Children's Ailments-Home Remedies

In general, children and adults are treated in the same way by the natural therapies, each person's health being considered individually and treatment given accordingly, and the same approach applies to self-help measures. There is of course the matter of dosage of remedies, and these should be reduced or adapted. There are a number of illnesses that tend to occur in childhood, such as chickenpox, German measles and measles, and children are also more prone to colds, coughs, ear infections and the like. As well as any specific treatment for such conditions, it is worth bearing in mind some general considerations.

Children usually react quickly to any illness, showing acute symptoms that can then often subside equally quickly(much to the amazement/relief/annoyance of parents!). Due to their high levels of energy and faster metabolism, children often show signs of illness through a high temperature, and this should be looked at as part of the ailment, not as the whole problem. Because of this, it is easier for children to become dehydrated, and an essential part of treatment is to give plenty of fluids- with vomiting and/or diarrhoea in infants this can be literally life-saving. Conversely, if a child is unwell, he or she can go off food for a while, and provided fluid intake is adequate, this is not normally a major problem in the short term.

Here are some comments about each of the therapies in relation to treating children, and some of the most useful remedies.

Remember

Keep all medicines and essential oils out of the reach of children.

Self-help treatment may not always be appropriate for children. If in any doubt, seek medical advice.

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