents knew which treatment each child got until the study was over.
Eight different homeopathic remedies were given in combinations that were
individualized for each child, depending on his or her mood, type of pain,
amount of thirst, and length of time with symptoms.
Janet Zand L.Ac., O.M.D. - "While antibiotics are a common treatment
for ear infections, parents should be aware that a study done in the Netherlands
compared children with ear infections who were treated with antibiotics
to a control group who were given a placebo. Although the antibiotic group
improved somewhat faster, it is interesting to note that there was little
difference between the two groups in long-term outcome" more Antibiotics and ear tubes treat symptoms of a problem. They do not
strengthen the organism so that it can fight the infection itself, nor
do they make the organism less resistant to future infection. A study,
published in the Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal on 2/12/01, is the
first placebo-controlled study to suggest that homeopathy
is effective in the treatment of acute otitis media in young children.
Their randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled, pilot study of 75 children
aged 18 months to six years with middle ear effusion and ear pain and/or
fever for no more than 36 hours was conducted in Seattle Washington by
Jennifer
Jacobs, M.D.
Dr. Mercola - "The medical establishment has convinced American
parents that they need to run their babies to the doctor at the first sign
of a fever. This does not make sense, as a fever is actually a good thing.
High fevers are especially good as they are far better than any immunization
at building an authentic, life-long immune response. When we suppress these
fevers with Tylenol we can cause far more harm than good. To add insult
to injury, parents give their children antibiotics that do absolutely nothing
for the viral infection and do everything to upset the fragile bacterial
microenvironment in their child’s intestine. Fever
in Children - A Blessing in Disguise
Officials from the National Institutes
of Health and the Centers for Disease Control have reported that the overuse
of antibiotics in medicine has created an epidemic of antibiotic-resistant
bacteria. Doctors fear that if antibiotic use is not curtailed, we may
soon approach the day when untreatable infections are rampant. In Beyond
Antibiotics, Drs. Schmidt, Smith, and Sehnert explore the problems presented
by the overuse of these drugs. More importantly, they show how to build
immunity, improve resistance to infections, and avoid antibiotics when
possible. click here to learn
more about natural antibiotics you can purchase
without a prescription
Testimonial: "When my 9 year old was little she had earaches
from 2 months old to 18 months. Finally tired of all the antibiotics, I
tried garlic and mullein drops and sweet echnicea.
in 2 weeks no more ear trouble. She doesn't even have scars from all the
swelling from the fluid. They wanted to put tubes in. Glad I waited." Sharon
Cloud
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information. She can be reached at 281 581 2424 or 206-222-1619
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Cold
Socks Treatment: Randall Bradley, N.D. , a naturopath from Omaha Nebraska, frequently
uses the cold socks treatment, a long-standing naturopathic therapy for
stimulating the immune system.
Dr. Bradley finds this treatment to be effective in relieving the symptoms
of many upper respiratory conditions such as head and chest colds, earaches,
the flu, sore throats and even allergies. With this procedure, he says,
relief is often seen within thirty minutes. If it is not, one can repeat
the treatment while the patient remains covered and in bed. After four
hours or usually by morning, the wet socks should be totally dry, the feet
warm and the symptoms gone or much improved. Dr.Bradley says it is effective
with both children and adults. Learn
how to do it step by step
My nephew always seemed to
have ear infections. Ever since I can remember he was put on Antibiotics.
It got so bad that my sister- in-law was informed by my nephew's doctor
that they need to put tubes in his ears. God acts in mysterious ways really,
we are in a grocery store and this woman overheard us talking about the
surgery. She told us how an herb called Echinacea
had helped her son. She also tried Garlic/ Mullein
leaf oil as well. So, he tried it for 2-3 weeks and what a relief when
we found out that the infection had totaly cleared. It is so sad that they
don't teach doctors much about nutrition but instead they pump kids with
all kinds of medications and antibiotics.
Tom Gardiner, PhD - "Failure-to-thrive (FTT) is a clinical syndrome
of body wasting and weight loss. It can occur during development in infants
and young children,1 or it can occur in adults as part of the cachectic
(tissue wasting) process in diseases such as cancer and acquired immune
deficiency syndrome (AIDS).2 Neurological and gastrointestinal (GI)
symptoms, characteristic of poor development and function, are also often
present in FTT patients. For example, FTT infants frequently have seizures
and microcephaly.3 ,4 GI symptoms include diarrhea, bowel inflammation
and malabsorption, which further interfere with the utilization of dietary
nutrients, resulting in additional tissue wasting and weight loss."
"Dietary glyconutritional supplements may play important roles in the
prevention and repair of dysfunctional processes involved in the FTT syndrome.
In fact, a pilot study in FTT children has provided evidence that certain
glyconutritional substances can significantly reduce some of the signs
and symptoms of wasting found in FTT."
What
Every Parent Should Know BEFORE Their Childen Are Vaccinated! Why
are a growing number of parents and health care professionals around the
world questioning vaccination? The controversy stems from the thousands
of deaths and permanent disabilities attributed to vaccination annually,
as well as the many published medical studies, government statistics, congressional
testimonies, and other credible sources that directly contradict commonly
held assumptions about vaccine safety and effectiveness.
Bart Classen, a Maryland physician, published data showing that diabetes
rates rose significantly in New Zealand following a massive hepatitis B
vaccine campaign in young children, and that diabetes rates also went up
sharply in Finland after three new childhood vaccines were introduced.
More pictures
of vaccine damage available to view at the
CDC
website
In fall 1997, two influential professional magazines featured articles
asking the question: Has the decrease of infectious diseases in childhood
through the mass use of vaccines been replaced with an increase in chronic
diseases such as diabetes and asthma? The Economist, a prestigious international
magazine read by world leaders in government, business and public policy,
and Science News, a magazine read by both health care professionals
and the general public, explored the reported links between vaccines and
chronic diseases in their November 22, 1997 issues.
Homeopathy
can be used successfully to prevent and treat smallpox, measles,
whooping
cough, chickenpox, and other ailments.
Would you allow big brother to enforce vaccinations on your kids? Government
Enforced Vaccinations Vaccination Tracking Registry - Government programs
that limit your choices -and your rights- in health care when it comes
to mandatory vaccination. These mandates last for 40 or so years
and they're impossible to repeal. Also, learn about Legal Requirements
and Exemptions
Are Vaccines Damaging Our Pets?
Routine Vaccination: Is
it really safe and effective? Most recently, an article
appeared in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
entitled "Are We Vaccinating Too Much?" Read about the comments of veterinarians
who believe that vaccines are damaging our pets.
Birth / Infant's Need and Care
Heidi
and Paul Jackson's twin girls, Brielle and Kyrie, were born October 17,
1995, 12 weeks ahead of their due date. Standard hospital practice is to
place preemie twins in separate incubators to reduce the risk of infection.
that was done for the Jackson girls in the neonatal intensive care unit
at the Medical Center of Central Massachusetts in Worcester.
Kyrie,
the larger sister at two pounds, three ounces, quickly began gaining weight
and calmly sleeping her newborn days away. But Brielle, who weighed only
two pounds at birth, couldn't keep up with her. She had breathing and heart-rate
problems. The oxygen level in her blood was low, and her weight gain was
slow.
Suddenly, on November 12, Brielle went into critical condition. She
began gasping for breath, and her face and stick-thin arms and legs turned
bluish-gray. Her heart rate was way up, and she got hiccups, a dangerous
sign that her body was under stress. Her parents watched, terrified that
she might die. Learn how she was rescued by her sister
For more than twenty-five years, Mothering magazine has captured an
audience of educated women who appreciate its "we'll inform, you choose"
approach to parenting. Having a Baby, Naturally reflects this spirit with
straightforward, uncensored information about pregnancy and childbirth,
addressing common concerns and questions in a compassionate, nonjudgmental
style.
WHY
CHOOSE A HOME BIRTH? In previous generations home birth was the norm.
It is only fairly recently that it has been viewed as reckless, eccentric,
even selfish.With the backlash against decades of hospital-based, interventionist
obstetrics, and increasing evidence of its safety, home birth is gaining
a renewed respectability amongst many parents and professionals.
Unhindered
Childbirth When medical "experts" get involved in pregnancy, birth
and other healthcare decisions, a woman's autonomy often is compromised.
We simply want women to know that they don't have to accept this hindrance.
Women all over the country are taking control of their birth experiences,
and taking responsibility for their lives and health without involving
themselves in the medical healthcare arena.
Labor
of Love Childbirth Support Doulas are the newest members of the
laboring woman's team. A doula's role is to provide constant physical and
emotional support to the woman and her partner, and to help provide necessary
information for them to make informed decisions regarding the birth. Her
qualifications include training in meeting the needs of the laboring woman,
and her own experience with childbirth. The doula is a source of nurturing
and reassurance for the woman and her partner.
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Babies normally turn themselves head down between 28-32 weeks.
They have a stepping reflex which causes them to "walk" around the inside
of the uterus when the bottom of a foot is against a hard surface, such
as a contracted uterus. Those lovely toning contractions (formerly
called Braxton-Hicks contractions) provide a perfect surface to trigger
baby's stepping reflex. Babies also need a normal amount of amniotic
fluid, and a relaxed mommy. One astute client suggested that it would
make sense to put a hand against baby's foot to trigger the stepping reflex
while the mom is in the various positions to try to turn baby.
There are a lot of different ways of trying to turn a baby - external
manipulation, gravity manipulation, acupuncture,
acupressure, homeopathy,
herbs, visualization. But the first thing to do is to try to figure out
why the baby is currently breech. Your baby and your body working together
can be awfully smart, and it may be that there's something about the pregnancy
that requires a breech or cesarean delivery. more
Ultrasound equipment bombards a fetus for up to one hour with megahertz
radiation. This radiation, which cycles millions of time per second, can
cause mutation and bleeding in the intestinal cells of rodents.31 Swedish
scientists say routine ultrasound scanning of pregnant women may be causing
subtle brain damage in unborn babies.32 Approximately half of all pregnancies
in the U.S. result in prenatal or postnatal death, or an otherwise less
than healthy baby.33 Many wonder if routine exposure of America's fragile
unborn to megahertz radiation might be a factor, among others, of this
shocking national statistic. Is fetal ultrasound exposure playing some
part in the national epidemic of delayed development in infants, plus learning
and behavior difficulties suffered by millions of our school children?
Exposing the unborn to ionizing X-radiation at airport checkpoints is an
even more dangerous game of roulette.
New
research has raised doubts over the safety of ultrasound scans used to
view fetuses in the womb. Scientists have called for further research to
determine whether safety limits should be reviewed for the tests, which
are also used to check internal organs in children and adults. Since the
early 1990s, when American researchers showed that ultrasound tissue heating
can cause bleeding in mouse intestines, ultrasonographers tune the power
of scans to reduce heating. The latest discovery, by scientists at University
College Dublin, is the first to find that scans create changes in cells.
Patrick Brennan, who led the research, said: "It has been assumed for a
long time that ultrasound has no effect on cells. We now have grounds to
question that assumption." The researchers gave 12 mice an eight megahertz
scan lasting for 15 minutes. Hospital scans can last for up to an hour,
using frequencies of between three and 10 megahertz. According to today's
New Scientist, two significant changes in the cells of the small intestine
were detected in scanned mice compared with unscanned mice. Four and a
half hours after exposure, the rate of cell division had reduced by 22
per cent and the rate of programmed cell death had approximately doubled.
Mr Brennan believes there will be similar effects in humans. New
Scientist ISSUE 1476 Thursday 10 June 1999
Cesarean section is major surgery and brings with it many risks to both
mother and baby. Babies born by C-section do not receive the natural stimulation
that comes from moving down the birth canal, and therefore must often be
given oxygen or a rub down to help them breathe. They also miss out on
the natural hormones that are released during vaginal birth to help the
baby during his first moments of life. There is also a risk that the surgeon’s
knife could accidentally cut the baby or that the baby could be born prematurely
if the surgery is performed too soon. A recent study in the August
2003 Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology also found that cesarean
section might increase the infant’s risk of developing a food allergy.
Women who undergo cesareans are at an increased risk of many complications
compared with a natural birth. learn
what the risks are
Contrary to popular belief that soy is a health food, evidence reveals
that soy consumption has been linked to numerous disorders, including infertility,
increased cancer and infantile leukemia, Type1 diabetes, and precocious
puberty in children have been fed soy formula. (early maturation, such
as breast development and menstruation as early as 6 years of age). Scientists
have known for years that the isoflavones in soy products can depress thyroid
function and cause goiters in otherwise healthy children and adults. A
combined research team of Cornell University Medical College and Long Island
Community Hospital medical experts have found that children who develop
Type1 diabetes are twice as likely to have been fed soy formulas as those
fed all other foods This confirms concerns based on animal studies
raised in the 1980's and 1990s by Health Canada researcher Dr Fraser Scott
and led to the American Academy of Pediatrics issuing their warning to
pediatricians against any use of soy based formulas.
Considering all of soy's health benefits, it is tempting for new and
expectant mothers to see soy-based infant formula as a "miracle food" and
to stock their pantries sky-high with the stuff. Well, hold on there mama.
That most vulnerable member of the population, an infant unable to breastfeed,
stands at great risk of developing a serious thyroid disorder due to a
diet based entirely on soy formula. That disorder is hypothyroidism, or
an under-active thyroid and it is a common cause of fatigue, depression,
obesity, constipation, extreme sensitivity to cold and a number of other
symptoms, most so common that the disorder can go undiagnosed for years.
Breast feeding has proven to protect against ear infections. Recent
studies show that the longer a baby is nursed, the less likely he or she
will be to contract otitis media and other infections. Possible reasons
for this are that mother's milk contains antibodies that protect against
disease, and that nursing precludes the use of cow's milk (an irritant
to the eustachian tube and a common allergen).
While the dangers of formula feeding aren’t something you’re likely
to hear in your doctor’s office, the conclusions can be derived through
an examination of the available scientific research on infant mortality
in the United States and across the world. There are studies showing artificial
feeding’s impact on overall infant death rates in both developing and undeveloped
countries. While studies offering comparative death rates are not available
for industrialized regions, there are numerous studies providing comparative
occurrence rates for many illnesses and disorders in the United States
and other industrialized nations. Many more reports are available extolling
superior survival rates and decreased illness rates among breastfed infants,
but only those with solid numbers are useful here. We can assemble the
statistics from these studies to build a firm picture of the ratio of infant
deaths for U.S. formula-fed babies against those who are breastfed. The
Deadly Influence of Formula in America
It's
well known that breastfeeding,
especially for the first four months of an infant's life, is associated
with fewer ear infections. Your breastfed child will not only have fewer
ear infections, but protection against other infections. Breastfeeding
provides protection against diarrhea, gastrointestinal and respiratory
infections; in fact, infections of every kind. more
The crucial role of breastmilk with its immunological agents for protecting
the newborn/infant against disease and illness is well known, as is its
essential role in promoting the development of the infant's own immune
system. It is less well known that the infant's immune system does not
reach maturity until about 5-6 years of age. This developmental immaturity
of the infant's immune system can serve as a guide to appreciating the
developmental immaturity of the infant's brain with its various structural,
neurochemical and electrophysiological processes that extend in development
well beyond the 5-6 years of maturity for the immune system. more
The La Leche League International
mission is: To help mothers worldwide to breastfeed through mother-to-mother
support, encouragement, information, and education and to promote a better
understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development
of the baby and mother.
Breast
Milk and Ear Infections It's well known that breastfeeding, especially for the first four months
of an infant's life, is associated with fewer
ear infections. Your breastfed child will not only have fewer ear infections,
but protection against other infections. Breastfeeding
provides protection against diarrhea, gastrointestinal and respiratory
infections; in fact, infections of every kind.
WASHINGTON,
July 14 (Reuters) - Unborn U.S. babies are soaking in a stew of chemicals,
including mercury, gasoline byproducts and pesticides, according to a report
to be released on Thursday. The report by the Environmental Working Group
is based on tests of 10 samples of umbilical cord blood taken by the American
Red Cross. They found an average of 287 contaminants in the blood, including
mercury, fire retardants, pesticides and the Teflon chemical PFOA. Studies
show that pesticides can harm children’s health. Yet across the country,
kids are being exposed to high levels of dangerous chemicals at school.
Prozac
in Pregnancy Toxic to Fetus Women who take the popular antidepressant Prozac while pregnant might
negatively affect the development of their babies. Researchers found some
of the consequences included babies that were born lighter and sleepier
than normal. Respiratory problems were another reported consequence. A
report revealed that the effects of taking the drug were more likely to
happen in utero exposure during the late stages in gestation. The report
involved the study of Prozac, known generically as fluoxetine. Although
the studied toxicity of this drug was considered to be reversible, long-term
studies have yet to be performed to observe residual effects. Experts also
found that Prozac could affect sex drive in both adult men and women, and
it was discovered that the drug was getting into the blood of newborns
through breast milk. It was also reported that mood disorders in women
of childbearing years was common and statistics showed that 15.6 percent
of women met the qualifications for major depression while in their third
trimester of pregnancy. Researchers suggested further examination of how
and why antidepressants could trigger the production of new brain cells,
which could affect a fetus or newborn in ways that haven’t yet been explored.
CNN April 28, 2004
Dr. Mercola- "Depression
is a serious condition that needs to be taken seriously, especially among
pregnant women because of the possible health risks that can be caused
to the developing fetus or later to the newborn child. But drugs are rarely
a wise choice for pregnant women. There are much safer alternatives where
you won’t have to risk negatively altering the development of your baby
and any other long-term health effects. Here are some simple and virtually
non-toxic therapy options: The use of omega-3 oils
is
an absolute must with most Americans but particularly with pregnant women.
This is because the vast majority of women are deficient in higher order
beneficial omega-3 fats like DHA. DHA is responsible for:
Preventing the vast majority of premature deliveries
Maximizing intelligence
Optimizing vision in infants
.
Supplementing your diet with omega-3 fat from fish oil
or cod
liver oil is also an excellent way to treat depression. If this subject
interests you, I highly recommend Dr.
Stoll's book The Omega-3 Connection. He is a Harvard psychiatrist who
has done a great job of compiling the evidence supporting the use of fish
oils for depression. But in addition to treating the depression,
omega-3 will also do wonders for improving the intelligence of the child
and protecting them from the epidemic of brain injuries such as autism,
pervasive developmental delay and ADHD". more Homeopathy
in Pregnancy and Childbirth
Homeopathy is ideal for women in their child-bearing years as it is
a gentle yet highly effective system of medicine. During pregnancy some
women will choose to live with the discomfort of minor complaints such
as morning sickness or heartburn, rather than seek treatment because they
are concerned about the possible side effects of orthodox medicines with
regard to their unborn child.
Homeopathic
medicines cannot cause side effects because only a minute amount of the
active ingredient is used in their preparation. They work by stimulating
the body's own healing powers. Homeopaths recognise that symptoms of ill
health are expressions of disharmony within the whole person and that it
is the person who needs treatment rather than the disease alone.
By stimulating the vitality of a pregnant woman, homeopathic treatment
will automatically benefit her baby. By being as healthy as possible during
pregnancy you are giving your baby the ideal conditions in which to thrive.
Many homeo-paths will advise you on diet and lifestyle to encourage a healthy
pregnancy and birth. Good homeopathic treatment prior to conception can
help you be as healthy as possible during your pregnancy.
The many physical and emotional changes of pregnancy may cause minor
health problems, such as mild urinary problems, diarrhoea, heartburn, anaemia,
varicose veins, backache, cramps, thrush or emotional distress. All these
problems and more potentially complicated symptoms such as raised blood
pressure or edema, can still be helped by professional homeopathic treatment.
Homeopathy can offer good health to women in all stages of their lives
from infancy through old age. It is beneficial for the full range of emotional,
mental and physical problems that a woman is likely to experience, and
can help her through the transitional and developmental milestones of her
life.
For the child, homeopathy can help with clingy behavior, difficulties
with sleep, behavioral problems, learning disabilities, fears, shyness,
excessive anger, skin conditions, reactions to vaccines and many other
frequently encountered problems. It is unsurpassed in the treatment of
childhood acute diseases, yielding rapid results in a gentle manner, by
stimulating the child's immune system rather than suppressing it.
During the teen years homeopathy can help with the hormonal changes
of puberty and the acne that often appears at this time, but primarily
it can assist with the emotional upheavals, which frequently occur as little
girls make the transition to womanhood.
Later in life when a woman gets pregnant, or has a hard time conceiving
(homeopathy can help with problems of infertility), it can assist with
difficulties frequently encountered, such as morning sickness and depression.
By treating the mother during pregnancy and making her as healthy as she
can be, we can insure that the baby will be born healthy and free of inherited
diseases. By treating throughout pregnancy, we also assist the mother to
go through childbirth safely and joyfully.
Self
Help With Homeopathy - Pregnancy and Birthing, Children and Babies
Remedy Kits
Homeopathic medicine developed much of its popularity in the United
States and Europe because of its success in treating people with cholera,
scarlet fever, yellow fever and other infectious diseases that were ravaging
populations. Homeopathy also provides many valuable medicines in treating
people who suffer from accidents and injuries. When these medicines are
used in conjunction with conventional first aid procedures, the risk of
long-term damage from an injury can be significantly decreased and the
healing process can be noticeably enhanced.
Homeopathy
can be of great assistance when dealing with minor injuries at home or
out in the world. Often an injury is not serious enough to warrant a trip
to the doctor's office. It is a good idea to put together or purchase a
homeopathic kit. There are a few essential remedies that you will come
back to over and over again. The
kit is recommended for use in self-limiting conditions and conditions
that do not require medical monitoring or diagnosis.
I
own several homeopathic
kits at home and I keep one kit in the clove compartment of my car
for emergencies. I find the cost of the kits to be much more economical
than individual bottles. On average one homeopathic bottle in a kit cost
about US$ 2.35 instead of $9+ for a single individual bottle. I only
use one to three tiny little pellets as a dose when treating myself, my
family or my pets. Unlike allopathic medicine, the size and quantities
of homeopathic pellets make no difference in the therapeutic results. One
pellet, the size of a grain of sugar has the same therapeutic effect as
a pellet the size of a pea. Likewise, twenty pellets have the same therapeutic
effect as one pellet. Avoid exposing your remedies to direct sunlight and
strong odors (cleaners, mint, camphor). Endeavor to refrain from handling
the tablets directly with your fingers--it is better to put the tablet
into the bottle cap and dispense it from there.
Shirley
Article: The Homoeopathic
First Aid Bites and Stings, Bleeding and Hemorrhages, Burns and Scalds,
Poisoning, and much more.
Natural
Homeopathic and herbal formulas: Medicine from Nature, homeopathic
formulas are based on a natural medical science that works with your body
to stimulate your own natural defenses
Natural
Homeopathic and herbal formulas: Medicine from Nature, homeopathic
formulas are based on a natural medical science that works with your body
to stimulate your own natural defenses
.
The
Homeopathic Childbirth Manual A Practical Guide for Labor, Birth, and The Immediate Postpartum Period.
It's is a reference guide written for pregnant women, homeopaths, midwives,
and other birth professionals. It offers clear and easy-to-follow information
on how to manage many of the physical and emotional challenges encountered
during the birth process with the use of homeopathy, a gentle, yet powerful
effective form of natural medicine.
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Is it OK to sleep with your newborn baby? How old is too old for breastfeeding?
These questions and more are answered in this latest addition to the Sears
Parenting Library. Attachment Parenting encourages early, strong, and sustained
attention to the new babys needs and this book outlines the steps that
will create the most lasting bonds between parents and their children.
Practical and inspirational, this book, the heart of the Sears parenting
creed, is a necessity for every new parents' bookshelf. William Sears,
M.D., and Martha Sears, R.N., are widely regarded as North Americas foremost
baby and childcare experts and have had success with their previous 16
books addressing parenting issues. William Sears, M.D., is a contributing
editor to Parenting and Baby Talk magazines, as well as the parenting.com
web site. The most-frequently asked parenting questions from this site
have now been compiled into four easy-to-read FAQ books: The First Three
Months, How To Get Your Baby to Sleep, Feeding the Picky Eater, and Keeping
Your Baby Healthy.
Recently it has been discovered that the Omega-3 fats are necessary
for the complete development of the human brain during pregnancy and the
first two years of life. The Omega-3 fat and its derivative, DHA (docosahexaenoic
acid), is so essential to a child's development that if a mother and infant
are deficient in it, the child's nervous system and immune system may never
fully develop, and it can cause a lifetime of unexplained emotional, learning,
and immune system disorders.
A deficiency of the Omega-3 and Omega-6 fats causes insufficient milk
production and breast engorgement. Flax seed oil has been found to substantially
increase milk production in women who are not producing enough milk to
nurse their infants. It also often clears up breast engorgement. One woman
I know was having great difficulty producing enough milk to nurse her newborn
child. Within twenty-four hours of taking flax seed oil, her milk production
doubled, and one breast that was engorged opened up, allowing the milk
to flow freely.
Many authorities recommend that pregnant and nursing women consume fatty
fish two to three times weekly and/or add a minimal amount of flax seed
oil to their diets to insure adequate intake of Omega-6 and Omega-3 fatty
acids.
Another paper worth reading is the report given by Artemis Simopoulos,
M.D., a pediatrician and endocrinologist from the International Life Sciences
Institute.7 She takes a comprehensive look at how the Omega-3 deficiency
affects many areas, from fetal growth to arthritis and cancer.
A healthy mother's milk is high in essential fatty acids, GLA, and other
precursors to prostaglandins. Cow's milk is low in essential fatty acids,
and other prostaglandin precursors, and is high in saturated fats. For
this reason, cow's milk is not an adequate substitute for mother's milk.
Neither is baby formula. At a recent international symposium on Dietary
Omega-3 and -6 Fatty acids Dr. Neuringer, an authority on infant milk,
stated that the low Omega-3, high Omega-6 content in infant formulas is
of great concern because of the imbalance it causes among the resultant
prostaglandins. These imbalances could impair the immune system and predispose
the infant to cancer and heart trouble later in life. Feeding a nonnursing
baby a few drops of flax seed oil will provide the Omega-3 and Omega-6
essential fatty acids. more about flaxoil
Pregnancy
Nutrition for Making Strong, Healthy Babies All ‘primitive’ peoples have dietary rules around reproduction.1 For
thousands of years our ancestors followed these rules, experiencing unassisted
birthing generation after generation, and growing beautiful and robust
children who could go on and do the same. more
Cultured bacteria that can potentially promote health are called Probiotics.
Probiotics administered during pregnancy and lactation appears to promote
the immune system protective potential of breast-feeding. The probiotics
also protect infants against eczema during the first two years.
There is a growing incidence of allergic diseases in the Western world
and researchers acknowledge the need to offer primary protection to reverse
the trend. The ideal source of infant nutrition to provide protection from
these diseases is breast-milk. Its role, however, is elusive.
Pediatricians in Finland undertook a double-blind, placebo controlled
study to determine the potential for protection against allergic diseases
by administering probiotics. Mothers who received probiotics during pregnancy
and lactation improved their anti-inflammatory transforming growth TGF
in their milk. In addition, it was shown that the risk of developing eczema
during the infants first two years was significantly reduced compared with
the placebo group.
Researchers concluded that maternal allergies were a positive risk for
eczema in the infant. In addition infants who appeared to benefit the most
from maternal probiotics supplementation were those whose cord blood Immunoglobulin
E (IgE) concentration was elevated.
BOOSTING
THE SUPPRESSED IMMUNE SYSTEM with PROBIOTICS Studies have shown that the continual use of antibiotics has
a devastating affect on the immune system. Each time you use an antibiotic,
the immune system gets further and further suppressed. Antibiotic kill
friendly helpful microflora bacteria in a body, not just the pathogenic
bacteria. A healthy intestinal tract with a balanced microflora can boost
the immune system, keep pathogenic diseases of the intestinal tract in
check. Probiotic use creates an intestinal environment that can improve
a user's immune system. The intestines are the body's largest immune organ.
It's a fairly hostile environment and a well balanced system can relieve
immunological stress associated with an unhealthful system. This gives
the immune system a chance to enhance its capabilities in other parts of
the body.
Breast milk has many benefits
for babies that are superior to formula. Babies who are breastfed are reportedly
less likely to get sick (with diarrhea, gastrointestinal illness, urinary-tract
infections, respiratory disease, pneumonia or sudden infant death syndrome
(SIDS), less likely to have allergies, less likely to have later weight
problems, less likely to have ear infections, and -- according to a study
published in the May 8, 2002, issue
of the Journal of the American Medical Association -- likely to be
more intelligent. Breast-Feeding
Best Bet for Babies from the FDA's website
Dr. Mercola - "The newly released 2002 immunization schedule
encourages the routine use of hepatitis B vaccine for all infants before
hospital discharge. I have seen many dozens of children who were given
this vaccine on the first day of life and subsequently developed autism.
Others, like Michael Belkin's daughter, weren't as likely and died immediately
after the vaccine. Michael is a successful Wall Street Financial analyst
with his own company, and has testified to Congress on this issue and regularly
forwards news health stories to me. For the 20-month period between November
1, 1990 and July 31,1992, there were 4,227 reports of side effects from
the Hepatitis B vaccine made through the Vaccine Adverse Effects Reporting
System. These figures represent only the tip of the iceberg, as the FDA
estimates that only 10% of doctors report vaccine injuries and deaths.
The number of injuries and deaths will probably soar when this vaccine
is mandated for use in all newborn babies." more: New
Hepatitis Vaccine Can Devastate Newborn's Health
KIDS: HIV, AIDS and AZT "Considering the many side effects of the AIDS drug AZT, the question
of giving it to pregnant women should be weighed carefully instead of being
blindly accepted." Nicholas Regush ABCNEWS.com
Forced Treatment Of Kids Why Parents With HIV
Don’t Treat Their Kids
NEWBORNS AND AIDS: To Test, Or Not to Test Doctors say quick screening
now used is too often wrong, may do more harm than good
Find The Perfect Name
for Your Baby Numerology is the study of numbers and their meanings. It is based
on the belief that the name you were given at birth and the day, month,
and year you were born influence who you are and what will happen during
the course of your lifetime. When you give your baby a balanced name, you
give the gift of enlightment.
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information. She can be reached at 281 581 2424 or 206-222-1619
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Home:
ShirleysWellnessCafe.com (aka: MyWellnessHouse.com) is a free educational
site site dedicated to help promote holistic health for you, your family,
and your animals.
The
Terror of Pediatric Medicine is a free downloadable e-book from
IMVA Publications. The e-book covers in-depth the vaccine controversy,
pediatric dentistry, oncology as well as childhood psychiatry and psychology.
Shirley was once a victim
of the never-ending flow of propaganda from the medical establishment who
wants to maintain a monopoly on the word "cure" and who wants us to believe
that we have no control over our own health and that our only hope to get
"well" is with drugs, surgery and radiation. You can read an account
of Shirley's
journey into health without drugs, surgery or radiation.
Dr. Jerry Tennant, M.D.
says
that marine phytoplankton contains almost everything
one needs to sustain life and to restore health by providing the raw materials
to make new cells that function normally. These nutrients improve mental
function, and memory. They reduce depression, harmful effects of stress,
and mood swings. Profound Life-Giving Properties
of Marine Phytoplankton
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information. She can be reached at 281 581 2424 or 206-222-1619
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Natural
Immune Booster In a clinical study, pediatrician,
Dr.
David Markowitz, M.D. reports an 84% reduction in antibiotic use when
children used transfer
factors. "There is no other product in a nutritional substance,
nor a drug, that has this kind of power and ability to affect our immune
system. With the increase of killer viruses, mutated germs, super-resistant
germs, and food contaminations, our only hope and defense, must lie within
our own immune system." Dr. Rob Robertson, MD more
‘We
Become Silent" A must see documentary about the threat to medical freedom
of choice. The Last Days of Health Freedom' details the ongoing
attempts by multinational pharmaceutical interests and giant food companies
to limit the public’s access to herbs, vitamins and other therapies.
Prescription
for Disaster in-depth investigation into the relationships between
the pharmaceutical industry, the FDA, lobbyists, lawmakers, medical schools,
and researchers, and the impact this has on consumers and their health
care.
Video
library(whistleblower doctors)
"I
am Only A Child"
13 year old Severm Suzuki,
plead for the future of her generation. "Even when we have more than enough,
we are afraid to share." 6
Minute Video
A story so heartwarming,
it's unreal! You can never tell what type of impact you may have on another's
life by your actions ... or lack of action. Teddy Stoddard, an emotionally
disadvantaged child, blossomed under the influence of his teacher and went
on to become a successful doctor. Watch
this short movie online
Childhood
Insomnia We all struggle to sleep sometimes and children
are no exception. Sometimes sleep problems become chronic and a pattern
of insomnia sets in. This can cause much frustration for children and their
parents and can even result in relationship difficulties if the problem
is not addressed. If you find yourself struggling to put your child to
sleep night after night, then it is important to do something about it.
Childhood
Anxiety Children are also vulnerable to stress. Some
children suffer from anxiety and shyness and may struggle to adjust to
new situations like school and friendships. Others experience worries about
their safety or have intense fear of the dark, insects, animals or other
creatures.
Natural
Remedy for Bedwetting Bedwetting is common during the
pre-school years and children vary in their ability to control their bladders
at nighttime. It is quite normal for a child under the age of five to wet
the bed occasionally and boys often take longer than girls to become dry
at night. 'Accidents' do happen and should be dealt with kindly and sensitively
in order to prevent emotional problems. Children who wet their beds should
not be punished.
"What
Babies Want" An award winning DVD documentary film that explores
the profoundly important and sacred opportunity we have in bringing children
into the world. The documentary includes groundbreaking information on
early development as well as appearances by the real experts: babies and
families.
ADD/ADHD
Helping
Children, Not Drugging Them.
In 1996 the World Health Organizationwarned
that Ritalin over-use has reached dangerous proportions. "The drugging
of children has gotten so out of hand that America is waking up to this.
This is a national catastrophe." Peter R. Breggin M.DLearn
about natural solutions
Natural
Colic Remedy - Babies between the ages of 0 - 6 months often develop
colic. This could be due to wind or other digestive problems or even the
incorrect formula.Signs of colic include persistent fretfulness and crying
(especially after feeds), and baby may become red in the face and pull
up his legs to relieve the pain in his stomach.
Standard
hospital practice is to place preemie twins in separate incubators to reduce
the risk of infection. That was done for the Jackson girls in the neonatal
intensive care unit at the Medical Center of Central Massachusetts in Worcester.
Suddenly, Brielle went into critical condition. She began gasping for breath,
and her face and stick-thin arms and legs turned bluish-gray. Her heart
rate was way up, and she got hiccups, a dangerous sign that her body was
under stress. Her parents watched, terrified that she might die. Learn
how she was rescued by her twin
Teas
Are One of The Most Effective Ways to Benefit from Nature's Healing Herbs Teas can help fight depression
and anxiety, heal skin conditions and gastrointestinal disorders, regulate
hormone imbalances, improve your sex life, prevent illness, and help
you heal faster.
Many diseases and conditions for which we turn to modern medicine can also
be treated naturally with healing herbs. These treatments can be safer,
less expensive and possibly even more effective than traditional methods.
Dr.
Myklebust, MD: "Teas are rich in antioxidants called polyphenols which
are plant chemicals that may help prevent cancer, heart disease, and other
diseases" More
MagnesiumTherapy
Magnesium helps maintain normal muscle and nerve function, keeps heart
rhythm steady, and bones strong. Dr. Sidney Baker - "Magnesium deficiency
can affect virtually every organ system of the body. With regard to skeletal
muscle, one may experience twitches, cramps, muscle tension, muscle soreness,
including back aches, neck pain, tension headaches and jaw joint (TMJ)
dysfunction." more
Raising
Public Awareness Most modern maladies are
caused by prolonged exposure to a combination of negative lifestyles and
toxic environmental factors, including junk food and malnutrition, pesticides,
antibiotics, microwaves, chemical pollution of food, water and air, lack
of exercise and chronic stress. These factors are further aggravated by
the failure of modern medicine to recognize them as agents of dis-"ease"
and death and the consequent failure to take preventative measures against
them. more
Successful
Moms - Join a caring and motivating group of at-home entrepreneurs that
are enhancing lives with an ethical and rewarding home business. click
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Studies
show that pesticides can harm children’s health. Yet across the country,
kids are being exposed to high levels of dangerous chemicals at school.
A
Kid's Herb Book: For Children of All Ages This unique children's herbal
book is filled with information, stories, illustrations, projects and recipes-truly
a "whole-earth catalog" of herbs for kids. For children of all ages, here
is a magical herbal workbook.
Stressed
out? Anxious? Worried? Panic Attack? Insomnia? Today's fast paced
living can translate into a highly stressful environment. Our bodies are
continually challenged physically and emotionally, in the workplace and
in our personal lives. Calmazon helps our body to relieve stress naturally.
It produces a calming effect by assisting the body's natural processes
and supporting its nutritional needs. learn
more
Benefits of routine infant circumcision have been thoroughly disproven.
Studies have shown that circumcision, far from being a harmless and painless
procedure, is one of the most painful procedures that can be performed
on an infant and has potentially far-reaching detrimental physical and
psychological consequences.
.
.
Vaccines: are they really
Safe and Effective? Published medical studies,government statistics, congressional testimonies,
and other credible sources directly contradict commonly held assumptions
about vaccine safety and effectiveness. - Personal stories of vaccine damage
and its tiny victims. What Every Parent Should Know BEFORE Their Childen
Are Vaccinated!
Autism/ inflammatory bowel disease, and MMR vaccine - Orthomolicular/nutritional
therapy - Child vaccine linked to autism - Understanding and Implementing
a Gluten and Casein
Free Diet - How to reach your autistic child and more
No
AZT for My Baby, Please. Why Parents With HIV Don’t Treat Their
Kids
Support system for Parents and their special children
WHAT TO DO ABOUT YOUR BRAIN-INJURED CHILD
Does your child suffers from seizures?
Overcoming cortical blindness and brain-injury
Homeopathy
for Children and Babies It is time that parents and physicians seek safe, natural and effective
alternatives to conventional, potentially harmful drugs. Homeopathic medicine
is one such alternative. Learn about homeopathic medicine for childhood
ailments such as bedwetting, chicken pox, measles, colds, flus, teething,
constipation, sore throats, earaches, diarrhea, and much more.
Optimal Prostate Health and
Prevention Measure to prostate enlargement.
Prostate Cancer: a drugless
approach
Homeopathic approach to impotence,
bladder infections, prostate problems etc.
The Male Andropause (like menopause)
Male Herbs for Impotence
Peter R. Breggin,
M.D - "The
drugging of children has gotten so out of hand
that America is waking up to this. This is a national catastrophe."
more
Julian Whitaker M.D -
"Class
action lawsuits have been filed in Texas, California and New Jersey charging
Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis, maker of Ritalin,
with conspiracy to create the psychiatric disorder known as ADHD in order
to fuel the market for their product." more...
Prevention,
Home Care, and Alternative Treatment to Childhood Ear Infections
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