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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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chantald CFitton jess snugglebug
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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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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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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snugglebug |
