As a parent I would rightfully say that prevention is better than cure. While we know that cure is never 100% guaranteed homeopathy, has proven to be more effective with decreased risk of side effects in treatment of children disorders. Your child is you r heart and soul and you would not want them administered medicine with potential risk of side effects, Homeopathic medicines are prepared form herbs, minerals, plant and animal kingdom in potentised (diluted) doses which makes them non toxic and without adverse effects.

Some of the reasons why children adapt better would be:

• Child friendly; homeopathic medicine come in small white pills (globules0 which are easy to administer sweet to taste and can even be given to a newborn
• A child sensitivity being higher response is quicker more effective and long lasting
• Individual approach being the fundamental base in all treatments the chances of eliminating the root cause of the disease are greater thus preventing it from going into adulthood

Condition known to have been treated safely and effectively are listed below.

• Allergies
• Tonsillitis
• Teething problems
• Recurrent cold and cough
• Infantile colic
• Skin complaints
• Mental disorders (anxiety, behavioral problems, bedwetting fears etc.)

The suggestions below are for minor complaints; if your child’s symptoms are severe or chronic (on-going or recurrent), consult a homeopath If your child is already undergoing homeopathic treatment, it is best to check with their homeopath before prescribing at home.

• Teething
• Chamomilla 30c – inconsolable and angry child
• Colic
• Magnesium phos 30c – baby doubles up in pain
• Nappy-rash
• Calendula 30c and Calendula cream – soothing and antiseptic
• Earache
• Pulsatilla 30c – clingy child, greenish discharge from ear
• Fever
• Aconite 30c – sudden fevers after getting chilled
• Belladonna 30c – very high temperatures with a red face
• Gelsemium 30c – slow fevers with chills, bone pain and fatigue
• Coughs and colds
• Bryonia 30c – miserable, irritable, better for keeping still
• Pulsatilla 30c – plenty of yellow/green mucous; clingy and upset
• Vomiting
• Nux vomica 30c – bilious and bad tempered
• Arsenicum album 30c – after bad food, with diarrhea and restlessness
• Bumps and bruises
• Arnica 30c – also for shock and exhaustion

The remedies suggested above can be purchased over the counter in most chemists and health shops, as well as some supermarket chains.

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