Homeopathy for Children: What Parents Need to Know

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Homeopathy for Children What Parents Need to
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Introduction

• With each passing day, more people are moving
  away from organic medications and seeking
  alternatives to treating diseases and ailments.
  Among the small number of organic medical
  solutions available in the world today is
  homeopathy. A 2012 survey conducted by the
  National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), revealed
  that approximately 5 million adults and 1 million
  children in the United States used homeopathy in
  the previous year. You bet the number has gone up
  substantially by now.
• Here, we have outlined a parental guide that lets
  you in on the world of homeopathy and what you
  need to know before taking the plunge. First
  things first, what exactly is homeopathy?

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Table of Contents

• What is homeopathy?
• How does it work?
• Is homeopathy safe?
• Is it safe for babies?
• What you need to know?
• Benefits of Homeopathy.
• What does homeopathy treat?
• How does a homeopath know the right remedy for
  your child?
• How long does it take before homeopathic medicine
  starts working?
• Can homeopathy be combined with conventional
  medicine?
• Choosing homeopathic medications for children.

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What is homeopathy?

• Homeopathy is an alternative medical practice
  based on taking small amounts of products to cure
  ailments. This strategy tries to get rid of the
  negative effects of large amounts of medicinal
  products as is the conventional method. Started
  back in the 18th century, the main principles of
  homeopathy include the following
• Law of infinitesimals This law, commonly
  referred to as the Law of the minimum dose,
  proposes that medications are more effective when
  administered in small doses. This is the reason
  for enormous dilutions for homeopathic medicines.
  Some like the Hylands Teething Tablets has
  undergone dilutions of up to 1,000,000,000,000
  times. After such large dilutions, the end result
  is often devoid of any trace of the original
  ingredient but homeopathic practitioners claim
  that they cure ailments because the memory of
  the original ingredients lives on in the diluted
  medicine.
• Like cures like This notion, also called the law
  of similar, proposes that healing occurs when one
  takes substances that cause similar symptoms. A
  good example is a homeopathic claim that the
  rattlesnakes venom can cure Ebola on the basis
  that both involve bleeding or that the cure of
  insomnia is drinking coffee.
• Homeopathic medicines are extracted from plants
  (such as mountain herb, belladonna, poison ivy,
  red onion, and stinging nettle), animals (such as
  crushed bees), and minerals (such as arsenic).
  The most common homeopathic products are made as
  sugar pellets and are meant to be placed under
  the tongue. Other forms include gels, ointments,
  tablets, and creams.

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How does it work?

• Essentially, homeopathy helps stimulate the body
  to get rid of disease on its own and subsequently
  promote wellness. It is a natural healing art
  based on some principles surrounding wellness,
  illness, cure, health, and pharmacology. With
  homeopathy, a highly diluted substance is
  carefully introduced into the body in a manner
  that matches the individual state of the
  individual and stimulates vitalityall without
  the use of inorganic drugs and a myriad of
  medicinal procedures.

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Is homeopathy safe?

• Although the FDA regulates the homeopathic
  products for certain standards, it doesnt
  necessarily evaluate their safety and
  effectiveness. What this means is that a product
  can have the effective label on it but fail to
  do what it claims.
• Some of the ingredients used to make homeopathic
  medicines can be toxic in their natural habitat.
  Examples are the poison ivy, belladonna,
  strychnine, and aconitum which can be deadly when
  ingested. Other harmful ingredients include
  crushed bees, poisonous plants, arsenic, and
  other heavy metals. Thankfully, the dilution
  factor of homeopathic medicines is so great that
  the original active ingredient doesnt find it
  way to the final product.
• From a general standpoint, homeopathic brands are
  non-toxic. If you can get your hands on a truly
  safe and efficient product, you will avoid harm.

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Is it safe for babies?

• As a parent, you want nothing than to keep your
  baby safe at all times. With all the craze
  surrounding homeopathy, you dont mind taking
  this route but not for your little one. At least
  not until the safety concerns in your mind are
  well addressed.
• Well, homeopathic remedies are safe for babies.
  Studies into its safety have gone on since the
  19th century and up to date, nothing concrete
  about it being harmful to babies has emerged. The
  only time homeopathy can have adverse effects is
  if your child consumes medications a little too
  much such as every 60 minutes for 10 hours
  straight. Otherwise, if you give your baby the
  drug 3 times a day, it wont harm him at all.

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What you need to know?

• Even if homeopathy is considered relatively safe
  for babies, you may want to have the baby checked
  by a pediatrician before administering a
  homeopathic remedy. Let them diagnose your baby
  and rule out any possibility of a disease. This
  is especially true for newborns and toddlers. If
  your baby has an underlying medical condition,
  you could harm him by administering a homeopathic
  drug than seeing the pediatric first.
• Likewise, you want to see an experienced
  homeopath before administering homeopathic
  medicine to your child. It can be tricky to know
  which over-the-counter homeopathic remedy will
  work just by looking at the symptoms of your
  little one. You might miss certain important
  considerations such as meat and stabilizer
  allergies. A homeopath will focus on individual
  symptoms and give you the right size of drugs
  appropriate for your childs age.
• You also want to pay attention to the specific
  medication before giving it to your baby. Certain
  types use honey to help dilute the active
  ingredient. You probably know the danger of honey
  for babies under 12 months of age.
• In addition, some use heavy metals that shouldnt
  only be given to kids but anyone for that matter.
  In a similar manner, alcohol is used to dilute
  homeopathic medicines and can, therefore, be
  unsuitable for kids.
• Overall, your education, sensitivity, and touch
  with the pediatrician are what will make you
  score high in homeopathy.

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Benefits of Homeopathy

• People can shine negative light to homeopathy
  they want but this medical practice has been
  relied upon for centuries. Some of its benefits
  over conventional medicinal products include the
  following
• They are mild Homeopathic medicines are made
  from plants, animals, and minerals which although
  toxic, cause no adverse effects to the human
  body, thanks to the large dilution in homeopathic
  products. They are quite easy on the liver and
  gastrointestinal system.
• They boost immunity Homeopaths often look at the
  symptoms of a patient before suggesting a remedy
  hence boosting their bodys immunity rather than
  destroying it as is the case with allopathic
  medications.
• They are organic Made from plants and animals,
  homeopathic medications are devoid of harmful
  artificial colors and chemicals that can harm the
  body.
• They are non-addictive Unlike allopathic
  medicines which contain drugs and chemicals that
  can be quite addictive, homeopathy is all about
  plants, animals, and minerals. You are less
  likely to get addicted to them.
• They are baby-friendly Homeopathic sweet pills
  taste good on the mouth which is why babies love
  them to the core.

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What does homeopathy treat?

• Even before we give you a list of the common
  conditions treated by homeopathy, we should let
  you know that this medical alternative doesnt
  necessarily treat ailments based on their name or
  medical condition. It relies on the symptoms of
  the patients so that even conditions which are
  yet to be given a name can still be treated.
• And now, heres the list.
• 1. Chronic problems
• Homeopathic doctors often cater to patients with
  long-term complications which can no longer
  respond to conventional medications. These
  include the following
• Asthma
• Arthritis
• Chronic fatigue
• Migraines
• Depression
• Irritable bowel syndrome
• Eczema

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• 2. Minor ailments
• Although homeopathy concerns itself with
  long-term ailments, it essentially has the
  ability to treat the whole body. You can use it
  to cater to any situation where your health is
  compromised. Minor ailments that can be treated
  using homeopathy include the following
• Coughs and colds
• Cuts and bruises
• Ear infections
• Mood swings
• Insomnia
• Menstrual problems
• Skin diseases

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• 3. Childhood diseases
• If you are wondering how exactly you can leverage
  the magic of homeopathy to treat your childs
  diseased and issues, the following list would be
  a good place to start
• Teething problems
• Phlegmy coughs
• Respiratory conditions
• Hives
• Shingles
• Fever blisters
• A cough, runny nose, and sneezing

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• 4. Dental conditions
• Yes, homeopathy treats diverse dental conditions
  as well. Some of the common dental conditions
  ones include the following
• Apical abscess
• Anxiety
• Pericoronitis
• Post-surgery pain
• Tooth extraction
• Gum swelling
• Reversible pulpitis
• Toothache with decay
• Sensitive cementum

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How does a homeopath know the right remedy for
your child?

• Homeopaths have specialized in the art of reading
  symbols. Obviously, they dont use any equipment
  to diagnose diseases as this goes against their
  beliefs. They will ask questions to judge your
  babys symptoms, how they experience the illness
  and their general wellbeing. By doing this, they
  will judge the actual nature of your childs
  vitals and just what makes him unique. Then they
  can choose the right remedy that will stimulate
  healing on his body.

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How long does it take before homeopathic medicine
starts working?

• Unfortunately, this question doesnt have a
  straight answer. It could take a minute or
  several years depending on the specific
  circumstance in question. Broadly speaking, an
  excellent remedy should give results in record
  time. You should be able to see a change in your
  babys condition within a day or two with a
  continuous positive effect over time. Of course,
  if the ailment is severe and has quite the
  history, it will be a while before the medication
  alleviates all symptoms completely.

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Can homeopathy be combined with conventional
medicine?

• Many people wonder if they should give their kids
  homeopathic remedies along with allopathic
  medications. The answer is yes, you can. In fact,
  in most cases, homeopaths come in contact with
  patients with medicinal prescriptions and who are
  looking to reduce the frequency of these drugs.
  With the right treatment plan, theres no harm in
  using both strategies to alleviate symptoms of
  the disease.

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Choosing homeopathic medications for children

• The choice to embrace homeopathy never comes easy
  for most parents. Many often toy with the idea
  for ages until they just have to make the
  decision. If you fit the description, there are a
  few things you have to keep in mind while
  choosing homeopathy for your baby. Here are some
  of the important ones.
• For first-aid and acute diseases such as bee
  stings, teething, diarrhea, and sore throats
  utilize homeopathic remedies such as Belladonna,
  Aconite, Chamomilla, Arnica, Pulsatilla,
  Mercurius, Arsenicum album, and Arnica.
• If your baby has a chronic illness, you might
  want to consider constitutional homeopathy aimed
  at addressing underlying causes of the illness
  and looks for the best course of homeopathic
  treatment. With this strategy, you will give your
  child a wholesome solution for their mental,
  physical and emotional state.
• Remember the ABC rule when the symptoms are
  sudden (think of a symptom that comes shortly
  after exposure to wind or cold), take aconite if
  they are violent and speedy (think of a hot and
  feverish child), take Belladonna else, give your
  baby Chamomilla if they are irritable, cross and
  cant be soothed. Along with the ABCs, have
  Pulsatilla nearby for when your child appears
  sensitive, weepy and desires extra attention and
  sympathy.

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• So there you have it all you need to know before
  having your child take a piece of the homeopathy
  pie. Remember to consult your pediatrician before
  trying out anything new with your child. Also,
  when the remedies take too long to alleviate
  symptoms, be sure to visit the doctor and ease
  your childs discomfort and pain.
• Holistic Healthcare Centers goal is to provide
  better physical and mental care to every patient.
  Unlike traditional doctors who only diagnose you
  when something is wrong, HHC Center often
  encourage their patients to contact them anytime
  - whether they are healthy or sick. So, for all
  your homeopathy needs, dont hesitate to reach
  them. They also offer a wide range of counseling
  and psychotherapy services as well as life
  couching and relaxation therapy services. Most
  importantly, their experts work as team to help
  you achieve optimal health.

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The End

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