Karta Purkh Singh Khalsa is one of the country’s foremost natural healing experts. A nationally certified massage therapist, nationally certified kinesiologist, state certified dietitian and nationally registered herbalist, he has written or edited 30 books on health topics and has practiced for 35 years. He teaches at all levels, from general public presentations, to professional training programs. You can learn more about him at http://www.kpkhalsa.com. 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.
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Diaper rash |
Topically: yarrow oil, calendula cream, paste of powdered acidolphilus with water Internal: acidolphilus - one teaspoon per day powder |
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Nerves, Anxiety |
Teas or glycerites: valerian root, hops, catnip, chamomile,scullcap, gotu kola (long term) |
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Respiratory |
Teas or glycerites: anise seed (good taste), thyme, hyssop, coltsfoot, yerba santa Especially for mucus: basil, sage, mint |
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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. |
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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) |
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Cut, scrape |
Topical first aid: apply sugar or honey straight into the wound to protect and speed healing. |
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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) |