The possibilities for natural health care for children are truly exciting. Parents have found that introducing these techniques gradually into their family’s life is what really succeeds.Start now, and you will begin to live the difference.

Diaper rash

Topically: yarrow oil, calendula cream, paste of powdered acidolphilus with water

Internal: acidolphilus - one teaspoon per day powder

Nerves, Anxiety

Teas or glycerites: valerian root, hops, catnip, chamomile,scullcap, gotu kola (long term)

Respiratory

Teas or glycerites: anise seed (good taste), thyme, hyssop, coltsfoot, yerba santa

Especially for mucus: basil, sage, mint

Teething

Apply to gums: almond oil, dilute clove oil (buy prepared at herb store),vitamin E

Homeopathic teething medicine: many from health food store, especially Chamomilla 6x.

Soak a soft cotton cloth in tea and let the child suck on it.Use chamomile, skullcap, lemon balm

Freeze carrot sticks to chew on.

Moisten a piece of marshmallow root.Tie in corner of clean cloth to suck on.

Bedwetting

May be due to low blood sugar and allergy.

- Magnesium dose at night to relax bladder

- Daily - calcium, vitamin E, trace minerals, sesame seeds, plantain leaf tea

- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon vinegar, diluted before bed, to acidify urine

Dr. Christopher formula (2 - #2 capsules morning and evening with parsley tea: marshmallow root, black cohosh, parsley root, uva ursi, juniper berry, white pond lily, goldenseal, ginger, white poplar, sumac berry,yarrow)

Cut, scrape

Topical first aid: apply sugar or honey straight into the wound to protect and speed healing.

Nosebleed

Chronic:

Daily: vitamins C & K, acidolphilus, bioflavanoids, calcium

Acute - sniff ice water

alum powder - a pinch into nostril

sandalwood oil - a drop into nostril

sniff oak bark (brewed tea or powder)