From birth: osteopathy
The principle of osteopathy : boost the immune system
To allow the child to fight against the small ailments of winter, the work of the osteopath consists, after a careful diagnosis of exclusion, in draining the liver, spleen, kidneys and other organs specialized in elimination of toxins (called emunctories). Then to stimulate the thymus, (a small anti-infection gland, located in front of the trachea in children, which atrophies in adolescence), the adrenal glands and the vegetative plexus (autonomic nervous system that stimulates the defense organs) . The osteopath then stimulates the defensive zones by very gentle mobilizations of the skull and peri-osseous structures called “fascia”, by light massages and strokes.
Osteo works for:
- Relieve recurrent rhinitis
André Soussan, osteopath, emphasizes the body’s defense work. It is by improving it that the child will be able to get through these winter ailments. It is first at the level of the skull that it is played out. The osteopath works on the mobility of different bone structures. With these gentle cranial manipulations, it associates a drainage of the emunctory organs making it possible to expel toxins.
- Fight serous ear infections
After looking at the eardrums with the otoscope and feeling the lymph nodes, he will stimulate the areas of defense. Then it mobilizes the skull to drain the Eustachian tube and lift the areas of tension around the ear. Drainage is effected by gentle pressure. 1 or 2 sessions may be sufficient.
- Alleviate stomach aches from gastro
It will restore mobility to the intestines by repositioning the tissues of the abdomen. It acts on the emunctories and the vegetative system.
From 3 months: homeopathy
The principle of homeopathy: treating evil with evil
Homeopathy consists of giving in archidiluted doses a substance that produces certain symptoms in a healthy person, similar to those experienced by a sick person. This is called the “principle of similars”.
Homeo works for:
- Decrease flu-like symptoms
Prevention : Dr Popowski advises giving the child 1 dose of Influenzinum 15 CH and the next day 1 dose of Thymulin 9 CH. To be taken once a week, in winter.
From the first signs: Yersin serum dose 9 CH and if it is accompanied by a little fever, Aconitum dose 15 CH. In toddlers, the dose tube is dissolved in a little water.
- Put an end to the runny nose
Prevention : 1/2 dose of Oscillococcinum before 2 years, and 1 dose after 2 years.
To treat a clear discharge: Allium cepa 7 CH and Sabadilla Officinarum 7 CH, alternating every hour or every 2 hours. To space out when things are better and to stop when the nose is no longer running.
If the flow is yellow / green: Hydrastis 7 CH and Nux vomica 7 CH alternately every 2 hours.
When the discharge is clear during the day, but the nose is blocked at night:Nux vomica 7 CH four times a day. We space out when things are better and we stop when things are going well.
- Stop the cough
If baby has a fatty cough with a runny nose: Corallium Rubrum 7CH, 3 granules are given every 2 hours.
To space out when things are going better, and we stop completely when things are going well.
If your baby has a dry cough: Drosera 9 CH, 3 granules every 2 hours. We space out when things are better and we stop when things are going well. Or 5 granules at bedtime (or a dose of globules), if the cough is nocturnal.
- Relieve symptoms of gastro
In case of stomach aches, vomiting and / or diarrhea: Podophyllum 9 CH one dose of globules and China 9 CH, 1 dose of globules 1 hour apart.
Homeopathic substances
They are made from strains from the animal kingdom (venom, bee), plant (plants) or mineral or chemical (phosphorus, calcium chloride, arsenic).
Not before 3 years old: aromatherapy
The principle of aromatherapy: the power of plant active ingredients
Aromatherapy uses the power of essential oils (ET) to alleviate the ailments of winter. True concentrates of active ingredients from the distillation of an aromatic plant, essential oils are used respecting the instructions for use, age and any contraindications. We do not take them lightly!
Aromatherapy works for:
- Avoid a runny nose
Between 3 and 6 years old: 1 to 3 drops of EO of Ho wood, diluted in 1 tsp. with coffee of vegetable oil (HV): olive, macadamia… We apply a few drops of the mixture on the chest, the soles of the feet and the belly of the child.
After 6 years: a few drops of a mixture of 3 to 6 drops of HE of linalool thyme, diluted in 1 tbsp, are massaged on the neck and wrists. to c. of HV.
- Relieve an ear infection
From 3 years old: we mix 2 drops of EO of tea tree with 1 drop of EO of eucalyptus radiated in 1/2 tsp. to c. vegetable oil (HV). Gently massage around the ear, behind the pinna 3 or 4 times a day for 3 to 5 days.
- Boost your immunity
From 3 years old: 1 C. to c. linalool thyme hydrosol (or floral water) in a glass of water. To drink morning and evening for 3 days.
Aromatherapy is great for treating ailments!
“We consult when there is no improvement or in the presence of high fever, significant pain, deterioration of the general condition …”, insists Ms. Jaffrelo, aromatherapist.
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