Recognizing and treating food allergies and intolerances Are you wondering if your child’s health problems could be related to the foods he or she is eating? Have you found it difficult, or darn near impossible, to “cure” simple health issues with the available over the counter and prescription medicines offered by your pharmacist and/or doctor? If the answer to either of these questions is “Yes!” then it is possible that your child may be...

Well, it’s back-to-school time again, and with it comes the return of the cold and flu season. After a summer tending to healthy kids with no more than the occasional beesting or sunburn, it’s time to prepare yourselves for the inevitable return of the runny nose, cough and likely ear infection. It is estimated that kids average 6-8 colds/year. Not surprisingly, kids in daycare have even more! While it’s true that children’s immune systems...

Evidence of the use of castor oil goes back to ancient Egypt. It was also used in India, China, Persia, Africa, Greece and other regions. The Romans called it Palma Christi (the hand of Christ). The castor oil pack increases the flow of lymph in the underlying organs and increases the circulation of infection-fighting white blood cells. It is very useful for detoxifying the liver and colon, for normalizing colon function, eliminating...

Recognizing fever’s role in fighting illness Childhood fevers rank near the top of the list for reasons to call the doctor this time of year. Perhaps the most misunderstood immune response, fever is a major concern for most parents. It is important to remember, however, that fever plays an important role in the body’s natural immune response to infections, and most of the time, should be left alone to do its job. Fevers are caused by a...

The warming socks treatment is recommended at the first sign of any congestion in the ears, eyes, sinuses, throat and/or lungs. It is helpful in sore throats, neck pain, ear infections, headaches, migraines, upper respiratory infections, coughs, bronchitis, and sinus infections. The warming socks treatment works best if it is repeated a number of nights in a row. Repeat the treatment for as many nights as necessary to improve the initial...

Before vaccinating your child(ren), ask yourself the following questions to assess their risks. Is my child sick right now? Has my child had a bad reaction to a vaccine before? Does my child have a personal or family history of vaccine reactions? Convulsions or neurologic disorders? Severe allergies? Immune system disorders, such as autoimmune disease? Do I know if my child is at high risk of reacting? Do I have full information on the...