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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: Allergies, Eczema, and Asthma. These problems can be managed with holistic medicine, eliminating the need for antihistamines, steroids, and other suppressive drug treatment. Children with asthma are being overtreated with toxic medications that do nothing to address the underlying problem. Dr. Neustaedter discusses how diet and natural parenting methods can prevent these problems, and how holistic medicine can treat them effectively.www.mothering.com
5/17/06

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11:57:43 mod_Beckie Our speaker today is Dr Randall Neustaedter
11:57:53 oopidsnot This is my first chat ever!  *giddy*
11:57:58 mod_Beckie 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. THANKYOU! :)"
11:58:25 mod_Beckie Dr Neustaedter, can you post some about yourself, your background and such?
11:59:45 RandallNeustaedter I practice holistic pediatrics using homeopathy, Chinese medicine, herbs, nutritional supplements and wok with lots of kids with allergies, eczema, asthma, and chronic sinus problems. Our topic for today.
12:00:04 RandallNeustaedter Everyone can also view my website for much more info at www.cure-guide.com
12:00:31 mod_Beckie wonderful! And I already have questions in the queue for you :) When you are finished answering a question, please let me know by saying next question, thanks!
12:00:44 RandallNeustaedter I also wrote the book Child Health Guide: Holistic Pediatrics for Parents that gives the details of most things we will discuss today.
12:00:50 RandallNeustaedter Questions welcome now.
12:00:58 mod_Beckie OneTrueRobin, you are first!
12:01:19 OneTrueRobin May I ask about the mumps since it is now in my area?
12:01:26 RandallNeustaedter sure
12:01:43 OneTrueRobin We live in Madison and it is just showing up.
12:01:53 OneTrueRobin no one in our house is vaccinated.
12:02:18 OneTrueRobin I have heard about Parotidinum and wonder if this is effective for prevention, or what else you might recommend?
12:02:26 OneTrueRobin (homeopathic)
12:02:36 RandallNeustaedter Mumps is a normal childhood disease that usually causes no complications, especially if it is treated appropriately.
12:02:59 RandallNeustaedter Do not use Tylenol or other antipyretics.
12:03:18 RandallNeustaedter It does not cause sterility, the usual concern with males.
12:03:42 *SagEsMomMy* ?
12:03:42 RandallNeustaedter I would use Parotidinum with known exposure, but not otherwise.
12:03:51 RandallNeustaedter Mumps is actually a good thing.
12:04:20 RandallNeustaedter Do not fear childhood diseases. They are beneficial to the immune system.
12:04:21 RandallNeustaedter Next.
12:04:38 mod_Beckie Laurasb26 you are next
12:04:41 laurasb26 doctor, i have an unvaccinated almost fully breastfeed 11 month old boy who at early age, around 3 months started to develop a patch of dry skin on his arm. Now he has them in his back and stomach. Not noticeable unless you put your hand across. Homeopath
12:04:48 laurasb26 gave me remedy but still there
12:05:00 laurasb26 stopped the only formula milk i give him
12:05:02 laurasb26 and still there
12:05:46 RandallNeustaedter This sounds very mild, luckily. Eczema has become epidemic in our highly vaccinated pediatric population.
12:06:15 OneTrueRobin ?
12:06:19 RandallNeustaedter You should be taking a good fish oil supplement so that he gets omega 3 fats through breast milk.
12:06:20 laurasb26 do you have any recommendations for its dissapperings?
12:06:38 laurasb26 and for him as well?
12:07:02 laurasb26 recommendations good fish oil supplement?
12:07:36 RandallNeustaedter There are also some excellent Chinese herbs safe for children. The one I have seen work the best is a formula called Fire Fighter made by Chinese Modular Solutions and available through practitioners.
12:08:24 laurasb26 thank you. btw, i  swallowed your Vaccination Guide and others are to follow!
12:08:34 AlexisFryer ?
12:08:48 RandallNeustaedter Fish oil. Nordic Naturals (2000 mg EPA) capsules. Or Carlsen's cod liver oil 1 Tbspn.
12:09:02 laurasb26 for me or the baby? or both?
12:09:35 RandallNeustaedter Don't give up on the homeopathy. These skin eruptions resolve slowly and the goal is to prevent them from worsening as they grow.
12:09:48 RandallNeustaedter Watch out for dairy in your diet as well.
12:09:49 laurasb26 thank you. i wont
12:10:17 RandallNeustaedter I don't think a 3 month old needs to take fish oil directly, but you could give him a 1/2 tspn of cod liver oil too.
12:10:20 RandallNeustaedter Next
12:10:25 mod_Beckie *SagEsMomMy* your turn!
12:10:36 *SagEsMomMy* yes doctor, my daughter had her 2 m/o checkup this past friday and that meant her first real round of shots.  i was debating whether or not to vax but decided to ultimately, i gave infant tylenol 30 min. before and that seemed to help-
12:10:58 *SagEsMomMy* she was subdued for the remainder of the day and had a sore arm, however i've heard that giving tylenol can mask a reaction
12:11:08 *SagEsMomMy* has that been true in your experience?
12:11:37 *SagEsMomMy* i've been watching her like a hawk since- but she was back to her little self the following day- though she was sore
12:11:39 RandallNeustaedter I don't think that acetominophen or ibuprofen are appropriate meds for children.
12:11:40 laurasb26 ?""
12:11:53 *SagEsMomMy* in her leg excuse me, not arm
12:12:10 *SagEsMomMy* so your recommendation would be not to administer tylenol?
12:12:42 RandallNeustaedter I usually recommend vit C, vit A&D, and homeopathic aconite.
12:12:44 RandallNeustaedter next
12:12:55 *SagEsMomMy* thank you doctor
12:13:19 TheLightbearer Severe allergies in 16 month old?
12:13:42 RandallNeustaedter What's the question exactly?
12:14:12 TheLightbearer She's on Zyrtec, wondering if any herbs, homeopathics would help??
12:15:25 RandallNeustaedter Yes, I get children off these antihistamines and steroids for allergy and asthma symptoms with Chinese herbs, acupuncture, and homeopathy. But constitutional homeopathic treatment is indicated, not OTC remedies.
12:16:05 TheLightbearer What about echinacea?
12:16:10 RandallNeustaedter of course there are directories of practitioners in your areas.
12:16:22 RandallNeustaedter No echinacea is not appropriate for allergies.
12:16:32 TheLightbearer ok, thank you so much
12:16:35 RandallNeustaedter next
12:16:37 marmoseley What do you recommend for small children with asthma?  Does proper nutrition help and if so any particular suggestions?
12:17:21 RandallNeustaedter We have a whole protocol for asthma. You can hear a radio show about it at www.hpakids.org, click on the radio links.
12:17:32 RandallNeustaedter Yes nutritional support is essential.
12:17:42 Mod_beckie Soo sorry!! My baby shut down my computer
12:17:50 marmoseley Back to seasonal allergies - what types of Chinese herbs?
12:18:57 RandallNeustaedter For example, avoiding all trans fats, giving fish oils and vit C. Then transitioning from bronchodilators and steroids to an herbal program of support, while doing constitutional immune system strengthening.
12:19:29 AlexisFryer I am interested to know your recommendations for dealing with asthma. My 5 year old son has asthma. He  is seeing a homeopath, but we just cannot get a handle on the asthma. His episodes are becoming more severe, and we are forced to use steroids to help.
12:19:38 Mod_beckie Dr Neustaedter, when you are finished with marmoselay, AlexisFryer was actually next in the queue
12:19:44 marmoseley How do I find out what kind of herbal program?  Is this info on your website?
12:19:49 AlexisFryer sorry, I hit send by accident
12:20:22 RandallNeustaedter CMS has a line of herbal formulas for asthma including Open Air for acute symptoms, Deep Breath for ongoing maintenance. Grow and Thrive for immune support. Chest Relief for cough. The list goes on. These are all designed as pediatric formulations.
12:21:10 yubefit Which homeopathic remedies do you recommend for eczema?
12:21:14 RandallNeustaedter My experience is that homeopathy will not solve the problem in children on its own, that is most children will need acute symptomatic treatment as well either with allopathic drugs or the Chinese herbs I have mentioned.
12:21:21 yubefit sorry
12:21:22 Mod_beckie yubefit, this is a moderated chat
12:21:26 RandallNeustaedter Acupuncture also works very well in children.
12:21:34 marmoseley Any books you can recommend with complete info?
12:21:38 Mod_beckie i will add you to the queue
12:23:10 RandallNeustaedter There is a book that has partial info called Natural Relief for your Child's Asthma by Steven Bock. But listen to our radio show on the subject, which provides the best reasoning and protocol.
12:23:13 RandallNeustaedter next
12:23:29 Mod_beckie alexisfryer, your next
12:23:38 oopidsnot ?""
12:24:05 RandallNeustaedter By the way, make sure that an acupuncturist you see has experience with children. And do not stop asthma medications without supervision.
12:24:19 AlexisFryer Well, I accidentally sent my question earlier about asthma. Do I need to see a Chinese Doctor or you to get the herbal formulas for support?
12:25:02 RandallNeustaedter Yes these are only available through licensed practitioners, acupuncturists, MDs, DCs, etc.
12:25:21 AlexisFryer Thank you.
12:25:28 RandallNeustaedter next
12:25:34 Mod_beckie laurasb26 you are up
12:25:49 laurasb26 sorry Dr. a quick correction my baby is 11 months not three, fish oil aside of the one in the actual fish for him? also, do you have any recommendations of homeopaths in london uk?
12:26:59 RandallNeustaedter There are hundreds of registered homeopaths in London. I recommend you contact the homeopathic colleges there.
12:27:13 RandallNeustaedter I don't think fish is a safe food for children.
12:27:42 RandallNeustaedter So give fish oil from a reliable source free of contaminants or krill oil.
12:27:56 RandallNeustaedter next
12:27:58 Mod_beckie yubefit, your next
12:28:17 yubefit Which homeopathic remedies do you recommend for eczema?
12:28:54 hillaryncookie ?
12:30:23 RandallNeustaedter Eczema is a constitutional problem. Acute OTC remedies will not have much effect usually. It is necessary to treat it with the correct remedy prescribed by a qualified practitioner. This means considering the entire constitutional picture, even in a baby. Directory at homeopathicdirectory.com for certified homeopaths.