Naturopathic approach to fever and childhood diseases

Recently at mullumherbals.com we have been creating a special series of articles on childhood diseases. Here I wanted to talk about wholistic attitudes to these common, and in my view, important stepping stones in childrens healthy development.
Generally, allopathic medicine has treated the common childhood diseases as a meaningless invasion of germs requiring elimination at all costs. A more wholistic approach understands that these diseases are necessary for the healthy development of the immune system and act as a stimulus for the spiritual, emotional, mental and physical, growth of the child. As such these diseases become transitional markers in a childs development.

If however your child shows signs of immune weakness, like constant colds, sore throats and tummy upsets, and if she doesnt bounce back to health quickly then it would be wise to focus on your childs immunity and general health - so when the common childhood diseases strike there are resources within the body to make best use of the challenge and return it to good health.

Many parents worry when their child has a fever. Fever is the bodies protective mechanism of burning up and eliminating toxins. These toxins can be a result of unhealthful living or a direct symptom of a virus or bacteria. Always watch fevers, especially in young children, as high fevers can cause damage. Take your child’s temperature and try to keep it below 38.5 C. Use cooling cloths, herbs or homeopathics. If you bring the fever down quickly with a tepid bath ensure that your child does not become chilled.

If your child’s symptoms are severe then always seek professional help.

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1. Alex Gordon Says:
   April 2nd, 2010 at 3:44 pm

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