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Chicken Pox
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Introduction:This is a highly contagious viral infection which starts with a headache, tiredness and fever. The glands around the neck will probably be swollen and some spots may be apparent on the body, face, scalp or mouth. The spotting period can last for ten days and then the scabs should fall off. |
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The worst thing a child can do is pick the spots. Get the child to wear gloves to prevent scratching and picking, especially at night; however, regular application of herbal powders to the affected areas will often dispel any itching. |
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Nutritional Advice:Keep the child on light foods - fruit, juices, vegetable juices, soups, Superfood etc. As Dr. Christopher always said, chickenpox thrives in a medium of excessive mucous - remove this and the virus finds it hard to survive. Therefore avoid dairy, wheat and heavy meats. Herb Quality:A large proportion of our herbs are grown in English soils, harvested using bio-chemistry analysis and many but not always, processed fresh, which heightens their remedial properties. The majority are grown organically and or sustainably wild-crafted. All manufacturing is carried out using licensed good manufacturing practice. DO NOT MIX HERBAL MEDICINE AND GP PRESCRIBED MEDICATION WITHOUT THE PRIOR KNOWLEDGE OF YOUR GP OR PRACTIONER |
Natural Healing:Two warm baths a day, with a few drops of lavender essential oil added to the water, will relax the mind and cool the skin. After the bath, dust down with lavender herb and marigold flower powder (or neem powder if available). |
