Heartburn
Deglycerrhizinated licorice (DGL), slip- pery elm and aloe all may be able to help soothe inflamed esophageal tissue, says Baral, “But they need to be given under a doctor’s supervision.” Also take a hard look at dietary triggers: Com- mon culprits include dairy, chocolate, tomatoes and mint.
Seasonal Allergies One of the most commonly recom- mended natural treatments for ad- dressing seasonal allergy symptoms is stinging nettle, believed to modulate the production of the histamine that prompts noses to run and eyes to water and has been shown to be safe in adults. It comes in tincture, tea and capsule form. Mars also likes Allergena region-specific homeopathic allergy medicines, which deliver traces of local pollen to help the body develop immunity to them. Alternately, sub- stitute citrus juices for milk during allergy season. Vitamin C has been shown to normalize histamine levels,
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Stir one teaspoon of salt into eight ounces of water and gargle. “It is antiseptic and will make the pain go away,” counsels Mars. She also recom- mends using the infection-fighting herb Isatis root, in tincture or capsule form. McClafferty says to try a spoonful of honey; it has antimicrobial properties and may act as a cough suppressant.
Teething Pain Oil of clove contains a compound called eugenol that serves as a natu- ral pain killer and antibacterial agent. Baral recommends mixing no more than one drop of clove oil with honey
and rubbing it on the gums (not recom- mended for children under 12 months). Or, saturate a clean cloth with calm- ing chamomile tea or wintergreen tea, a natural analgesic, and let the baby chew on it.
When children suffer from com- mon ailments, it is natural for parents to wish to soothe their suffering as quickly as possible. Just be aware that, along with the physician and the pharmacist, there is still an important role to play for “Doctor Mom.”
Lisa Marshall is a freelance health writer and mother of four who lives near Boulder, CO. Connect at
Lisa@LisaAnnMarshall.com.
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