Gentle Healing for Baby Child

Informationen zum Autor Master Herbalist Andrea Candee with David Andrusia Klappentext A master herbalist offers a timely parent's guide to child-friendly herbs and other natural remedies for common ailments and injuries! showing parents how a banana can be used to remove a splinter! how herbs can reduce fever! why garlic is a natural antibiotic! and much more. Author lectures. Chapter One: A Word from the Author Today, according to the esteemed Journal of the American Medical Association, a full 42% of Americans have used natural healing therapies. To me, this is extremely good news because this was not always the case! Although it was nearly 20 years ago, I vividly recall the afternoon I nervously gave my first talk on herbs to the local PTA. Even though I was among friends in a progressive community, I had no idea how they would react to my unconventional presentation on the healing power of herbs for children. This was long before the popularity of Dr. Andrew Weil, organic foods, and the acknowledgment of the mind/body healing connection by the medical establishment. Keep in mind that until recently, "alternative" meant odd, and in many places in this country sprinkling sprouts on a salad was considered absolutely anti-establishment! I was a mother of two sons and played an active role in the life of my town, so I felt people were willing to listen to what I had to say. My audience turned out to be receptive (albeit cautious) and I was encouraged to move forward with what was to become my life's work: sharing my knowledge of the healing power of herbs -- at first with family and friends, then with clients -- and now, with you. Though I was devoted to my subject, I could hardly have known, as I gave that brief speech, that two decades later I would be writing a book on natural healing. But spreading the word about healing herbs is, after all, the most rewarding aspect of my work. I believe, as do many parents, that in addition to a repertoire of remedies that helps the body heal itself, the natural approach to wellness helps engage our young to be involved in their own health care, offering a level of understanding that will stay with them for their entire lives. They learn that taking care of their bodies preventatively is every bit as important as consulting a doctor when they are sick. America's surge in interest for natural therapies to complement, and sometimes even replace, conventional medical treatment has been reflected in, as well as driven by, mainstream media. As a result, educational opportunities in the field of holistic health care have blossomed. Even our most respected medical schools are adding studies in natural therapies to their curricula. Think back to the 1970s, when massage was noted for its sexual connotations. Now it's a reimbursable medical expense under many health-care plans. I could not have imagined twenty years ago that The New York Times would have run a piece on "alternative medicine" and was delighted when they wrote about me and herbal remedies. In the sixties and seventies, my father's losing battle with heart disease fostered my interest in alternative healing options. I have always believed in the adage "Seek and ye shall find," and that's precisely what I did. I was surprised to discover that natural healing therapies never went out of style in Europe and, in fact, that they have long been the primary modality of healing throughout much of the world. According to the World Health Organization, over 80% of the world uses herbs for healing! My undergraduate work focused on speech pathology for children. Throughout the years, as an early childhood teacher, and mother of two sons, I continued to be actively involved with children. Positive feedback is great for building one's confidence, so after years of informally sharing my herbal remedies with friends and family, I followed my heart...

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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
      
      

      About the author

      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      Andrea Candee is a master herbalist specialising in medicinal herbs, with a consultation practice in Westchester County, New York. She lectures at the New York Botanical Garden and throughout the country on how to use 'nature's pharmacy' for regaining health and maintaining wellness. She consults with physicians and other helath-care practitioners, designing protocols of botanical medicine for their patients.
      
      

Product details

• Authors: Andrea Candee, Candee Andrea
• Publisher: External catalogues UK
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 16.03.2010
• EAN: 9780743497251
• ISBN: 978-0-7434-9725-1
• Assisted by: David Andrusia
• Subjects: Guides > Health; HEALTH & FITNESS / Herbal Medications, HEALTH & FITNESS / Alternative Therapies, FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Parenting / General, Advice on parenting, Parenting: advice and issues, Traditional medicine and herbal remedies, Traditional medicine & herbal remedies, medical; health; well being; healthy