The good thing about homeopathy is that it is non-toxic and
safe. Aside from that, it is ideal for
children to take since it is mostly mildly sweet pills, powders and liquids. In
surveys, children and babies are said to respond to homeopathic treatment
well. In a study conducted by MedScape
Today, about 38.4 % of the adult respondents and 41.8% of children respondents
were very satisfied with the treatment.
In the same study, children responded better to homeopathic treatments.
Aside from treating existing sickness, homeopathic treatment
can also strengthen the child’s immune system and help the child restore his or
her health. Homeopathy can be
recommended to children who are suffering from asthma, bed wetting, rashes,
bumps, bruises, ear infections, cold, teething, tonsillitis, irritability,
restlessness, frequent upset stomach, diarrhoea, and motion sickness. There are even doctors who are using
homeopathy to address infectious diseases like measles, chickenpox, and mumps.
Homeopathic pharmacies sell some medicines which can be used
for simple problems. Here are some
common problems and recommended remedy.
• Rashes – Calendula cream that has both the characteristic
of an antiseptic and anti-inflammatory.
• Teething – Chamomilla, about 30c can relieve pain
especially if the baby is crying inconsolably.
• Colic- Colocynth 30c preparation especially if the baby is
starting to pressure his or her abdomen to keep off the pain.
• Cough, colds and fevers – Aconite 30c, Belladonna 30c,
Gelsemium 30c, Pulsatilla 30c and Bryonia 30c.
For minor symptoms, there is no need to bring your child to
the homeopath since children and babies tend to respond quickly with homeopath
treatment. However, if the child’s
condition did not improve quickly, then it would be better to bring the child
to the homeopath or your general paediatrician.
Even if your child is taking homeopathic treatment, maintain
your relationship with your child’s paediatrician. It may be necessary to perform both homeopathic
and conventional treatment to ensure your child’s safety and health. For example, if your child has serious
asthma, it is dangerous to withdraw your child from taking them just because he
is undergoing homeopathic treatment.
When getting a homeopath practitioner for your child, make
sure that he or she is registered in the Register of the Society of
Homeopaths. This would assure you that
they are practicing in accordance with the Code of Ethics and Practice of the
homeopath. Aside from that, the United
States require homeopaths to be licensed doctors and at least practicing in
another field. Check references and ask
around about the homeopath to make sure he is not a “quack” or a
“self-proclaimed” homeopath. Make sure
that the homeopath practitioner you will be choosing will fit into these
requirements.
