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Healthy Children
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... Naturally with Herbs
Lecture notes by Jane Smolnik, Intuitive Healer, Iridologist,
and Herbalist
Please feel free to print this page.
Disclaimer: This information is not intended to treat, cure,
or prevent any ailment, but to inform and educate. PLEASE seek more information,
proper diagnosis and treatment whenever needed.
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Children should be raised
in a healthy, loving environment for optimum health, as nature has intended.
They should be given plenty of fresh air and sunlight every day, lots of daily
exercise, plenty of rest, a whole food, natural diet, plenty of LOVE, and
attention to their needs. Children lacking any of these will produce symptoms
and health problems to bring your attention to it.
Herbs and plants can and should be used for many common
ailments. It is best to avoid chemical intervention whenever possible, saving
them for extreme situations and emergencies. This information is NOT intended to
replace proper diagnosis and health care by a qualified practitioner.
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TEETHING- Catnip and Chamomile tea
(or popsicles), High Calcium tea, High Vit. C liquid, Hylands Homeopathic
Tablets. Toddlers can chew on Licorice Root sticks, soothing to the gums, helps
molars.
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Digest
Ease (stomach aches) - Helps
tone, soothe, and relax the stomach and digestive tract
while reducing digestive inflammation and microbes. Can
use for ulcers, nausea, flatulence, dyspepsia, stomach
aches, colic, etc.
Contains Calendula, Fennel seed, Peppermint, Ginger,
Slippery Elm, and Goldenseal with flower essences of Sage,
Chamomile, Hemlock, Scots Pine, and Barberry for emotional
balance.
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All Salve (all skin problems) -
Wonderful herbal salve for use on all cuts, wounds,
sores, burns, rashes, bites, eczema, dry chapped skin,
diaper rash, even varicose veins! With Calendula,
Comfrey, St. Johnswort, Plantain, Chickweed, Vit. E
and rosemary and eucalyptus essential oils.
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Pure
Comfrey Salve (Diaper Rash) –
Just fresh organic comfrey leaves steeped in olive
oil, made into a versatile, gentle, yet amazing
healing salve. A great facial cleanser and
moisturizer, excellent for babies too!
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 'Cleansing'
Tea (constipation) - A
good tasting tea to help cleanse the digestive tract, blood,
and tone the liver. Red Clover, Dandelion leaves & roots,
Burdock, Senna, Ginger. Please
use in moderation, only 1/2 - 1 cups per day (do not over do
this).
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Strong
Immunity (fevers, colds, ear aches) – A
powerful, natural formula to help
stimulate the immune system and fight infections with
strong anti-microbial, anti-viral, and anti-fungal
properties. Contains Goldenseal, Echinacea, Astragalus,
Myrrh, and Pau D’arco with flower essences of Pansy,
Nasturtium, Echinacea, Zucchini, and Venutian Gem #7 for
emotional support.
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Pain
Relief (headaches) – Helps
to relieve pain and inflammation while relaxing the nerves,
muscle tension and spasms.
Can use for headaches, migraines. Contains
Feverfew, Vervain, Meadowsweet, Valerian, and Licorice root with
flower essences of Heal-All, Higher Spectral Colors #15, 19, & 23 for
emotional balance.
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Mullein Ear Oil (ear aches)
– Helps fight infections and relieve nerve pain, specifically for the
inner ear. Our fresh Mullein and St. Johnswort flower - steeped in
olive oil with organic garlic. Great relief for swimmers, ear
infections, to soften excess ear wax, perfect for ear mites too!
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Urine
Health (kidney problems) – Helps
to strengthen the entire urinary tract, with diuretic,
astringent, antiseptic, demulcent, anti-microbial and anti-lithic
qualities. Contains Uva Ursi, Marshmallow root, Dandelion
leaf, Horsetail, Gravel root, Yarrow, and Cleavers with
flower essences of Chamomile, St. Johnswort, Higher Spectral
Colors #7 & 9 for emotional balance.
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Para-Clear
(pinworms & internal parasites)
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Strong anti-fungal, anti-parasitic, and
anti-microbial herbs with a mild laxative to help eliminate
toxins, fungus, yeast and parasites. Contains Black Walnut
Hulls, Wormwood, Cloves, Quassia, Rue and Turkey Rhubarb
with flower essences of Broccoli, Elder, V- 1, Higher
Spectral Color #20 for emotional balance.
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ALL FOR COLDS: |
Echinacea -
The best!
Made from our
fresh organic Purpurea
leaves, flowers, roots, Angustifolia
roots, and Echinacea Flower Essence!
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Essential
Breathing – Helps
tone, soothe, and strengthen the lungs and respiratory tract
with strong anti-inflammatory and anti-spasmodic qualities
while stimulating expectoration. Can use for irritating and
whooping coughs, bronchitis, asthma, emphysema. Great for
smokers! Contains Mullein, Coltsfoot, Elecampane, Lobelia,
and a small amount of Ephedra with flower essences of
Cucumber, Pink Yarrow, Borage, St. Johnswort, and Heal-All
for emotional balance.
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Sinu-Drain
– Helps
relieve mucous congestion and inflammation of the upper respiratory
tract, with strong anti-microbial and anti-catarrhal qualities.
Can use for head colds, sinus and eye congestion and
infections. Contains Goldenseal, Usnea, Myrrh, Elder flowers, and
Goldenrod with flower essences of Broccoli, Valerian, Higher Spectral
Colors # 4 & 9 for emotional balance.
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ALL FOR
CALMING: |
'Time
to Relax'
Tea -
Gentle and relaxing, let tension flow away... Ahhh....
Chamomile, Oatstraw, Lemon Balm, Hops, Skullcap, and Stevia.
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Anxiety-Calm
– This
excellent nervine tonic helps to relax anxiety, tension,
stress, insomnia, restlessness and inflammation of the
nerves. Contains
Skullcap,
Valerian, Ginkgo, Chamomile, and Passion Flower with flower
essences of Valerian, Chamomile, Venutian Flower #8, and
Hobblebush for emotional balance.
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'Mental Magic'
Tea - A
delicious herbal way to awaken the senses, increase
circulation, and improve brain function without caffeine!
A favorite here.
Ginkgo, Gota Kola, Peppermint, Rosemary, Ginger, Sage, and Stevia.
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Mental
Enhancer –
Stimulates
cerebral circulation, helping improve vascular and
neurological functions, while relaxing inflammation of the
nerves. Can use for attention disorders, vertigo, tinnitis,
memory loss, stroke victims, fatigue.
Contains Ginkgo, Gota Kola, St. Johnswort, Chamomile,
and Motherwort with flower essences of Peppermint, Comfrey, Chamomile, Venutian Flower #8, and Venutian Gem # 1A for
emotional balance.
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TOOTHACHES - 2 Drops of
Valerian
tincture on the gum. Clove oil is TOO strong for children.
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COLIC - Infants have immature
digestive tract. Nursing mothers avoid gassy, spicy, acidic foods. Avoid
caffeine, stress. Drink calming teas. Slippery Elm, Dill, Fennel, Anise seeds,
Chamomile, catnip - make tea, give baby one or two teaspoonfuls before nursing,
drink the rest. Acidophilus is highly recommended. "Lifestart" for
infants. Hylands Homeopathic Colic tablets. Yogurt, kefir, buttermilk is good
for mother and children. Warm chamomile and lavender herb baths - or place warm
herb soaked towel over babies stomach.
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STOMACH ACHES - Use
Calendula,
fennel, catnip, peppermint, Chamomile as tea or glycerin extract. Warm bath. |
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DIAPER RASH - Avoid acidic foods,
strong detergents on diapers. Exposure to air and sun is good. Use arrowroot
powder or clay. DO NOT USE TALC - a known carcinogen and synthetic scents.
Homemade baby powder: White clay, arrowroot powders with some slippery elm and
comfrey root powders. Use herbal salves -Comfrey, Calendula, St. Johnswort. |
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DIARRHEA -caused by a reaction to
certain foods, viruses, bacteria, emotional upset. Give lots of fluids to avoid
dehydration. Drink herb teas and vegetable broths. Give yogurt, kefir, cottage
cheese, mashed potatoes. Warm herb baths. Tea: Blackberry Rt., Slippery elm, and
comfrey root. Simmer 20 min. give 2-4 TBS. every hour. |
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CONSTIPATION - Eliminate all dairy,
cheese, wheat, eggs, refined foods. Give oat water, fresh fruits, vegetables,
liquids, prunes, molasses, grains. Tea: Slippery Elm, psyllium seed, comfrey,
fennel, herbs to flavor. Use a ‘catnip tea’ enema for acute constipation. |
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COLDS -
Echinacea drops in juice or
bottles. Warm teas (see "Winter Cold
Tea") include sage, thyme, catnip, elder flowers. Thyme, pine, eucalyptus
oils are all de-congesting. Use in steam baths, in spray bottle to spray on
pillow, in humidifier, or in baths. (Or try
Sinu-Drain for head colds.) |
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COUGHS & LUNGS -
Mullein,
Coltsfoot, Plantain, Elecampane, Slippery Elm, Licorice rt.,
(see our Essential Breathing formula or
Winter Cold Tea)
are expectorants, relieves congestion, soothing to mucous membranes, soothes
spasmodic cough. Also good for bronchitis. Use as tea, syrup, glycerin extracts,
herb balls, in baths. |
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SORE THROATS - Sage and thyme gargle
in apple cider vinegar or as strong tea. Add honey and drink the tea. Add
Slippery Elm. Herbal honeys include Echinacea flowers and thyme. For STREP
throat, Echinacea, 20 drops 5-6x day, add 1 drop poke root 2x day (no more) to
stimulate lymph glands. also good is cleavers.
Usnea is specific for strep. Sage
& Thyme gargle. Use same for SWOLLEN GLANDS. |
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EAR ACHES & INFECTIONS - Warm
Mullein Flower & Garlic oil - a couple drops in ear as often as needed. Use
Echinacea &
Goldenseal extract,
or our 'Strong Immunity' drops. Look for
allergies! Massage opposite baby toe! Warm baked onion (cut in half) over ear
will draw out ear wax. Avoid all congesting foods. Give acidophilus, 1/2 tsp. 3x
day. Make tea of fresh grated ginger root, fresh lemons, and honey or maple
syrup. Feed lots of juicy fruits, melons, oranges, and grapefruits. Give plenty
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FEVERS - Moderate fevers help the
body get rid of infections. To control or lower fever: Bath in tepid water, add
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar. Tepid Catnip enema reduces fever, increases fluid
intake. Keep fluid intake high! Tea: Catnip, Elder, Peppermint, Echinacea Rt.
Goldenseal has 3x the anti-pyretic value as aspirin to reduce fevers! |
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HEADACHES AND PAINS - Boneset will
relieve body aches due to colds or flu. Valerian or
Skullcap relieves muscle
spasms, tension, cramps, calms hyperactivity. Lavender, Vervain, Willow Bark,
Meadowsweet act like aspirin to relieve pains.
St. Johnswort relieves pain from
nerve damage. |
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EYE INFECTIONS - Eyebright,
Goldenseal, Chamomile tea used as an eye wash 2 or 3 x day. |
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KIDNEY PROBLEMS - Dandelion leaf,
Horsetail, Goldenrod,
Uva Ursi,
Yarrow tea or tincture.
Try our 'Urine Health' formula. |
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WOUNDS - wash, soak, or compress
with plantain, comfrey leaves. Shepards Purse will help stop bleeding.
Myrrh and
Goldenseal topically are anti-infective. Green clay and yellow dock leaves
reduce swelling. Peroxide to clean, then herbal salve for cuts, scrapes, minor
wounds, burns. Use Comfrey, calendula, plantain,
St. Johnswort in salves. |
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TO DRAW OUT INFECTIONS
- Poultice of grated potatoes, cabbage, green clay, oats, or chickweed. |
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SPRAINS AND BRUISES - Use arnica
liniment or compress on unbroken skin. Also Hydrotherapy. |
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PINWORMS - Garlic
and cabbage juice, 1/4 cup in AM for 4 days, repeat in 10 days. Or use ‘Para-Clear’,
our liquid organic herbal anti-parasite
and anti-fungal formula for easy, safe, effective results! |
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CALMING HERBS - include
Valerian,
Skullcap, Lemon Balm, Oatstraw, Hops, Chamomile, passion flower. Use as Tea,
glycerin tincture, or in bath. |
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DREAM PILLOWS - Calming, helps baby
or child fall asleep. Use 4-6 oz. of herbs. Can use Chamomile, lavender, roses,
Oatstraw, hops, lemon balm, and St. Johnswort (for nightmares). Stuff cotton or
flannel, can use milkweed or cattail fur for natural stuffing. Make Teddy Bear
or Heart shaped. Can slip under pillow case. |
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Herbs for Children's Ailments
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Most herbs that are safe for adults are also safe for
children, but in smaller doses. There are some "strong" herbs which
can be used with the many "gentle" herbs. Children’s bodies respond
quickly to herbal medicines. Some gentle herbs include: Slippery Elm, Chamomile,
Fennel seeds, Catnip, Red Clover tops, Comfrey, Rosehips,
Nettles, Oatstraw,
Raspberry leaves, the Mints, Licorice Root,
Echinacea, Wild Cherry Bark. Strong
herbs to use sparingly include: Goldenseal,
Valerian,
Yellow Dock, Poke. |
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Ways to Get Children to Take Herbs
TEAS: Make the medicinal tea (Simmer or steep for 20 Min.) Add
by teaspoonful to bottle, juice or water. 2 tsp. for 1 year old or less, 3 tsp.
for 2-4 yr. olds, 4 tsp. for 4-7 yr. olds, 2 TBSP. for 8-10 yr. olds, 3 TBSP.
for 10-12 year olds. Teens can drink full cups of herb teas.
Can add "Sweet" herbs to flavor teas - such as
Stevia, licorice root, marshmallow root, fennel or anise seed, hibiscus, mints,
cinnamon, ginger, orange peel, lemon grass.
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USEFUL TEAS
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High Calcium Herbs |
Calming Herbs |
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Nettles |
Chamomile |
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Oatstraw |
Oatstraw |
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Raspberry |
Leaf Catnip |
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Comfrey leaf |
Passion flower |
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Rose Hips |
Lemon Balm |
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Lemon Grass |
Skullcap |
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Fennel Seed |
Licorice Root |
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Mints |
Comfrey leaf |
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High
"C" Herbs |
Cold and Cough Tea |
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Rose Hips |
Red Clover |
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Lemon Grass |
Mullein |
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Hibiscus |
Coltsfoot |
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Orange peel |
Rose Hips |
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Nettles |
Calendula |
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Spearmint |
Sage and Thyme |
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Wintergreen |
Lemon Grass |
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HERB BALLS- Juliette deBaricli
Levy's recipe : 2/3 cup of powdered herbs, 1/3 cup honey, 2 TBS. water. Mix into
a paste. Roll into about 175 balls. Roll in flour. Keep in refrig. Take one or
two daily.
HERB CANDY- Grind raisins, dates,
apricots, walnuts. Stir in coconut & carob powder. Mix in powdered herbs
(Keep track of how much) Add honey, peanut butter or tahini. Make into balls.
Roll in coconut or carob powder. Store in refrig. Divide amount of herbs by # of
balls to determine dosage.
HERB SYRUPS - 1 ounce of herbs to 1
quart of water, simmered down to a pint over low heat. Strain and add 1 cup of
honey. Warm gently. You may add several TBS. Brandy to help preserve and relax
muscles, or a few drops of essential oil to flavor (Peppermint, Spearmint,
Wintergreen), or fruit concentrate to flavor and add vitamins. Bottle and refrig.-
may last several weeks to several months. Great for coughs and sore throats
:Slippery Elm, comfrey, wild cherry bark, horehound, coltsfoot, mullein,
licorice rt., fennel, ginger, orange peel.
EXTRACTS OR TINCTURES - Vegetable
Glycerin base is best for children. Easy, safe, can regulate dose easier, tastes
like a sweet syrup. Can put into water, juice, tea, or right on the tongue for
bigger kids. Alcohol based extracts can be used by putting it into steaming hot
water which evaporates the alcohol leaving the herbs. Let cool and drink.
HERBAL BATHS - Soothing and calming!
Gets the essence of the herbs into their system. Opens pores and nasal passages.
Chamomile, Lemon Balm for relaxing, Thyme for de-congesting, Lavender for pain
and fears, Comfrey for healing any wounds, skin problems.
HERBAL POPSICLES - Make a strong
herbal tea, mix with equal amount of fruit juice. Freeze in popsicle molds or
ice cube trays. Not recommended for colds, flu, or ear infections.
MOTHERS MILK - Nursing mothers can
drink 6-8 cups of tea daily, both will benefit.
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A Good Diet is Essential!
For proper bone growth, good immunity and resistance to
infections, proper elimination, healthy organs, growth and development, and
overall well being.
Children's diets should contain lots of fresh fruits and
vegetables, whole grains (such as oats, barley, wheat, brown rice), beans, nuts,
and soy products).
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Foods to Avoid:
ALL Sugary foods containing corn syrup, sucrose, fructose,
glucose. Avoid ALL artificial sweeteners.
Refined, packaged foods contain little to no nutritional
value. Avoid white flour and white sugar.
Avoid ALL preservatives, food additives, artificial coloring,
and artificial sweeteners.
Meats - may contain bacteria (ecoli). Pesticides and chemicals
are absorbed by animal fats, as well as natural and synthetic hormones, anti-biotics
and medicines fed to animals. They are high in fat and cholesterol which start
to accumulate in the body from childhood. (See good protein sources)
Limit dairy consumption! Cheese is high in fat and salts (use
moderately). Milk has a high phosphorus content which can throw our calcium
levels off.
Avoid ALL margarine and HYDROGENATED OILS. Use butter
sparingly and unrefined oils, high in poly-unsaturated fats.
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Suggestions:
Fresh or frozen 100% fruit juices. (Avoid added corn syrup and
sweeteners) No Juice "Drinks".
Eat fresh raw or steamed veggies and salads frequently.
Use only whole grain (sprouted) breads and cereals. No white
bread. Use whole wheat pastry and bread flours at home when baking.
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SNACKS -Always have lots of fresh fruits on hand daily! Dried
fruits, RAW nuts, Yogurts (Avoid sugary ones) popcorn, pretzels, peanut butter
or tahini (sesame butter) balls, carrot, celery, or cucumber sticks, graham
crackers, rice cakes, fruit popsicles. Keep ice cream and cake for special
occasions.Meals should always contain vegetables, fruit, whole grains,
protein sources.
GOOD CALCIUM SOURCES: Use kelp instead of salt. Cheddar
cheese, carob flour, all sea-vegetables,
dark leafy green vegetables, almonds, sesame seeds, tahini,
parsley, all nuts and seeds, yogurt, grains, apricots, wheat bran, tofu, brewers
yeast, buttermilk, cottage cheese. Herb teas with Oatstraw, nettles.
GOOD PROTEIN SOURCES: All beans (Soy, mung, lentils, split
peas, garbanzo, navy, kidney, lima), sprouts, spinach, kale, broccoli, all
greens, cauliflower, mushrooms, parsley, peas, zucchini, nuts and seeds, all soy
products including tofu and soy flour. Seitan, Tempeh, TVP. Many fruits contain
protein.
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Recommended Reading:
- The Healing Power of Foods -
by Dr.
Michael T. Murray, ND Prima Publishing
The Healing Power of Foods Cookbook -
by Michael T. Murray ND.
Laurel's Kitchen- Laurel Robertson,
Carol Flinders, and Bronwen Godfrey.
Nature's Children
by Juliette deBaricli Levy. Excellent old
book. Ash Tree Publishing.
The Family Herbal
by Peter and Barbara Theiss, Healing Arts
Press
The Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine
by Dr. Michael T.
Murray, ND and Joseph Pizzarno, ND.
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We are all healers and nurturers! Give them lots of Love!
Trust in nature is trust in God. There is often an emotional situation
underlying every illness or injury. Pay Attention!
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Children's Suggested Dosage Chart
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For Herbal Extracts |
Medicinal Herbal Teas - Concentrated |
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| 3 months old or less
... 1 drop |
1 year old or less
... 2 teaspoons |
| 3-6 months
old ... 2 drops |
2-4 year olds
... 1 Tablespoon |
| 6-9 months
old ... 3 drops |
4-7 year olds
... 2 Tablespoons |
| 9-12 months
old ... 4 drops |
8-10 year olds
... 3 Tablespoons |
| 12-18 months old
... 5 drops |
10-12 year olds
... 4 Tablespoons |
| 18-24 months
old ... 6 drops |
Teens ... Full
Cup |
| 2-3 years
old ... 7 drops |
(Can dilute in juice or water) |
| 3-4 years old
... 8 drops |
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| 4-6 year
olds ... 10 drops |
Note: Infants and Toddlers should not use |
| 6-9 year
olds ... 15 drops |
"strong" medicinal herbs such as
Goldenseal, |
| 9-12 year
olds ... 20 drops |
Valerian,
Yellow Dock, or Poke, without |
| 12-18 year
olds .. 20-30 drops |
the
advice of a Naturopathic Physician. |
| Adult Dose
... 20-40 drops |
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Tonic herbs are fine and gentle enough for all children. |
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