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12:50:23 |
RandallNeustaedter |
Here is a little bio of me. Glad to be
here with all of you again. I am happy
to answer any questions that I can, and
I am also available for questions
through my website contact at
www.cure-guide.com . We also have
parent forums at
www.hpakids.org . Today we are
focusing on building immune function in
kids and the pesky problem of recurrent
winter colds and illnesses. |
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12:51:39 |
sage |
What can you tell us about
homeoprophylaxis (creating immunity
through homeopathic methods)? Have you
any observations of this approach? |
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12:55:32 |
KimNowosad_AP |
? |
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12:55:47 |
educatingmommy |
? |
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12:56:21 |
RandallNeustaedter |
For my bio, just go to my website at
www.cure-guide.com and click on my name.
Lots of articles there for your perusal
as well. |
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12:57:33 |
jjuulliieett |
? |
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12:58:13 |
RandallNeustaedter |
For the answer to the question about
homeoprophylaxis go to the vaccine guide
section of my website, click on excerpts
from my book, and then alternative
vaccines. You will see that I do not
routinely use these except in epidemic
or exposure situations. |
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13:03:47 |
Webmama_Tina |
dr, why don't you give us an intro and
let me know when you are ready for your
first question? |
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13:04:05 |
Webmama_Tina |
and i'll go back up and gather up the
names of those that have already gotten
their spot in line.... :) |
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13:04:26 |
RandallNeustaedter |
You can all see my intro above. I am
happy to answer all questions I can,
especially today about immunity in kids. |
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13:05:45 |
RandallNeustaedter |
I practice general holistic pediatrics,
acupuncture, homeopathy, nutrition, well
baby care, developmental pediatrics, and
acute care. A lot of my practice
includes kids with allergies, asthma,
eczema, and recurrent illness patterns. |
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13:06:02 |
Webmama_Tina |
upcoming chatters: sage KimNowosad_AP
educatingmommy jjuulliieett |
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13:06:19 |
RandallNeustaedter |
For acute illness I use primarily
Chinese herbs and homeopathic
medications. |
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13:06:28 |
Nemmer |
? |
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13:07:39 |
Webmama_Tina |
upcoming chatters: sage KimNowosad_AP
educatingmommy jjuulliieett Nemmer |
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13:07:43 |
Webmama_Tina |
ok sage, you're up first! |
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13:07:53 |
chantald |
? |
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13:07:55 |
RandallNeustaedter |
For chronic illness patterns I will
usually treat the underlying
constitutional problems with nutrition,
supplements, Chinese herbal formulas in
extract form, and a constitutional
homeopathic remedy. |
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13:09:00 |
Webmama_Tina |
upcoming chatters: sage KimNowosad_AP
educatingmommy jjuulliieett Nemmer
chantald |
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13:09:38 |
Webmama_Tina |
here's what sage's question was.... i'll
repost for her.... [sage] What can you
tell us about homeoprophylaxis (creating
immunity through homeopathic methods)?
Have you any observations of this
approach? |
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13:10:22 |
CFitton |
? |
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13:10:24 |
Webmama_Tina |
and here's teh good dr's bio again: [RandallNeustaedter]
Here is a little bio of me. Glad to be
here with all of you again. I am happy
to answer any questions that I can, and
I am also available for questions
through my website contact at
www.cure-guide.com . We also have
parent forums at
www.hpakids.org . Today we are
focusing on building immune function in
kids and the pesky problem of recurrent
winter colds and illnesses. |
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13:10:38 |
vmonterrey |
I think I'm in the right place now for
the mothering chat? |
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13:10:42 |
Webmama_Tina |
upcoming chatters: sage KimNowosad_AP
educatingmommy jjuulliieett Nemmer
chantald CFitton |
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13:10:43 |
RandallNeustaedter |
The answer about using homeopathic
nosodes is included in an article on my
website under the vaccine guide,
excerpts section www.cure-guide.com |
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13:10:47 |
Webmama_Tina |
yes vmonterrey |
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13:10:51 |
Webmama_Tina |
Welcome to this week's Mothering
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13:11:16 |
vmonterrey |
:D |
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13:11:32 |
jess |
? |
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13:11:38 |
RandallNeustaedter |
I do not use these for long term
prevention, but I will for exposure to
illness, or sometimes in an epidemic
situation, for example whooping cough
going around the school (Pertussinum). |
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13:11:38 |
Webmama_Tina |
upcoming chatters: KimNowosad_AP
educatingmommy jjuulliieett Nemmer
chantald CFitton jess |
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13:12:15 |
RandallNeustaedter |
Classical homeopaths in general are wary
about using multiple remedies or any
remedy without symptom indications in
the child. |
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13:12:45 |
RandallNeustaedter |
It is possible to disorder a child's
case homeopathically speaking by using
too many remedies. |
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13:13:58 |
snugglebug |
? |
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13:14:16 |
Webmama_Tina |
upcoming chatters: KimNowosad_AP
educatingmommy jjuulliieett Nemmer
chantald CFitton jess snugglebug |
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13:14:55 |
najmiller |
Mothering_Mag |
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13:14:55 |
Webmama_Tina |
just let me know, dr, when you are ready
to move on to the next question. :) |
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13:15:02 |
Webmama_Tina |
you're here najmiller |
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13:15:03 |
Webmama_Tina |
:) |
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13:15:06 |
Webmama_Tina |
Welcome to this week's Mothering
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13:15:07 |
RandallNeustaedter |
all qustions welcome |
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13:15:29 |
meemama2005 |
? |
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13:15:37 |
ccasanova |
. |
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13:15:38 |
Webmama_Tina |
upcoming chatters: KimNowosad_AP
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meemama2005 |
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13:15:39 |
vmonterrey |
? |
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13:15:57 |
Webmama_Tina |
KimNowosad, looks like its your turn! |
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13:15:59 |
KimNowosad_AP |
what supplements do you recommend for
boosting the immune system in general
for well children? do you recommend any
supplements for children with asthma
that recurrs in the winter...spleen
deficiency type with phlegm heat? |
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13:16:55 |
Webmama_Tina |
upcoming chatters: educatingmommy
jjuulliieett Nemmer chantald CFitton
jess snugglebug meemama2005 ccasanova
vmonterrey |
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13:16:57 |
RandallNeustaedter |
The most important supplements for this
type of child are those that support
digestive function, Chinese herbs that
strengthen Stomach/spleen energy |
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13:17:36 |
RandallNeustaedter |
A really goo formula is Grow and Thrive
by Chinese Modular Solutions formulated
for children who have middle burner
weakness (most children) |
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13:18:00 |
RandallNeustaedter |
In general I recommend fish oil
supplements (cod liver oil in the
winter). |
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13:18:35 |
RandallNeustaedter |
For kids who are not allergic to cow's
milk, I think organic cow's colostrum is
very effective in preventing illness. |
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13:19:19 |
RandallNeustaedter |
Asthma is a special situation that
requires a lot of attention. If you go
to my website or the HPA site and search
on asthma you will find an article I
wrote about this. |
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13:19:23 |
RandallNeustaedter |
Next question. |
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13:19:30 |
educatingmommy |
we have been dealing with whooping cough
(we haven't vaxed) for the past 2 months
and it doesn't seem to be going away
although it isn't getting any worse. any
ideas? what about homeopathic vaccines
as prevention? |
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13:19:42 |
Webmama_Tina |
upcoming chatters: educatingmommy
jjuulliieett Nemmer chantald CFitton
jess snugglebug meemama2005
ccasanova vmonterrey |
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13:20:03 |
Webmama_Tina |
educatingmommy you're up! :) |
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13:20:09 |
educatingmommy |
also how can i make sure their systems
are strengthened rather than weakened
through this experience? |
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13:20:28 |
Webmama_Tina |
upcoming chatters: jjuulliieett Nemmer
chantald CFitton jess snugglebug
meemama2005 ccasanova vmonterrey |
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13:20:57 |
RandallNeustaedter |
Whooping cough requires constant care
with the correct (and often changing)
homeopathic meds. Herbal cough support
is very helpful too (Chest Relief and
Pipe Cleaner by CMS, available with Rx). |
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13:21:40 |
RandallNeustaedter |
I do use Pertussin in the first stage
and for siblings until symptoms are
clear enough to find the correct remedy. |
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13:22:21 |
educatingmommy |
without a homeopathic doctor, what might
i use at this late stage? |
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13:22:22 |
RandallNeustaedter |
Use vit c, colostrum and A/D to keep
them strong. |
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13:22:38 |
RandallNeustaedter |
next question |
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13:22:43 |
jjuulliieett |
my question is about collodial silver --
are metals in this dosage a concern?
Should you use daily or illness
dosages? How much for each? What has
your experience been with this
remedy/method? Does CS confer any type
of immunity? |
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13:23:13 |
RandallNeustaedter |
I don't use CS in my practice. I have
not found it very effective. |
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13:23:21 |
RandallNeustaedter |
next |
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13:23:34 |
Webmama_Tina |
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CFitton jess snugglebug meemama2005
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13:23:43 |
sage |
? |
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13:24:03 |
jjuulliieett |
? |
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13:24:34 |
Nemmer |
Ok, you already addressed this so I'm
sorry for the repeat, but if you have
anything to add, that would be great.
My 3.5 year old recently started showing
signs of asthma, and I'm wondering what
I can do to reduce his flare-ups. They
happen mostly with |
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13:24:42 |
Nemmer |
viral illnesses and laughing/exercise? |
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13:25:59 |
RandallNeustaedter |
Asthma requires homeopathic treatment.
Acupuncture can be very helpful. I am
able to withdraw kids from steroids and
bronchodilators, replacing them with
Chinese herbal formulas (Grow and
Thrive, Deep Breath, and Open Air). |
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13:26:18 |
Webmama_Tina |
upcoming chatters: chantald CFitton
jess snugglebug meemama2005
ccasanova vmonterrey sage
jjuulliieett |
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13:26:47 |
Nemmer |
I had one doctor suggest fish oil, and I
noticed you suggest that as well? |
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13:26:51 |
RandallNeustaedter |
Parents are able to manage these
flare-ups without albuterol usually. I
find steroids detrimental in general,
and kids usually get worse on them. |
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13:27:11 |
Nemmer |
that's exactly what I'm afraid of with
steroids, yes. |
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13:27:26 |
RandallNeustaedter |
Fish oil is an excellent choice because
it protects the mucus membranes from
inflammatory responses like allergies. |
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13:27:31 |
RandallNeustaedter |
next |
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13:27:36 |
chantald |
My 16 m old is always sick. Her older
brother is in school full time. We have
had one thing after another, mostly
upper resp inf and constant ear
infections. What can I do to get and
keep her healthy. She nurses 2 times a
day. What about astragalus or |
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13:27:36 |
Nemmer |
thank you so much :) |
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13:27:45 |
chantald |
echinace blends. She takes a daily efa
and probiotic |
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13:27:48 |
llrobinson |
? |
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13:28:09 |
Webmama_Tina |
upcoming chatters: CFitton jess
snugglebug meemama2005 ccasanova
vmonterrey sage jjuulliieett
llrobinson |
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13:28:41 |
RandallNeustaedter |
These are all good. Make sure she is
taking large enough doses of these to be
therapeutic, and many probiotics are not
effective because they are dead. You may
want to add colostrum. |
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13:28:59 |
chantald |
thank you |
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13:29:13 |
CFitton |
How do you determine the underlying
constitutional problem? My daughter,
who is 2 1/2 has excema, coughs at night
and is sick one week and seemingly
better the next - then sick again
(during the winter) - i am not sure what
to do first. |
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13:29:15 |
RandallNeustaedter |
I find the correct homeopathic
constitutional remedy invaluable to kick
in an immune response that is really
long lasting. |
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13:29:40 |
Webmama_Tina |
upcoming chatters: jess snugglebug
meemama2005 ccasanova vmonterrey
sage jjuulliieett llrobinson |
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13:29:56 |
RandallNeustaedter |
You need to consult a qualified
homeopath to find the right remedy. This
really is rocket science. |
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13:30:00 |
RandallNeustaedter |
next |
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13:30:18 |
jess |
I'm asking for a friend (L.Ac. who
hasn't practiced for several years dt
motherhood): She's been giving Xiao Chai
Hu Tang to her 7y.o. for a cough (she
believes is left over from whooping
cough at 1y.o.) - now he has a dry
hacking cough only sometimes. |
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13:30:34 |
Webmama_Tina |
upcoming chatters: snugglebug
meemama2005 ccasanova vmonterrey
sage jjuulliieett llrobinson |
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13:30:37 |
danikatz |
cfitton--> i can relate!! |
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13:30:39 |
jess |
She wants to know what to look for to
know that the pathogen is coming out. |
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13:31:21 |
RandallNeustaedter |
You can institute a preventive strategy
at home with nutrition, but real
constitutional care requires a trained
holistic practitioner. |
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13:31:59 |
jess |
Okay, I'll let her know. I was also
wondering what the best way to give easy
going to my 10mo. old is? |
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13:32:50 |
educatingmommy |
? |
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13:33:03 |
Webmama_Tina |
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13:33:23 |
snugglebug |
What does elderberry guard against? Is
it only good for flu or does it have
multiple uses? Also are you familiar
with Cedar Bear Naturals? My dd has
serious stomach issues since birth. She
is bf, but only poops once a day
sometimes once every other day |
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13:33:55 |
RandallNeustaedter |
This TCM question is pretty technical.
Why don't you have her email me. Xiao
Chai Hu Tang is particularly of dredging
Liver heat which may not be appropriate
here. There are excellent astragalus and
phlegm/cough type formulas for this
condition. |
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13:34:04 |
snugglebug |
what can i do to help her become more
regular. She is taking digestive build
and has had a past dx of candida as well
as parasites... |
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13:34:27 |
jess |
Okay, thank you. I'll let her know. :) |
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13:34:52 |
Webmama_Tina |
upcoming chatters: meemama2005
ccasanova vmonterrey sage
jjuulliieett llrobinson educatingmommy |
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13:35:04 |
meemama2005 |
My 7 month old son has what appears to
be chronic nasal stuffiness that is most
apparent when he nurses. Most of the
time his nose does not run. We nurse
and co-sleep. He is in daycare (soon to
end though). My guess is that he has
some allergic |
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13:35:18 |
RandallNeustaedter |
Black elderberry (Sambucol) is
specifically for treatment of viruses
(cold and flu). |
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13:35:22 |
RandallNeustaedter |
Hang on guys. |
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13:35:29 |
meemama2005 |
reaction. ok |
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13:35:32 |
Webmama_Tina |
sorry, don't go yet. :) |
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13:35:36 |
Webmama_Tina |
just showing the lineup |
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13:35:38 |
Webmama_Tina |
:) |
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13:35:41 |
meemama2005 |
ok |
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13:35:48 |
snugglebug |
sorry |
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13:35:48 |
Webmama_Tina |
wait til he says next ...Thankyou! :) |
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13:35:56 |
Webmama_Tina |
its' ok, snugglebug you were up |
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13:36:22 |
Webmama_Tina |
i just post the lineup so you know who's
next...but wait til he says next before
you go...THANKYOU! :) |
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13:36:32 |
RandallNeustaedter |
I don't know cedar bear naturals, but I
don't think multiple kids vitamins are
very useful because of their low dosage. |
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13:37:01 |
snugglebug |
they are made by stephen horne |
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13:38:43 |
RandallNeustaedter |
Constipation has a lot of different
causes in kids, from holding, to dietary
issues. It really needs to be
individually evaluated and treated with
fiber (fruit), possibly specific herbs
that tonify GI function, and getting
kids on a regular potty schedule if
possible. |
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13:38:45 |
RandallNeustaedter |
next |
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13:39:13 |
meemama2005 |
My 7 month old son has what appears to
be chronic nasal stuffiness that is most
apparent when he nurses. Most of the
time his nose does not run. We nurse
and co-sleep. He is in daycare (soon to
end though). Is this a sign of
allergies? I'm wondering |
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13:39:34 |
meemama2005 |
about the impact of vaccinations - we've
done some. |
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13:39:54 |
KimNowosad_AP |
? |
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13:39:55 |
RandallNeustaedter |
Inhaled allergens are usually not the
issue at this age. Is he eating solids? |
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13:40:03 |
meemama2005 |
not yet |
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13:40:15 |
meemama2005 |
this has been going on since his birth
at home. |
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13:40:19 |
Webmama_Tina |
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llrobinson educatingmommy
KimNowosad_AP |
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13:40:29 |
RandallNeustaedter |
It could be dairy in your diet. Have you
tried eliminating dairy products? |
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13:40:36 |
snugglebug |
? |
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13:41:07 |
meemama2005 |
My dairy consists of half and half in
coffee; otherwise none. I will try
though. I've eliminated chocolate
(about 3 wks ago) |
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13:41:55 |
llrobinson |
? |
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13:42:07 |
meemama2005 |
thanks. |
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13:42:13 |
RandallNeustaedter |
Some nursing babies just have more
trouble clearing their nose to nurse, so
it could clear up on its own. Again,
Chinese herbs can be very useful for
clearing up these congenital things. |
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13:42:15 |
RandallNeustaedter |
next |
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13:42:19 |
ccasanova |
can reading the articles/books on your
site, and the hpa site be enough to keep
my kids healthy, especially in winter if
they are already generally healthy? By
generally healthy I mean no reoccuring
conditions. Or should I start with a
wellness visit to |
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13:42:20 |
Webmama_Tina |
upcoming chatters: ccasanova vmonterrey
sage jjuulliieett llrobinson
educatingmommy KimNowosad_AP snugglebug |
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13:43:09 |
ccasanova |
a holistic ped to see how they are
really doing? And how many times a year
is suggested as long as there are no
recurring illnesses? |
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13:43:21 |
RandallNeustaedter |
Please everyone read my book Child
Health Guide. I wrote it to give you the
info you need to keep your kids healthy
and their immune systems strong. |
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13:44:03 |
RandallNeustaedter |
If you have a good holistic pediatrician
to see, by all means do it. This will
give you specific info about your
individual child to supplement the
material in my book. |
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13:44:04 |
RandallNeustaedter |
next |
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13:44:12 |
Webmama_Tina |
upcoming chatters: vmonterrey sage
jjuulliieett llrobinson educatingmommy
KimNowosad_AP snugglebug llrobinson |
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13:44:26 |
xinma |
? |
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13:44:45 |
vmonterrey |
I am a HB Midwife. I encounter clients
that are concerned about their newborns
up to one month with runny noses
especially the forst two |
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13:44:55 |
vmonterrey |
sorry is it my turn? |
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13:45:10 |
Gemini |
yes, I think so |
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13:45:11 |
Webmama_Tina |
yes Gemini |
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13:45:13 |
Webmama_Tina |
woops |
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13:45:18 |
Gemini |
oh soory |
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13:45:21 |
Webmama_Tina |
sorry i went to click on vmonterrey |
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13:45:25 |
RandallNeustaedter |
I do yearly check-ups for children over
2 who are healthy and more frequent
visits for sick kids. |
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13:45:26 |
vmonterrey |
ok |
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13:45:38 |
Webmama_Tina |
and the thing moved just when i clicked,
lol |
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13:45:39 |
vmonterrey |
the first two weeks. What is your advise |
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13:45:46 |
Webmama_Tina |
vmonterrey yes you're up mama |
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13:46:06 |
vmonterrey |
Did you get the question? |
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13:46:13 |
Webmama_Tina |
upcoming chatters: sage jjuulliieett
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snugglebug llrobinson xinma |
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13:46:23 |
Webmama_Tina |
14min left mamas |
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13:46:29 |
RandallNeustaedter |
Newborns don't clear their noses well.
That's why there is saline solution for
them. I find that the suction devices
don't work very well because the mucus
is too far back. |
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13:46:42 |
Webmama_Tina |
At this time, the queue is full.
Questions already in line will be asked,
but we cannot take anymore today. Sorry
for the inconvenience. |
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13:46:46 |
RandallNeustaedter |
Again this is often just normal. |
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13:46:53 |
vmonterrey |
also I had two boys with Wooping C and |
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13:46:55 |
Webmama_Tina |
if we finish everyone with time to
spare, i'll reopen |
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13:47:11 |
vmonterrey |
after one month tryong all the remedies |
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13:47:26 |
vmonterrey |
I found that the trick in the final
stage was |
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13:47:46 |
vmonterrey |
ANti spasmotic tinture as writen in back
to eaded. |
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13:48:00 |
vmonterrey |
What experience have you had with that? |
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13:48:12 |
RandallNeustaedter |
Whooping cough is longer than a one
month illness and needs constant care
for the changing picture. |
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13:48:13 |
vmonterrey |
I'm done. |
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13:48:24 |
RandallNeustaedter |
I don't know this tincture. |
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13:48:26 |
RandallNeustaedter |
next |
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13:48:35 |
Webmama_Tina |
upcoming chatters: sage jjuulliieett
llrobinson educatingmommy KimNowosad_AP
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13:49:45 |
RandallNeustaedter |
next question |
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13:49:50 |
Webmama_Tina |
sage, you're up mama |
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13:50:09 |
Webmama_Tina |
upcoming chatters: sage jjuulliieett
llrobinson educatingmommy KimNowosad_AP
snugglebug xinma llrobinson |
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13:50:16 |
sage |
what is a good rule of thumb to assess a
normal rate of colds and flu each
winteR? |
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13:50:39 |
RandallNeustaedter |
It is interesting however that one of
the main remedies for whooping cough is
Cuprum that is known for its tx of
convulsions. |
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13:50:59 |
Webmama_Tina |
upcoming chatters: jjuulliieett
llrobinson educatingmommy KimNowosad_AP
snugglebug xinma llrobinson |
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13:51:21 |
RandallNeustaedter |
It depends on the child's age and
environment. I expect 6-12 month olds
with sibs to get colds. |
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13:51:48 |
RandallNeustaedter |
Older children may get 2 or 3, but not
ear infections or lingering coughs and
sinus infections. |
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13:51:50 |
RandallNeustaedter |
next |
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13:51:52 |
jjuulliieett |
My step daughter is not fed whole foods
at her other home (2d/wk) and illness
always hits her first in our family.
What can we do for her to support this
lack of nutritional balance between the
two homes. We are vegetarian/vegan, her
other home is not. |
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13:52:00 |
Webmama_Tina |
upcoming chatters: llrobinson
educatingmommy KimNowosad_AP snugglebug
xinma llrobinson |
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13:52:17 |
sage |
ok, thanks and thanks for the other
answer earlier. Also, sorry to the group
for jumping ahead-I'm new... |
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13:53:09 |
Webmama_Tina |
no worries sage. :) |
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13:53:29 |
RandallNeustaedter |
I am concerned about the lack of fat in
a vegan diet and the detrimental effect
on the immune system. Make sure she gets
saturated fats in the form of coconut
oil and DHA (from algae, Neuromins). |
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13:54:30 |
RandallNeustaedter |
Many immune support supplements come
from animal products, but astragalus and
other herbal formulas will work as well. |
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13:54:31 |
RandallNeustaedter |
next |
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13:54:41 |
jjuulliieett |
thank you very much |
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13:54:41 |
llrobinson |
are there any very common" signs that a
breastfeeding baby has a dairy allergy?
I don't dare give my 8-mo-old cow's
colostrum til I know about dairy. (she's
very fussy and often sick, no vaccines,
but was hospitalized with a UTI at 5
weeks!)" |
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13:54:51 |
llrobinson |
is colostrum good for everyone, barring
allergy to dairy? |
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13:55:54 |
Webmama_Tina |
upcoming chatters: educatingmommy
KimNowosad_AP snugglebug xinma
llrobinson |
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13:56:02 |
educatingmommy |
is it inadviseable to attempt
homeopathic remedies without a
homeopathic doc's guidance (there are
none in my area)? also is there any
instance in which you would reccommend
getting a traditional vaccine to prevent
illness? |
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13:56:04 |
RandallNeustaedter |
Colostrum is generally good for
everyone. If you are concerned about
dairy just use other measures. Colostrum
is not necessay. You can also get a
plain lactoferrin supplement that has
some of the benefits of colostrum. |
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13:56:51 |
RandallNeustaedter |
In my book Child Health Guide I give
instructions for using homeopathic
remedies for acute illness, and there
are other books I reference as well. |
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13:57:05 |
RandallNeustaedter |
I have 5 kids. None of them have had any
vaccines!! |
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13:57:11 |
RandallNeustaedter |
next |
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13:57:24 |
Webmama_Tina |
upcoming chatters: KimNowosad_AP
snugglebug xinma llrobinson |
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13:58:12 |
RandallNeustaedter |
I personally do not recommend vaccines.
I do give parents information to make a
real informed choice for themselves.
That's why I wrote my book The Vaccine
Guide. |
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13:58:31 |
educatingmommy |
thank you. i'm reading that now |
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13:58:47 |
RandallNeustaedter |
next |
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13:59:15 |
KimNowosad_AP |
any recommendations for chronic eczema
in the knee and elbow creases? this 20
month old baby does not eat dairy
because of an allergy. the eczema is
red, dry and itchy. |
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13:59:15 |
RandallNeustaedter |
Tina I can go another 15 minutes if you
like. |
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13:59:35 |
Webmama_Tina |
woops, i think we skipped over
llrobinson's question |
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13:59:44 |
KimNowosad_AP |
oops, sorry |
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13:59:57 |
Webmama_Tina |
not a problem we can fix it :) |
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14:00:08 |
RandallNeustaedter |
Eczema requires herbal treatment in my
experience. It can be difficult to
treat, and the more steroids used
topically the harder it is to manage
naturally. |
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14:00:33 |
Webmama_Tina |
things are just moving so fast i saw her
question asked and i just noticed it
wasn't answered...i'll let the doctor
finish up what he's workign on right now
and i'll repost for you llrobinson :) |
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14:00:59 |
llrobinson |
he answered my Q about colostrum! |
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14:01:01 |
RandallNeustaedter |
By herbs I mean Chinese herbal
treatment, but homeopathy at a
constitutional level for eczema can be
useful. |
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14:01:04 |
Webmama_Tina |
oh and 15min more is great dr :) |
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14:01:15 |
Webmama_Tina |
that should hopefully cover it all :) |
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14:01:25 |
llrobinson |
sorry I meant to PM you with that! |
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14:01:29 |
RandallNeustaedter |
Please give fish oil to all kids with
skin conditions and allergies. |
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14:01:39 |
Webmama_Tina |
oh ok, i'm just not reading fast
enough...lol |
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14:01:42 |
Webmama_Tina |
ignore me |
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14:01:45 |
Webmama_Tina |
:) |
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14:02:13 |
RandallNeustaedter |
Instructions for fish oil dosage are
contained in my book and my website.
However some children need more. |
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14:02:14 |
angela |
? |
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14:02:18 |
Webmama_Tina |
got distracted with an annoying phone
call...sorry about that mamas! back to
our regularly scheduled program, lol |
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14:02:33 |
meemama2005 |
? |
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14:02:50 |
Webmama_Tina |
hold on mamas....we're going to see if
we can finish up the questions in queue
currently first... |
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14:02:56 |
RandallNeustaedter |
For example a 4 or 5 year old may need
up to 1 Tblspn of cod liver oil/day even
though 1 tspn usually works well. |
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14:02:57 |
RandallNeustaedter |
next |
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14:03:03 |
Webmama_Tina |
and see if there's time to open up the
queue again...here's what i still have
in queue.... |
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14:03:14 |
Webmama_Tina |
upcoming chatters: snugglebug xinma
llrobinson |
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14:04:46 |
RandallNeustaedter |
next question |
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14:05:17 |
Webmama_Tina |
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llrobinson |
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14:05:31 |
Webmama_Tina |
snugglebug, i think you're up now, if
i'm back on track again |
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14:05:58 |
RandallNeustaedter |
Fish oil: please use a molecularly
distilled form of concentrated oil. Or
use cod liver oil from a source that
thoroughly tests its product for
contaminants. |
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14:06:32 |
shuttlegram |
How can one give cod liver oil to a
child that is more palatable? |
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14:06:50 |
RandallNeustaedter |
It is possible to use DHA from algae
sources Neuromins, just be sure to give
enough. |
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14:07:23 |
RandallNeustaedter |
I find the best tasting is Carlson's
lemon flavored cod liver oil. |
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14:07:25 |
RandallNeustaedter |
next |
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14:07:47 |
Webmama_Tina |
oh woops, snugglebug is gone |
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14:07:50 |
Webmama_Tina |
upcoming chatters: xinma llrobinson |
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14:07:54 |
Webmama_Tina |
xinma, you're up |
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14:08:38 |
Webmama_Tina |
upcoming chatters: xinma llrobinson |
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14:08:46 |
Webmama_Tina |
you there xinman? |
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14:08:48 |
RandallNeustaedter |
You can mix cod liver oil in a blender
with other things to disguise the taste
and give powdered supplements this way
as well. Just be sure to scrape the
sides of the blender for the oil and of
course try to get them to drink the
whole thing. |
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14:08:52 |
Webmama_Tina |
sorry, xinma |
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14:09:27 |
Webmama_Tina |
perhaps her kiddos have her away from
the 'puter...lets move on to llrobinson
and we'll see if xinma comes back.... |
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14:09:31 |
llrobinson |
I have ultra oils" - they do not contain
fish oils but are supposed to have all
the fatty acids, from plant seeds - is
this OK instead?" |
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14:10:10 |
RandallNeustaedter |
I will poke a whole in the fish oil
capsules and squirt them into things as
well. You can even put it into maple
syrup on a spoon. |
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14:11:00 |
RandallNeustaedter |
Plants generally contain a lot of
omega-6 or 9, and a small amt of omega
3, but not usually enough to be
sufficient. |
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14:11:42 |
RandallNeustaedter |
A 2-5 year old needs 120-250 mg DHA. You
will not get this in a plant-based
formula. |
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14:11:43 |
RandallNeustaedter |
next |
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14:11:49 |
Webmama_Tina |
xinma, you back yet? |
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14:12:13 |
Webmama_Tina |
ok well lets let angela ask her question |
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14:13:13 |
angela |
I was wondering if you think that vac
might be necessary if traveling with
your 9 mo old to 3rd world countries
like India? |
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14:13:45 |
RandallNeustaedter |
Go to my website and search on travel.
You will find instructions for making
this decision. |
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14:13:53 |
angela |
ok thank you |
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14:14:06 |
sage |
? |
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14:14:09 |
Webmama_Tina |
ok i think we are out of time... |
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14:14:22 |
Webmama_Tina |
can you post your site again dr? |
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14:14:32 |
RandallNeustaedter |
In general, the issues about traveling
are not different than the issues here
except for polio and yellow fever. |
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14:14:37 |
shuttlegram |
Also 4 and 6 year olds to Uganda,
Africa. |
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14:14:55 |
Webmama_Tina |
ok mamas, we could go on all day with
questions for teh dr, i'm sure. :) |
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14:14:57 |
RandallNeustaedter |
Here are my sites:
www.cure-guide.com and
www.hpakids.org |
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14:14:59 |
Webmama_Tina |
but he's back here monthly now! |
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14:15:04 |
Webmama_Tina |
so you can come back again! |
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14:15:05 |
Webmama_Tina |
:) |
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14:15:13 |
Webmama_Tina |
make sure you are on the mommy chats
egroup to get the notices |
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14:15:17 |
Webmama_Tina |
Please join the Mommy Chats egroup at
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mommychats
to receive notices about upcoming chats
and changes to Mommy Chats. |
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14:15:18 |
shuttlegram |
Thank you so much. |
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14:15:25 |
Webmama_Tina |
and THANK YOU so much dr! |
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14:15:32 |
Webmama_Tina |
another great and informative chat! |
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14:15:42 |
Webmama_Tina |
transcripts will be up as soon as i can
get to them... |
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14:15:47 |
RandallNeustaedter |
It's always a pleasure to talk to really
informed mothers like you guys. |
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14:16:06 |
Webmama_Tina |
i try to get them up by the following
sunday...but with an infant that hates
me being on the computer, its getting
harder to hit that deadline, so bear
with me |
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14:16:12 |
RandallNeustaedter |
And keep up the great work with your
kids. |
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14:16:20 |
Webmama_Tina |
i do post when transcripts are up though
and mothering transcripts are priority
over the rest of my transcripts |
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14:16:26 |
Webmama_Tina |
thank dr! |
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14:16:28 |
Webmama_Tina |
woops |
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14:16:30 |
Webmama_Tina |
thank YOU dr |
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14:16:31 |
Webmama_Tina |
lol |
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14:16:34 |
Webmama_Tina |
can't type either, lol |
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14:16:43 |
Webmama_Tina |
starting out to be one of those days,
lol! |
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14:16:48 |
Webmama_Tina |
*meant-to-do* |
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14:16:51 |
Webmama_Tina |
hehe |
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14:17:08 |
Webmama_Tina |
ok mamas, again, make sure you're on the
egroup and also check out the calendar
of other mommy chats chats... |
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14:17:16 |
Webmama_Tina |
scroll down to the bottom of this page
and you'll see that calendar |
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14:17:21 |
RandallNeustaedter |
Don't worry, don't be afraid of
diseases, and don't feel guilty about
your kids eating birthday cake. |
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14:17:24 |
Webmama_Tina |
its also on the mommychats homepage |
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14:17:34 |
Webmama_Tina |
good advice dr! :) |
