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Mothering Magazine Sponsored Chat with Randall Neustaedter OMD - Dr. Randall Neustaedter has practiced holistic medicine for more than thirty years in the San Francisco Bay area, specializing in child health care. He is a licensed acupuncturist and Doctor of Oriental Medicine, as well as education diretor of the Holistic Pediatric association www.hpakids.org, author of Child Health Guide and The Vaccine Guide, and father of five children. Visit his website, www.cure-guide.com to register for a free newsletter with pediatric updates.
Chat topic: Dr. Neustaedter will be available to discuss any issues on your minds about children’s health for his last chat of 2006. So bring your questions about nutrition, chronic disease, health maintenance, treating acute illness, vaccinations, or any other topics this Wednesday.
12/20/06

13 mamas  & 1 dad in attendance

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13:06:06 Bonzette16 my son has been having recurrent ear infections--because  the fluid in his ears wont' drain... any ways i can get them to stay \unplugged\" so that they dont' get infected? he will be 3 next week."
13:07:37 mschiara hi there am i in the right place ??
13:07:48 RandallNeustaedter Bonzette16 Stop antibiotics. Three types of treatment can help. First is homeopathy with a qualified homeopath. Second is Chinese medicine, especially herbs formulated for kids by Chinese Modular Solutions. Third is cranal manipulation.
13:08:06 Bonzette16 do you mean chiropractic?
13:08:23 RandallNeustaedter You also want to maintain a healthy immune system and build resistance to the viruses out there to prevent new colds.
13:08:24 Bonzette16 i've tried so many things, including what's on your website, and nothing seems to help this far.
13:08:30 Webmama_Tina sorry, had to go to my kids for a sec
13:08:32 Webmama_Tina ok back
13:08:33 Webmama_Tina :)
13:08:50 RandallNeustaedter Some chiros are trained in cranio-sacral techniques. Many osteopaths are also.
13:09:17 Bonzette16 and this should avoid having tubes?
13:09:38 Bonzette16 or adenoids removed?  i've had a hard time locating a good osteopath in my area
13:09:40 RandallNeustaedter For persistent fluid in the ears it is important to get constitutional treatment. And I see kids all the time who are scheduled for tubes and never need them.
13:10:04 Bonzette16 thank you 
13:10:15 RandallNeustaedter Try finding a website for those trained by John Upledger for osteopaths.
13:10:23 Webmama_Tina mschiara, did you have a question for the dr?
13:10:24 Bonzette16 ok, great
13:10:35 mschiara yes
13:10:39 mschiara hi there dr.
13:10:51 mschiara i live in new orleans ... and have an almost 1 yr old.
13:11:02 mschiara she has not been vaccinated 
13:11:14 mschiara and knock on wood hasn't gotten sick ...
13:11:50 Webmama_Tina Welcome to this week's Mothering Sponsored chat! This is a moderated chat. Please make sure you read and fully understand the Moderated Chat Instructions before participating in this chat. Instructions can be found here: http://www.mommychats.com/modrules.htm ...A Friendly Reminder: Please do not post unless it is your turn to ask a question. If you have a question, please post a single \?\" and you'll be added to the queue. Have your question ready when your name is called. "
13:11:56 mschiara i was wondering if there is anything that i can do as far as nutrition or homeopaths that i can give her to keep her from getting sick 
13:12:34 mschiara just a little nervous because of all the moldy garbage from people cleaning out their houses since the flood
13:12:37 mschiara ??
13:13:01 RandallNeustaedter mschiara On my website and in my books Child Health Guide and Flu you will find protocols for immune system enhancement in children.
13:13:17 Webmama_Tina drat, i think i may have accidentally turned off the typing button...and i also didn't turn off the ins/outs...argh, always do that...lemme fix that
13:13:53 RandallNeustaedter Supplements include Vitamins A,D, and C. And a good omega-3 fish oil supplement.
13:14:29 RandallNeustaedter Other supplements include a mushroom formula, and cow's colostrum. 
13:14:35 RandallNeustaedter Are you still breastfeeding?
13:15:19 mschiara well... i was unable to breastfeed fully ... only for a month
13:15:34 mschiara i didn't produce enough...
13:15:45 RandallNeustaedter Then colostrum would be good or another lactoferrin type supplement.
13:16:01 RandallNeustaedter Sounds like she is very healthy and she should be fine.
13:16:09 RandallNeustaedter Next.
13:16:41 Webmama_Tina i don't have anyone currently in line...if you have a question for the dr please let me know by typing a single question mark :)
13:16:51 Kameron-N-Madelyn I was curious if there were any herbs to relax my son at night so he can go right to sleep?
13:17:34 Webmama_Tina woops
13:17:36 Kameron-N-Madelyn whoops, sorry
13:17:54 Webmama_Tina ok i turned off the entrances/exits, so if they are bothering you, you can refresh the page and log back in to make them go away
13:18:04 Kameron-N-Madelyn I get booted a lot in here..
13:18:15 RandallNeustaedter Chinese Modular Solutions makes a great formula for children called Quiet Calm. Very gentle and soothing. It needs to be prescribed by a licensed practitioner but anyone can get it from kanherb.com with a prescription.
13:18:17 Webmama_Tina don't know why the typing indicator isn't working though...its enabled...have to ask tech support about that
13:18:29 Webmama_Tina kameron, hm, i'll have to ask tech support about that...talk to you later about it ;)
13:18:38 Webmama_Tina he's probably refreshing
13:18:40 Webmama_Tina he'll be right back
13:18:41 Kameron-N-Madelyn ok
13:18:41 Webmama_Tina :)
13:19:01 Webmama_Tina there we go :) 
13:19:03 Kameron-N-Madelyn so I need a ped. to prescribe it?
13:19:05 Webmama_Tina see, told ya :)
13:19:11 Webmama_Tina he's not back in the room yet, hang on
13:19:38 Kameron-N-Madelyn wb
13:19:40 Webmama_Tina there we go :)
13:19:53 Kameron-N-Madelyn ok.. 
13:20:09 Kameron-N-Madelyn So I would need his dr to prescribe it?
13:20:53 RandallNeustaedter A chiropractor, acupuncturist, ND, or MD.
13:21:30 Kameron-N-Madelyn ok
13:21:37 RandallNeustaedter I would not give herbs like Valerian or St. John's Wort to a child.
13:21:48 RandallNeustaedter next
13:22:55 RandallNeustaedter Are you there Tina?
13:22:59 Webmama_Tina yup sorry
13:23:05 Webmama_Tina had more kid issues, argh...but i'm back!
13:23:36 Webmama_Tina i don't have anyone in line...lets talk about getting an immune system boost during this cold/flu season while we wati for more questions, shall we?
13:24:00 Webmama_Tina if you have a question for the dr, please post a single question mark and i will tell you when its your turn
13:24:17 RandallNeustaedter Well the things I said before are the best supplements.
13:24:25 Webmama_Tina so dr, last time we had a list of herbs/treatments that we talked about to get ours and our children's immune systems up and ready to figh
13:24:34 Webmama_Tina yes but unfortunately, that transcript was lost :(
13:24:51 Webmama_Tina technical error due to my annoying email client marking it as spam, argh
13:25:09 RandallNeustaedter Breastfeeding, cows colostrum, vitamins a, d, and c, mushroom formula.
13:25:10 Webmama_Tina which is why i don't have the email client anymore so i'm trying to replace what we lost :)
13:25:40 Webmama_Tina last time you recommended certain brands as well. :)  could you refresh us on that?
13:26:01 Kameron-N-Madelyn one more question?  My ds always looks tired but gets enough sleep. His dr said he was sleep deprived in sept, but he's not. Is there a vitamin u can give a 2 yr old ?
13:26:04 Webmama_Tina (and mamas, remember if you have a question, please post a single question mark)
13:26:11 RandallNeustaedter Cod liver oil (Carlson's lemon tastes the best)
13:26:56 Webmama_Tina ok kameron, when the dr's done with this question on immune systems, we'll get to your question :)
13:27:04 Webmama_Tina that's a good one too! :)
13:27:11 RandallNeustaedter Any fish oil Nordic Naturals is good. I like the ProDHA for kids because it has 250 mg DHA, much more than the DHA Juniors.
13:27:17 Kameron-N-Madelyn ok, thanks..  (sorry)
13:27:21 Webmama_Tina no worries :)
13:27:32 Webmama_Tina ok so dr all of those things together?
13:27:42 Webmama_Tina you explain all this in detail in one of your books, correct?
13:27:45 Kameron-N-Madelyn do they make like a gummy or chewable?
13:27:47 RandallNeustaedter Any A and D derived from fish is good. But you don't need to give those if kids are taking cod liver oil.
13:28:12 Webmama_Tina can you explain exactly what cod liver oil benefits are? 
13:28:18 Webmama_Tina that would be interesting to know
13:28:21 Webmama_Tina :)
13:28:28 RandallNeustaedter Otherwise give 400-800 IU vit D.
13:28:30 Webmama_Tina i have an idea, but i'm sure there are others that don't know at all
13:28:52 RandallNeustaedter Fish oil is important to prevent inflammation in cell membranes (mucus membranes).
13:29:01 RandallNeustaedter A and D for immune system function.
13:29:53 Webmama_Tina great! 
13:30:06 RandallNeustaedter Fish oil is really essential for brain development as well. And solely breastfeeding kids will get enough omega-3 fats if the mom is taking a fish oil supplement. 
13:30:17 RandallNeustaedter All of this info is in my book Child Health Guide.
13:30:17 Webmama_Tina and i think kameron what exactly were you asking was available in gummy or chewable?
13:30:43 RandallNeustaedter I don't think gummies are necessary. The dosage is usually very low.
13:30:46 Webmama_Tina awesome, i'm putting that on my list of books to buy very soon! by the way, i HIGHLY recommend the good dr's \the vaccine guide\" book...VERY enlightening!"
13:31:01 Webmama_Tina oh that made me think of another question, but kameron has one first :)
13:31:04 RandallNeustaedter Do not give chewable vitamin C. It eats away emanel.
13:31:13 Webmama_Tina oh good to know!
13:31:14 RandallNeustaedter enamel
13:31:15 Kameron-N-Madelyn ok.. So I need to look for what in a vitamin?  (and I said gummies cuz he might want to actually eat it)
13:31:31 RandallNeustaedter You don't need to give your kids a multi.
13:31:43 Kameron-N-Madelyn no?  
13:31:49 Webmama_Tina even if they don't eat particularly well?
13:32:05 RandallNeustaedter Just give them a natural foods diet with fruits, proteins, and whatever veges they will eat.
13:32:10 Webmama_Tina i swear mine is going to turn into a box of mac and cheese, that's about all she'll eat
13:32:16 Webmama_Tina LOL
13:32:22 RandallNeustaedter that's all any of them eat
13:32:35 Kameron-N-Madelyn lol  My ds loves all veggies and fruits, but he look tired all the time
13:32:37 RandallNeustaedter But all kids will eat some fruit.
13:32:46 Webmama_Tina smoothies sometimes
13:32:48 my2boys00-03 ?
13:32:49 Kameron-N-Madelyn my ds loves roman noodles too
13:33:03 Webmama_Tina ok kameron's question about something for her tired-looking little boy....
13:33:06 Webmama_Tina then my1
13:33:07 Kameron-N-Madelyn so no vitamins ?
13:33:07 Webmama_Tina woops
13:33:10 Webmama_Tina my2 next LOL
13:33:16 my2boys00-03 lol
13:33:27 RandallNeustaedter And drink fruit juice that you make yourself. Just don't give boxes of fruit juice or any of that pasteurized bottled stuff.
13:33:28 mschiara ?
13:33:41 RandallNeustaedter A and D, and C.
13:33:44 Kameron-N-Madelyn what about juicy juice?
13:33:55 RandallNeustaedter What's juicy juice?
13:34:03 Webmama_Tina ohh, never thought of the fact that they are all pasteurized
13:34:18 Kameron-N-Madelyn his dr says one cup of juice and milk or water
13:34:20 Webmama_Tina juicy juice is probably pasteurized...i'm sure
13:34:22 RandallNeustaedter Fruit juice is just sugar water.
13:35:02 Webmama_Tina so there's more vitamins if its homemade, i would imagine?
13:35:04 mschiara juicyjuice.com
13:35:48 mschiara does emergen-c ruin the enamal as well?
13:36:03 my2boys00-03 ?
13:36:08 Kameron-N-Madelyn my ds has all the energy in the world, looks tired and never naps or goes to sleep on his own.. I have to use the glider lately
13:36:24 Webmama_Tina ok so many questions now, lol ....lets take this one at a time
13:36:27 RandallNeustaedter emergen c is fine
13:36:45 Kameron-N-Madelyn ok, Im done
13:37:10 alvie ?
13:37:13 RandallNeustaedter next
13:37:18 my2boys00-03 is it my turn?
13:37:21 Webmama_Tina juicy juice is pasteurized: http://www.juicyjuice.com/products/faq.aspx#05
13:37:27 Webmama_Tina its kamerons' turn 
13:37:29 Webmama_Tina then my2
13:37:30 Webmama_Tina :)
13:37:53 Webmama_Tina dr, kameron was asking about an herbal supplement for her sleep deprived looking child
13:37:54 Kameron-N-Madelyn Im done.. Just not sure how to make my own juice though.. lol
13:38:02 Webmama_Tina need a juicer :)
13:38:16 Kameron-N-Madelyn lol  ahhhhh I should buy one
13:38:32 Kameron-N-Madelyn and if there is something for my deprived son yes
13:38:38 RandallNeustaedter Kameron-N-Madelyn Get a juicer and have the older kids make their own juice with apples, carrots, celery, whatever they want.
13:39:07 Kameron-N-Madelyn o ok..
13:39:22 Kameron-N-Madelyn thanks
13:39:31 RandallNeustaedter Kameron-N-Madelyn Your son might benefit from a CMS herbal formula like Grow and Thrive that builds up kids immune system and energy.
13:39:45 RandallNeustaedter next
13:39:48 Webmama_Tina ok my2
13:39:50 my2boys00-03 ok my ds is 3yr and has started repeating himself alot like saying ME ME ME ME want this ok i notice he gets like this when he is stressed ,ok my 1st question is how do i know when he is stressed and how do i make him not get stressed,and number 2 is there
13:39:51 Webmama_Tina your turn :)
13:40:11 my2boys00-03 something i can give him to help him not get stressed or help with his repeating
13:40:27 my2boys00-03 like maybe some tea to calm him so he isnt stressed out
13:41:03 RandallNeustaedter This form of repetitive speech is usually completely normal and developmental at 3 or 4.
13:41:13 RandallNeustaedter You don't need to do anything and it will go away.
13:41:24 my2boys00-03 ok so i shoulnt worry
13:41:31 my2boys00-03 tyvm
13:41:39 Webmama_Tina what about the stress issue she mentioned, dr? 
13:41:45 Webmama_Tina to help children not be stressed?
13:41:53 RandallNeustaedter Kids just repeat themselves as they are thinking of the next thing to say or trying to remember where their ideas are going.
13:41:56 my2boys00-03 he gets very stressed and gets so angry he looses control
13:42:06 RandallNeustaedter What kind of stress?
13:42:15 my2boys00-03 is there some sort of tea or vitamin
13:42:34 RandallNeustaedter 3 year olds lose control. They don't have a lot of self-control yet.
13:42:36 my2boys00-03 like he gets mad when he cant say what he wants and then he cries and after the tantrum he says his tummy hurts
13:43:14 my2boys00-03 and i know when i get upset my stomach is in knots and i feel very upset and stressed 
13:43:29 RandallNeustaedter Again Quiet Calm is a great Chinese formula for these expressive kids who get frustrated easily.
13:43:35 my2boys00-03 i dont want him getting a ulcer so would tea help calm his stomach
13:43:51 my2boys00-03 and where do i buy it
13:43:58 RandallNeustaedter Kids are very resilient and changeable. I wouldn't worry about any of that.
13:44:13 RandallNeustaedter These formulas need to be prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
13:44:21 my2boys00-03 oh ok so ask my ped
13:44:21 RandallNeustaedter www.kanherb.com
13:44:38 RandallNeustaedter Or ask your chiropractor or acupuncturist or naturopath.
13:45:08 RandallNeustaedter Or holistic pediatrician. Everyone has one of them down the street don't they?
13:45:15 Webmama_Tina LOL
13:45:18 RandallNeustaedter next
13:45:23 my2boys00-03 honestly dr i havent ever seen one
13:45:27 my2boys00-03 but tyvm
13:45:48 RandallNeustaedter Holistic Pediatricians are at www.hpakids.org. 
13:45:54 my2boys00-03 ty
13:46:00 Webmama_Tina ok, another question? throw out your question marks mamas :)
13:46:13 alvie ?
13:46:16 Webmama_Tina ok alvie
13:46:18 Webmama_Tina go for it
13:46:36 alvie IMy son has had a continuous runny nose for weeks now
13:46:39 Webmama_Tina by the way, 14min left in this chat and i have to be out of here on time today as people will be arriving at my house at that time :)
13:47:00 alvie I think it is due to teething, (he is 2 1/2 and getting back molars
13:47:57 alvie It turned into a cold about 2 weeks ago, I think due to all that mucus running all the time.  Is there anything to get him through the teething?  If that is what it is....
13:48:00 RandallNeustaedter alvie Every mom should have the Chinese formula Windbreaker www.kanherb.com for runny noses and colds. It is a great decongestant as well as antiviral.
13:48:36 RandallNeustaedter Teething does tend to lower resistance. So it's important to do some of the immune enhancing practices we have discussed.
13:48:52 alvie Can I use it for any time he has a runny nose, but not necissarily a cold?
13:49:09 alvie He seems to have clear discharge quite often
13:49:13 RandallNeustaedter Yes it works very well for stuffy noses and goop.
13:49:19 alvie thank you
13:49:46 RandallNeustaedter But not for coughs. For that you need other treatment, like homeopathy or the formula Chest Relief.
13:50:30 RandallNeustaedter If you can get your kids to eat warm things in the winter that helps as well.
13:50:50 RandallNeustaedter Soups and stews and cooked cereals (in they are over 12 mos).
13:50:54 Webmama_Tina how does that help? that sounds interesting :)
13:51:21 RandallNeustaedter Stay warm in the winter, outside and inside the body. Protect kids from the cold.
13:51:37 RandallNeustaedter Avoid iced drinks and ice cream in the winter. 
13:52:02 RandallNeustaedter You want to maintain the body's heat because colds are really an attack of wind-cold.
13:52:21 Webmama_Tina wind-col?
13:52:23 Bonzette16 my son (the one with all the ear infections) also frequently has a clear nasal discharge. if it is not teething, what else can it be related to? He eats very healthily, and  I have a 5 year old girl that never seems to have any troubles with it
13:52:23 Webmama_Tina woops
13:52:26 Webmama_Tina wind-cold?
13:52:50 RandallNeustaedter Playing in the snow is great. Just warm them up afterwards and get those wet clothes off.
13:53:35 RandallNeustaedter Bonzette16 He just makes mucus. Lots of kids do. That's why a decongesting formula is helpful. It relieves dampness in the body.
13:53:35 Webmama_Tina bonzette was next, which was an additional question on the mucus issue :)
13:53:40 Webmama_Tina woops you got it :)
13:53:52 Webmama_Tina could it be allergies?
13:54:11 RandallNeustaedter Webmama_Tina Wind-cold attack is the Chinese understanding of acute respiratory illness.
13:54:16 Webmama_Tina ok
13:54:22 RandallNeustaedter The body fights these with heat (fevers).
13:54:37 Webmama_Tina ah
13:54:39 Webmama_Tina interesting!
13:54:58 RandallNeustaedter Allergies in the winter are usually mold, house dust, or Christmas trees!
13:55:48 RandallNeustaedter In any case, building up the immune system with these supplements will help prevent allergic reactions as well. Fish oil is especially important for kids with allergies.
13:56:01 Webmama_Tina ok since we don't have another question in line, i'll throw one out there....the flu....same topic essentially as colds? same treatment? same building of immune system? or is it a little more?
13:56:40 RandallNeustaedter Yes flu prevention is the same. In my book FLU there are instructions for preventing and for treating the flu. 
13:56:52 Webmama_Tina oh good! i'll have to look that one up too! :)
13:57:25 RandallNeustaedter The best treatments are homeopathy, black elderberry (Sambucol), and Oscillococcinum (available at health food stores).
13:57:31 Webmama_Tina ok and then something just popped into my head....soy...you said months ago that children should never have soy....
13:57:39 Webmama_Tina what about organic soy?
13:57:49 Webmama_Tina the soy milk we use on our cereal is organic...west soy?
13:57:57 RandallNeustaedter In addition to the other treatments - vit C, echinacea, Windbreaker.
13:58:02 RandallNeustaedter No Soy for kids.
13:58:19 alvie Randall, do you think colds and flus are essentially the body trying to release some internal mucus and toxicity?  
13:58:19 RandallNeustaedter No soy except fermented soy (miso, soy sauce).
13:58:22 Webmama_Tina can you explain why? i don't remember if we got into that in details
13:59:02 RandallNeustaedter Soy causes calcium excretion, impairs protein absorption, and depresses thyroid function.
13:59:09 RandallNeustaedter It is not a food for humans.
13:59:21 Webmama_Tina ahh ok that's interesting. never read that anywhere.
13:59:26 RandallNeustaedter No colds and flus are an attack from outside. 
13:59:39 Webmama_Tina why is it pushed so hard by the health food industry then? 
13:59:55 RandallNeustaedter Mothering magazine has an excellent article on soy and kids on their website. Just search for it.
14:00:02 Webmama_Tina ok definitely, thanks!
14:00:05 RandallNeustaedter The soy industry is huge.
14:00:07 Webmama_Tina ok our time is up, mamas!
14:00:15 Webmama_Tina yeah getting up there with dairy, huh?
14:00:18 RandallNeustaedter They spend a lot of time and money on advertising.
14:00:20 Webmama_Tina thank you again for another great chat dr!
14:00:33 Webmama_Tina this time the transcripts will NOT be lost! :)
14:00:46 Webmama_Tina new email client isn't marking them as spam
14:00:49 RandallNeustaedter Thanks everyone. Have great holidays. Don't worry about the sugar. And have loads of fun.
14:00:59 Webmama_Tina thanks dr! :)
14:01:03 RandallNeustaedter Love you all.
14:01:06 Webmama_Tina happy holidays to you too!
14:01:08 alvie thank you!

 

 

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