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13:04:31 |
Webmama_Tina |
ok today we are, as always, happy to
have dr randall neustaedter! |
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13:04:39 |
Webmama_Tina |
here's the spiel on the chat today.... |
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13:04:43 |
Webmama_Tina |
Are they getting enough nutrients? Do
they need more calcium? Colic, reflux,
constipation, and stomach aches are
common problems in kids related to
digestive function. Let's talk about
your kids and their diets. What do they
need and how can you be more successful
in meeting those needs? |
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13:04:54 |
Webmama_Tina |
and the blurb on the good dr.... |
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13:04:57 |
Webmama_Tina |
Dr. Neustaedter has practiced holistic
medicine for more than 30 years in the
San Francisco Bay area, specializing in
child health care. He is a licensed
acupuncturist, a Doctor of Oriental
Medicine, education director of the
Holistic Pediatric Association, the
author of Child Health Guide and The
Vaccine Guide, as well as being the
father of five children. Visit his
website,
www.cure-guide.com to register
for a free newsletter with pediatric
updates. |
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13:05:25 |
Webmama_Tina |
and i can personally vouch for the
vaccine guide...i have it and have read
most of it and it is VERY helpful and
interesting! |
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13:05:36 |
Webmama_Tina |
ok dr, did you want to add anything? |
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13:06:06 |
RandallNeustaedter |
No that's great. |
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13:06:14 |
Webmama_Tina |
mamas, you can start posting single
question marks to start the queue |
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13:06:17 |
dancerimma |
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13:06:22 |
Gwendolyn |
? |
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13:06:22 |
Webmama_Tina |
ok dancer, you're first! |
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13:06:24 |
Webmama_Tina |
go for it |
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13:06:27 |
skrhythm |
? |
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13:06:43 |
dancerimma |
Hi, Thanks. I jus wanted some tips for
avoiding flu this season.. |
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13:07:08 |
dancerimma |
My dh works in a nursing home, and has
to work the flu quarantine floor |
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13:07:12 |
Webmama_Tina |
current chatter: dancerimma ....upcoming
chatters: Gwendolyn, skrhythm |
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13:07:48 |
dancerimma |
ds is only 20 mos, and I am 3 mos pg,
and we don't get the shot. Any ideas? |
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13:07:53 |
Webmama_Tina |
agh, as always i forgot to turn off the
entrance/exits...sorry dr |
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13:07:55 |
Webmama_Tina |
i'll do that right now |
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13:08:02 |
RandallNeustaedter |
A bit off topic, so I would check out
the previous transcripts of chats which
dealt with this topic in excruciating
detail. Also my bood FLU: Alternative
Treatments and Prevention. |
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13:08:48 |
Webmama_Tina |
ok anyone that wants to make the
entrances and exits go away, click
refresh and log back in |
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13:09:13 |
Webmama_Tina |
dancer, past transcripts: |
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13:09:29 |
Webmama_Tina |
http://mommychats.com/mothering/index.htm
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13:09:32 |
RandallNeustaedter |
I would not be afraid of viruses. It's
only the flu anyway. I would give him
colostrum, vit AandD, and a fish oil
supplement at least. |
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13:09:40 |
Webmama_Tina |
and i'll see if i can find the link to
one that specifically has flu info |
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13:10:10 |
dancerimma |
Thanks - I'll check the transcripts, and
try those! |
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13:10:46 |
Gwendolyn |
My 17month is lactose intolerant.
Discovered after 5 weeks of a loose acid
poo and a terrible rash. We hae since
changed to lactose free milk, but are so
limited for him. Do I need a probiotic
for him , if so, which type? What other
dairy can I give him? |
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13:11:19 |
RandallNeustaedter |
Why are you giving her milk? |
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13:11:58 |
Webmama_Tina |
current chatter:Gwendolyn....upcoming
chatters: skrhythm |
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13:12:04 |
Gwendolyn |
Because the ped reccommends it and he
loves it--its a he--I thought after 18
months it was okay |
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13:12:20 |
Gwendolyn |
For nutrition, I guess? |
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13:12:27 |
RandallNeustaedter |
Gwendolyn I don't recommend milk for
babies until they are at least 24
months. So just stop it. |
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13:12:44 |
RandallNeustaedter |
Babies do not need milk from cows. They
are humans. |
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13:12:59 |
Gwendolyn |
What about his excessive thirst for it?
and yogurt? |
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13:13:24 |
Gwendolyn |
What else should I give him? |
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13:13:32 |
bennersmom |
? |
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13:13:41 |
RandallNeustaedter |
Babies at this age need veges, fruits,
grains, eggs, beans, and other animal
proteins. Not dairy products, especially
if they are sensitive to it. |
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13:13:49 |
mum2Sarah |
? |
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13:13:49 |
Webmama_Tina |
current chatter:Gwendolyn....upcoming
chatters: skrhythm, bennersmom |
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13:13:50 |
RandallNeustaedter |
He should drink water. |
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13:14:13 |
RandallNeustaedter |
And sure a mixed probiotic would
probably be helpful to resettle the
digestive function. |
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13:14:21 |
Gwendolyn |
I was worried he would miss out on
nutrients---what about rice or almond
milk? |
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13:14:51 |
Gwendolyn |
Can you suggest a probiotic? |
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13:14:54 |
RandallNeustaedter |
Rice milk is mostly just carbohydrate.
Not very nutritionally useful. |
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13:15:04 |
RandallNeustaedter |
I use Metagenics. |
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13:15:07 |
RandallNeustaedter |
next |
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13:15:10 |
skrhythm |
i've heard that probiotics are working
well to take care of colicy babies? i
have acidophilus in my fridge is this
what they are refering to? and if so
how do i give it to my son who is 4
months? |
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13:15:14 |
Gwendolyn |
thx |
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13:15:21 |
Webmama_Tina |
current chatter:skrhythm....upcoming
chatters: bennersmom, mum2Sarah |
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13:16:49 |
RandallNeustaedter |
skrhythm If your baby is solely
breastfeeding, then you should use a
pure strain of bifidobacterium lactis. |
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13:17:05 |
RandallNeustaedter |
Again Metagenics is a good brand, but
others are acceptable too. |
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13:17:27 |
sadieLake |
? |
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13:17:31 |
RandallNeustaedter |
But probiotics alone will not adequately
treat a colicky baby. |
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13:17:31 |
skrhythm |
purly breast fed what is
bifidobact..........? |
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13:17:45 |
Webmama_Tina |
current chatter:skrhythm....upcoming
chatters: bennersmom, mum2Sarah,
sadieLake |
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13:18:17 |
RandallNeustaedter |
There are excellent treatments for colic
and reflux symptoms, including
acupuncture, Chinese herbs, and
homeopathy. |
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13:18:48 |
skrhythm |
do you know off the top of your head
what homeopathy? |
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13:19:10 |
hayday |
? |
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13:19:14 |
RandallNeustaedter |
The homeopathic medicine depends on the
symptoms and the individual picture in
the baby. |
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13:19:27 |
skrhythm |
yes, ok thank you |
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13:19:36 |
RandallNeustaedter |
That said, Colocynth is the most
commonly indicated remedy for colic. |
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13:19:38 |
RandallNeustaedter |
next |
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13:19:44 |
bennersmom |
I have a 5 month old who has had only
breastmilk to this point. We're
planning to introduce solids after 6
months and have heard confliciting
advice on what to introduce first. Can
you advise if rice cereal is really the
best first thing to introduce? |
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13:19:48 |
Webmama_Tina |
current chatter: bennersmom....upcoming
chatters: mum2Sarah, sadieLake, hayday |
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13:20:12 |
RandallNeustaedter |
Do not give rice cereal or any grains
until 12 months. |
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13:20:25 |
bennersmom |
what would you recommend for solids? |
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13:20:33 |
RandallNeustaedter |
Begin with pureed veges, fruits, and egg
yolk. |
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13:20:54 |
bennersmom |
Thank you. |
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13:21:05 |
RandallNeustaedter |
Babies can begin with tastes of food off
your finger, then gradually increase the
quantity they decide to swallow. |
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13:21:34 |
RandallNeustaedter |
This topic of introducing solids is
discussed at length in my book, Child
Health Guide. |
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13:21:35 |
RandallNeustaedter |
next |
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13:21:39 |
Webmama_Tina |
current chatter: mum2Sarah....upcoming
chatters: sadieLake, hayday |
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13:21:40 |
mum2Sarah |
My 6-month-old daughter just started
solids a few days ago. She has come down
with her first cold this morning. My
intuition tells me to go back to
exclusive breast-feeding while she is
under the weather. What do you advise? |
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13:21:45 |
KateDWJMERMJ |
? |
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13:22:07 |
RandallNeustaedter |
Yes, give her system of break at this
point. She does not need solids. |
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13:22:14 |
Webmama_Tina |
current chatter: mum2Sarah....upcoming
chatters: sadieLake, hayday,
KateDWJMERMJ |
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13:22:18 |
mum2Sarah |
Thank you! |
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13:22:25 |
RandallNeustaedter |
Babies will do fine with just breastmilk
for 9 months. |
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13:22:26 |
RandallNeustaedter |
next |
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13:22:26 |
sadieLake |
my 81/2 mo daughter still gags on food
so I haven't actually given her entire
meals |
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13:22:53 |
Webmama_Tina |
current chatter: sadieLake....upcoming
chatters: hayday, KateDWJMERMJ |
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13:23:05 |
sadieLake |
my question is, is there anything she's
not getting from me that I NEED to be
supplementing with food? |
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13:23:20 |
sadieLake |
She always seems to ge full from breast
milk |
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13:23:25 |
RandallNeustaedter |
sadieLake Don't worry about it. Learning
to swallow solid foods is a skill that
babies learn gradually, and some faster
than others. |
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13:23:54 |
sadieLake |
so should I continue to offer \meals\"
or just bitefulls once in a while until
she stops gagging?" |
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13:24:15 |
RandallNeustaedter |
Just make sure your baby is getting
omega-3 fats and A and D. A half
teaspoon of cod liver oil will do that,
given to her through a dropper. |
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13:24:30 |
skrhythm |
? |
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13:24:36 |
sadieLake |
even if I'm taking enough every day? |
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13:25:00 |
RandallNeustaedter |
I am not a big fan of meals for babies.
Just like with breastfeeding, kids eat
every 2-3 hours. |
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13:25:15 |
Webmama_Tina |
current chatter: sadieLake....upcoming
chatters: hayday, KateDWJMERMJ,
skrhythm |
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13:25:34 |
bennersmom |
? |
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13:25:34 |
RandallNeustaedter |
If you are taking adequate levels of
fish oil and she is getting some sun,
then that probably covers it. |
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13:25:45 |
sadieLake |
thank you |
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13:26:11 |
Webmama_Tina |
current chatter: hayday....upcoming
chatters: KateDWJMERMJ, skrhythm,
bennersmom |
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13:26:14 |
hayday |
what is the daily recommended amount of
calcium for a 6-year old and if a child
is deficient, would there be any signs
to look for? |
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13:26:22 |
RandallNeustaedter |
Usually pediatricians check babies for
anemia at 9 months, which is a good
idea. |
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13:26:24 |
RandallNeustaedter |
next |
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13:26:37 |
Webmama_Tina |
hayday was next dr :) |
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13:27:22 |
Webmama_Tina |
[hayday] what is the daily recommended
amount of calcium for a 6-year old and
if a child is deficient, would there be
any signs to look for? |
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13:27:35 |
RandallNeustaedter |
Recommended amount of calcium is 500 mg. |
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13:27:41 |
Webmama_Tina |
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