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Give your child the gift of natural health
When your children are sick or injured, you want them to feel better -- fast. Although in some cases there is no substitute for traditional medical care, prescription drugs are not always the best answer. Countless parents are discovering that natural, health-promoting substances can often be both safer and more effective. Now, a master herbalist with more than twenty-five years of experience who is also a mother of two shares her natural approach to wellness. Inside you'll find easy holistic therapies for common childhood injuries and ailments, and learn:
how a banana can remove a splinter
which herbs help reduce fever
how an onion helps both bruises and earaches
why garlic is nature's antibiotic
how a spritz of rosemary hair juice prevents lice
why peppermint tea relieves both headaches and stomachaches
how gargling with lemon juice and table salt can ease a sore throat
why ginger root can ease motion sickness
and many other intelligent uses of foods and therapeutic plants -- nature's own medicine -- to alleviate discomforts.
Best of all, this invaluable reference stresses and approach that helps you teach you children the benefits of proventing illness -- not just treating it.
Contents
Contents
Foreword
1 A Word from the Author
2 A Brief History of Herbs
3 Dosing Guidelines
How to Dose Your Child
Adult Doses
Reduce Quantity, Not Frequency
How to Dose Eardrops
Cayenne Dosing
Garlic Dosing
How to Administer Herbs to A Child
4 Herbs to the Rescue!
Splinters
The Banana Trick
The Sticky Tape Trick
From Cuts and Scrapes to Bleeding Wounds
The Disappearing Blood Trick
Nature's Soothers
Honey: Nature's Skin Healer
Antiseptic Washes
The Brown Paper Bag Trick
Cayenne Pepper to the Rescue
Rescue Remedy
Comfrey
Garlic
Garlic Poultice
Burns
When to Seek Emergency Help
Natural Remedies for Burns
Dr. Christopher's Burn Ointment
Baby Bear's Burn Remedy
Amazing Aloe Cure
Sunburn
Apple Cider Vinegar Bath
Yogurt Skin Healer
Baking Soda Sunburn Soother
Aloe Vera Plant
Soupy, Goopy Burn Gel
Broken Bones
Calming the Nerves
Dr. Christopher's BF&C
Healing Visualizations
Bone-Loving Tea
Bruises, Sprains, Strains, Sports Injuries
Smelly Yellow Onion Debruiser and Sprain Remedy
Castor Oil
St. John's Wort Bruiseaway
Arnica Oil
Dr. Christopher's BF&C Ointment
Comfrey Poultice
Inflammation and Pain
Analgesic Herbs
Anti-Inflammatory Herbs
Antiseptic Herbs
Nervine Herbs
Muscle Stress and Spasms
Restless Leg Syndrome
Chiropractic/Osteopathy
Stiff Neck
The Tension-Taming Neck Game
Yoga
Nosebleeds
Quick & Easy Remedies
The Healer of All Healers
Insect Bites and Stings
Plantain, Comfrey, Chickweed
Aloe
Lavender
Peppermint
Yellow Onion
Tea Tree Oil
Calendula
Vitamin E
Castor Oil
Dr. Christopher's CMM Ointment
Chamomile Compress
Baking Soda
Mud
Banana
Apis
Be Fragrance Free
A Word About Insect Repellents
Pennyroyal Mosquito Repellent
Lyme Disease
Jellyfish Stings
Poison Ivy
Catch That Dot
Dry It Up
Herbal First Aid Kit
Personalize Your Kit
Keep the Kit Portable!
Standard First Aid Supplies
Andrea's First Aid Kit
First Aid Home Herbal Pack
5 The Upper Respiratory System
Sore Throats
Gargle Without the Giggle
Salty Lemon Gargle
Grapefruit Seed Gargle
Throat-Healing Herbs
Ear Infections
Diet, Herbs, and Chiropractic
Earaches
The Onion Pain Reliever
Cell Salt Therapy
Itchy Ears
Tea Tree and Garlic
Waxy Build-Up
Peppermint De-Clogger
Eye Irritations
Calendula/Chamomile Eye Therapy Compress
Calendula/Chamomile Eyedrop Therapy
Dr. Christopher's Herbal Eyebright Formula
Digestive Headaches
Soothing Peppermint Tea #1
Soothing Peppermint Tea #2
More Headache-Relieving Remedies
Sinus-Related Headaches
Decongesting Herbs
Emotionally Based Headaches
Lovely Lavender
Spirit Soothers
Chamomile Bath
Fever-Related Headaches
Fever-Reducing Herbs
Headache Imagery
Nasal Congestion
The Eucalyptus Inhaler
The Eucalyptus Vapor
The Eucalyptus Bath
The Eucalyptus Dot
Herbal Snuff
Head-Clearing Tea
Swollen Glands
Carrot Poultice
Lymph-Cleansing Tea
The Castor Oil Pack
The Common Cold
Herbal Teas
Echinacea
Garlic
Fluids
Inhalations
Herbal Remedies for the Mouth and Lips
Castor Oil Lip Salve
Herbal Salves and Lipsticks
Calendula Mouth Rinse
Cold Sores
Nutritional Support
Herbal Healers
Aloe Leaf Remedy
Raspberry Leaf Mouth Rinse
Bleeding Gums
Flossing Can Be Fun
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Astringent Mouthwash
Tea Tree/Peppermint Mouthwash
Toothaches
Ouch-tooth! Remedy
6 The Lower Respiratory System
Coughs/Laryngitis/Lung Congestion
Onion/Honey Cough Syrup
Thyme/Honey Syrup
Thyme/Eucalyptus Bath
Heavy-Duty Onion Poultice
The Onion Pack
Chest-Relaxing Ginger Rub
Aromatic Congestion Oil
Echinacea
Cold and Flu Tea
Garlic: Nature's Antibiotic
CMG Syrup
Garlic Fever Reducer
Dr. Christopher's Anti-Plague Syrup
Lung Formula Tea
Fluids
Cell Salts
Suggested Protocol
Asthma
Environmental Toxins
Food Intolerance
Empower Your Child!
To Restore Emotional Balance
Physical Exertion/Adrenal Nourishment
Infection
Herbal Therapies for Asthmatic Attacks
Honegar
Pressure Points
The Integrated Approach
7 Skin-Loving Herbs
How Herbs Penetrate the Skin
The Simple Pimple Fix
Hives
Nature's Pharmacy
Insect Bites/Stings
Head Lice
Preventive Measures
Rosemary Hair Juice
Anise Lice Be-Gone
Tea Tree Oil
Overnight Lice Treatment
Garlic and Echinacea
Rashes
Soothing Applications
Dry It Up
Chicken Pox
Skin Relief
Support the Immune System
Infected Skin
Sage Wash
Tea Tree Oil
Echinacea Paste
Warts
The Castor Oil Wart Chaser
Eczema and Chronic Rashes
Chickweed
Chickweed Bath
Inner Cleansing
Itchy-Skin Reliever
Prickly Heat Rash 120
Cysts
Magical Castor Oil
Internal Cleansers
Boils/Infected Skin/Pustules
Drawing Poultices
Instant Drawing Poultice
Psoriasis
Skin Ulcers
Inflamed Skin and Poison Plant Rashes
Soothe-All Poultice
Impetigo
Anxiety-Reducing Herbs
Dandruff
Fungal Infections
Pau D'Arco
Tea Tree Oil
Andrea's Anti-Fungal Oil
Athlete's Foot Remedy
Warm Hands and Feet
Ginger Hand-and-Foot Warmer
Cayenne Foot Warmer
8 The Gastrointestinal System
Tummyaches
Gas, Bloating, and Digestive Upset
Food Issues
Herbal Support
Honegar
Diarrhea
Herbal Teas, Tablets, and Oil
Food Recommendations
Constipation
Natural Remedies
Dairy and Constipation
Stomach Cramps
Irritable Bowel Syndrome/Colitis
Anti-Spasmodics
Soothing
Calming
Nausea/Motion Sickness
Peppermint Oil
Motion Sickness Tea
The Throw-Up Button!
Hiccoughs
Parasites and Worms
The Glorious Garlic Go-Fer
Heartburn
Dehydration
Food Intake
Natural Solutions
9 Baby's Comfort
Diaper Rash
Tender Skin-Cleansing Herbs for Baby
Herbs for Soothing Diaper Rash
Powder Protection
An Ounce of Prevention
Thrush, Candida, and Yeast
Cradle Cap
Natural Approaches (Internal)
Natural Approaches (Topical)
Comfrey Root Scalp Rinse
General Skin Care
Cleansing Baths
Moisturizing Herbs
Colic
Herbal Digestive Aids: Teas and Baths
Tummy Intestinal Massage and Compress
Ginger Compress
Constipation
Diarrhea
Natural Aids
Vomiting
Natural Aids
Oozing Eyes
Pink Eye/Conjunctivitis
Fevers
Fever-Reducing Infusions
Elderberry Syrup
Fever-Reducing Baths/Compresses
Cell Salts
Teething
Herbal Teething Calmer
Cell Salts
Vaccination Reactions
Preparing for Vaccinations
Calming Pre-Injection Jitters
The Magic of Castor Oil
If Vaccination Is Followed by Fever
An Extra Dose for Peace of Mind
10 Herbal Programs for the Teen Years
Honegar
Teen Energy Boosters
Peppermint Bath
Siberian Ginseng
Mood Swings
St. John's Wort
Bach Flower Essences
Acne
The Outside-In
Gentle Facial Scrub
Honey-Nutmeg Cleansing Mask
Aloe Acne Treatment
Herbal Zinc Zapper
Herbal Steams
The Inside-Out Approach
Food Testing
Constipation
Cleansing of the Internal Organs
Juni-Pars (Kidney and Bladder Cleanser)
Barberry LG (Liver and Gall Bladder Cleanser)
Fen LB (Colon Cleanser)
Red Clover Combination (Blood Cleanser)
Colon 8
Menstrual Cramps
Gentle Ginger Compress
Dr. Christopher's Nu-Fem Formula
A Teen Tonic
Raspberry Leaf Tonic Tea
One More Thought...
11 Calming the Jitters
Herbs to Calm the Nervous System
Bach Flower Rescue Remedy
Tranquili-Tea
Sleep Problems
Natural Approaches
Peaceful Dreams Tea
Essential Oils
Herbal Extracts
Nail Biting
Topical Deterrents
Fears and Anxieties
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD)
Diet
Herbs
How to Tailor a Formula to Your Child
Essential Fatty Acids
Essential Oils
Aromatic Massage Oil
Aromalamp
Scented Pillow
Aromatic Bath
Vitamins and Minerals
Bone Tea Punch
Chemicals in Your Child's Home and School Environment
Empower Your Child!
One Last Thought...
The Healing Power of Music
A Word on Mindful Living
12 Immune System Enhancers
Foods to Support the Immune System
Fresh Nettles
Mineral Tonic Tea
Immune-Boosting Soup
Excellent All-Around Immune Enhancers
Siberian Ginseng
Echinacea
In What Form to Use Echinacea
Why and How to Use Echinacea
How to Dose a Child with Echinacea
When to Give Echinacea
Fever-Fighting Herbs
Get a Medical Diagnosis
Herbal Baths
Herbal Teas
Herbs to Bolster the Immune System
Vaporizing Herbs
Cell Salts for Fever
Nervine Herbs
Bach Flower Remedies
Allergies
Hive-Reducing Tea
Helpful Botanicals
Bee Pollen
Cell Salts
Bedwetting
Food Sensitivities
Parsley and Juniper Berry Tea
Remedies to Calm a Nervous Constitution
Chiropractic
Yeast and Fungal Problems
Nail Fungus
Candidiasis
Supporting Antibiotic Therapy to Prevent Candida
Appendix A: Applications
Suppositories
How to Make an Herbal Suppository
How to Prepare a Medicinal Tea
Infusions/Using Dried Herbs
Infusions/Using Fresh Herbs
Decoctions/Using Fresh or Dried Herbs
Equivalencies
Encapsulated Herbs
Compresses
Poultices
Castor Oil Pack
Inhalations
How to Store and Preserve Herbal Remedies
Liquid Extracts
Dried Herbs and Capsules
Herbal Teas
Where to Get Your Herbs
Appendix B: Characteristics of Herbs
Appendix C: Food Testing
How to Test Foods
Wrist/Thigh Position
Thumb/Pinky Connection
Surrogate Testing
Appendix D: Understanding Toxicity and How It Affects Your Child
Rebuilding Health
Internal Cleansing
Herbal Cleansers
Appendix E: Healing Imagery
Appendix F: Cell Salts
Dosing Cell Salts
Appendix G: Resource Guide
Product Resources
Resources for Locating Natural Health Practitioners
To Find Out More About Medicinal Herbs
Appendix H: Product Ingredients
Appendix I: Bach Flower Essences and Rescue Remedy
Bach Flower Essences
Rescue Remedy
How to Dose
References
Appendix J: Herbs and Their Latin Names
Bibliography
Index
