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There is a great deal of phobia about fevers, especially among parents of young children. While it may cause discomfort, the first thing to realise is that fever is our friend. It is a sign that the immune system is working properly. The ready use of fever medication like paracetamol, aspirin and ibuprofen may ease the symptoms and … 
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Children are innocent. They still are far from catching the magnanimous falsity of this world and are true to their nature. Even though they certainly carry the various traits inflicted upon them by their parents and ancestors, they have little overlapping on these traits by artificial or acquired traits
Cottesloe Naturopathic Clinic's insight:
It is an honour and very gratifying to treat children with homeopathy. Not only do they respond quickly to the indicated remedy for acute diseases like colds and infections, but also constitutional prescription for the child as a whole can bring about remarkable changes in behaviour and physical health. In this way the child is set up for a healthy life ahead. As well as this article by Dr Shreya, see our Perth clinic page: http://www.cottnat.com.au/childrens-problems-treatment/
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This article explains what croup is, the symptoms and how to cope with naturopathic and homeopathic treatment. Although it can be a disturbing and frightening encounter for parents, it is usually easy to deal with using homeopathic remedies...
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"Ear Infections: Treat All Kids” (with antibiotics). The title of the article above got my attention, it was a well written review, by Nancy Walsh, Staff Writer for MedPage.
Cottesloe Naturopathic Clinic's insight:
Here is an article by a holistic doctor criticising recent pediatric guidelines to treat all children with acute ear infections (otitis media) with antibiotics. This is despite the fact that many are caused by viruses, most bacteria are resistant anyway, and research shows that 80% of cases resolve without treatment within two days. Dr Joan Barice looks at CAM modalities are effective. Several studies have also proved the effectiveness of homeopathy, as referenced on our Perth clinic page: www.naturopath-perth.com.au/homeopathy-and-naturopathic-treatment-of-ear-infections-and-glue-ear-perth.html
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This article by Dr Sankaran reveals the homeopathic understanding of the true purpose of symptoms, and the beneficial nature of childhood infections. Through these infections, detoxification is achieved, and the health of the child promoted. This explains why the symptoms should not be suppressed. Instead the symptoms should be allowed to run their course so that complete detoxification is achieved...
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The author presents charts for differentiating remedies for children suffering from teething, colic, reflux or insomnia
Cottesloe Naturopathic Clinic's insight:
Robert Medhurst outlines the main remedies for acute situations in babies and young children: colic, insomnia, reflux and teething. Where these problems are chronic and recurring, a constitutional remedy needs to be determined by the homeopath. These are common situations treated in our Perth clinic. Refer to our pages: www.cottnat.com.au/childrens-problems-treatment.asp and www.cottnat.com.au/babies-and-infants-treatment.asp
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New research published in British Journal of Dermatology suggests antibiotics could affect maturing immune system
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Children who receive antibiotics in the first year of their lives are as much as 40% more likely to go on to develop eczema, according to a new study by British researchers. This confirms earlier studies that also revealed links between antibiotic use in babies and other atopic conditions including asthma...
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Study determines the association between development of asthma-like symptoms and the introduction of fish in early childhood
Cottesloe Naturopathic Clinic's insight:
This is a very interesting study that suggests the optimal time to introduce fish, resulting in a lower risk of asthma. The article also discusses other research that reverses the common wisdom about delaying the introduction of certain other foods to reduce the risk of allergies. See our Perth clinic page: www.cottnat.com.au/babies-and-infants-treatment.asp
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Homeopathy can help kids become healthier overall so that they are no longer as susceptible to chronic acute illnesses like recurrent ear infections.
Cottesloe Naturopathic Clinic's insight:
This article by Dr Jamie Oskin at the Arizona Natural Health Center gives typical examples from daily practice of how homeopathy deals successfully with ear infections and glue ear. Positive research trials are mentioned. We have similar experience at our Perth clinic: http://www.cottnat.com.au/treatment-of-ear-infections-and-glue-ear-perth.asp
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Children who experienced migraine headaches commonly had colic in infancy, suggesting a possible connection between the two conditions, European researchers reported.
Cottesloe Naturopathic Clinic's insight:
This doesn't surprise me, as I have suspected this link, having seen patients of mine grow from infancy into childhood with these problems, and respond to similar homeopathic remedies
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The homeopathic medicines listed below are indicated for frightening dreams, night terrors, restless tossing
Cottesloe Naturopathic Clinic's insight:
Night terrors in children can be an indication of deeper emotional disturbance. This is a good summary of remedies for the occasional episode for home use. Where it is recurring, at this Perth clinic we can provide a deep acting constitutional remedy based on the child's whole history. See our pages http:// www.cottnat.com.au/childrens-problems-treatment.asp and http://www.cottnat.com.au/anxiety-disorders-treatment.asp
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Until Mom found the correct homeopathic remedy, this now peaceful bambino was a screaming, back arching bundle of nerves. No amount of rocking, feeding or cuddling did the trick.
Cottesloe Naturopathic Clinic's insight:
A good coverage of some basic homeopathic remedies to soothe babies. For home use in conjunction with prescribed constitutional treatment www.cottnat.com.au/babies-and-infants-treatment.asp
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Guest Post Written by Dr. Syed Furqan Ahmed (The Author) INTRODUCTION Infants are a gift of life to human race, a little one in anguish is the last thing anyone would want to see, but the fact is that these little lovely angels do get sick and very often they require medical intervention to return to the playful happy health. Mothers are usually the first one to know and inform others that there is something wrong with the child, they see, feel, smell and think of their children every second of the day Via Dr. Nancy Malik
Cottesloe Naturopathic Clinic's insight:
This article covers many of the common ailments of children and their acute homeopathic management. Our page: www.cottnat.com.au/babies-and-infants-treatment.asp
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Antibiotics linked to obesity in children
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Children who are exposed to more antibiotics before the age of two are also more likely to become obese, according to a study published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics. Researchers believe that these links may stem from the fact that early antibiotic use hampers the development of a healthy community of beneficial bacteria in the body, known as the microbiome.
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Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFM) starts with a fever and shortly after, the spots appear. The spots are more like blisters and can show up on the soles of the feet, palms of the hands, and/or inside the mouth and back of the throat.
Cottesloe Naturopathic Clinic's insight:
Hand, foot and mouth disease is a common childhood illness that is easy to manage with homeopathy...
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Babies who are given paracetamol medicines such as Calpol are more likely to develop asthma by the time they go to pre-school, researchers have found.
Cottesloe Naturopathic Clinic's insight:
The evidence is circumstantial, but strongly suggests a connection between early paracetamol (tylenol) use and asthma. In any case fever serves a purpose, and the discomforts for which it is used are easily treated by homeopathy...
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At the beginning of a new term, I get children and teens coming in wanting remedies for nerves - perhaps for starting at school, meeting a new teacher or for worries about a demanding exam year ahead. The one thing that I often notice is that a lot of growing has been going on during the holidays.
Cottesloe Naturopathic Clinic's insight:
The treatment of growing pains in children, and related problems such as mysterious headaches and tummy aches is easily treated by homeopathy, as this article asserts. Also see our Perth clinic page: www.cottnat.com.au/childrens-problems-treatment.asp
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Studies show widespread homeopathy use for German children even for cancer treatment, with high patient satisfaction.
Cottesloe Naturopathic Clinic's insight:
In a 2012 study, data from 3,642 children showed 24% of drugs prescribed for children in Germany are homeopathic medicines! 11.5% were herbs. Medicines prescribed by doctors were dominated by conventional medicine (76.5%), whereas in non-prescribed drugs, both homeopathy and conventional medicine accounted for 37% each.
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Children respond in a positive manner to praise, remarks, comments and words. Praise is simply a genuine, positive comment, said with a warm look and tone.
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Positive things for parents to say...
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Here are three things I tell all my new moms to do with their babies following the birth. If you're having your baby in a hospital and any of this resonates with you, make sure you add these to your
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Our entry into the world is a natural process. It can also be traumatic, as homeopaths understand, and certain remedies can assist in removing the imprint of a difficult birth. The mother should also resist unecessary medical incursions on that natural process. This article outlines three things the mother can do to ease the transition...
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These preliminary results seem to confirm a positive therapeutic effect of homeopathy in atopic children. Furthermore, according to the data from the literature paediatric patients treated with homeopathy seem to show a reduced tendency to maintain AD and develop asthma (and allergic rhinitis) in adult age.
Cottesloe Naturopathic Clinic's insight:
This research studied children with atopic diseases including dermatitis, rhinitis and asthma over an eight year period. The results are similar to what we see in our Perth clinic. See the following web pages: http://www.cottnat.com.au/childrens-problems-treatment.asp and http://www.cottnat.com.au/eczema-and-dermatitis-treatment-perth.asp
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One of the most damaging long-term effects on children’s health is the use of antibiotics. Researchers in Ireland and Canada have found that the “use of ampicillin and gentamicin in early life can have significant effects on the evolution of the infant gut microbiota, the long-term health implications of which remain unknown.” Up to 90% of medications used in children are experimental.
Cottesloe Naturopathic Clinic's insight:
There have now been several studies that show the long term health problems of antibiotic use in children. In particular the immune system is affected. Asthma is one condition whose incidence has been linked with early antibiotic use, and also allergic conditions in general. Antibiotics may save lives, but homeopathy as practised at this Perth clinic is a viable alternative for most conditions where antibiotics are used for non-life-threatening conditions. See: http://www.cottnat.com.au/childrens-problems-treatment.asp and http://www.cottnat.com.au/babies-and-infants-treatment.asp
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"Early in the fall of 2012 an alarming headline hit the top rung of the medical literature: “Hypertension Rockets in US Kids.” Naturally I suspected this would be the most cutting edge news story to hit the US airwaves in months. A serial killer was on the loose and it was no longer targeting adults, it was now after our children..."
Cottesloe Naturopathic Clinic's insight:
At our Perth naturopathic clinic, babies and young children are the largest group of patients that we see. Homeopathic medicine works wonders for them, balancing them emotionally and physically and helping their development. However, there are alarming statistics coming through in western countries. Kids now have degenerative diseases that were once seen only in middla aged individuals, and those with a poor lifestyle and diet. These issues need to be addressed with a focus on preventative medicine and counselling on diet. See our pages: http://www.cottnat.com.au/babies-and-infants-treatment.asp and www.cottnat.com.au/childrens-problems-treatment.asp
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It turns out that strengthening bone to avoid fractures starts at a very young age.
Cottesloe Naturopathic Clinic's insight:
Management of children's health is a very important part of our mission at this Perth naturopathic clinic. The immune system is strengthened and we deal with immediate issues with constitutional and acute homeopathic medicine. Diet and lifestyle is also important, as these provide the foundation for health throughout life. This article shows the importance of exercise for future wellbeing.
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Dr. Yurukova’s Guide to Homeopathy for Chidren
Cottesloe Naturopathic Clinic's insight:
This is a good guide to a basic kit of homeopathic medicines for home first aid use. Just remember that recurring problems need a constitutional prescription by a qualified homeopath. See: www.cottnat.com.au/childrens-problems-treatment.asp and www.cottnat.com.au/childrens-problems-treatment.asp
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