question about nightmares with little one

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From Vicky H in California:

Hi,

Here I am coming out of the wood work again. Things have not gotten

easier here. I have just returned from the doctor. Charlie was

diagnosed with night terrors. High Pitta? Please give suggestions if

you can. She says he has to cry it out and learn to get himself

through the cycle. I get terrified at the thought.

>Thanks,

>Vicky

 

 

Dear Vicky;

 

Dear Vicky; I feel the same way you do. There are other ways. Did

you ever get a copy of Dr. Lad's Compete book of Ayurvedic HOme

Remedies? He has quite interesting discussion in there; says usually

for some reason or another, cerebral hypoxia is involved (just lack

of oxygen and prana to the brain). Can come up from`1) fears,

anxieties, worries, other psychological stresses 2) eating too much

food too late at night (esp when red meat is involved, breast milk

from or directly). 3) Can also be probs with adenoids, sleep apnea,

or nasal crust obstruction, even insufficient fresh air in the room.

 

Be careful not to feed fears /via his immagination with intense

movies/other exposures (even children's movies more often are violent)

Fill room with pleasant sweetness, nice music, maybe tinkling bells

( " When there is a bell, monsters won't come " etc.

Tell happy stories

Give mini oil massage before bed, especially good with brahmi oil or

yes, some pitta pacifying oil blend woudl be good too (Indian stores

have brahmi oil, or go to www.banyanbotanicals.com) on scalp and

soles.

 

Sometimes related to bedwetting , minimize bedtime drinks

Can sew an ounce or two of the herb jatamamsi inside a small silk bag

and place under the pillow

Can also use tea of equal amounts: jatamamsi, brahmi, (gotu kola),

brahmi, ginko & licorice. 1 tsp steeped in hot water, cup. Tasty,

grounding, enhances cerebral simplicity, clarity and ease, very

calming. According to Susun Weed, mom drinks 3 - 5 minutes before

nursing or so; better to give him some too.

 

Can put crystals around the bed " Look, I've put these crystals around

your bed: it will keep the ghosts and monsters (whatever) away. "

 

He says the root cause is wrong thinking: negative imagination,

loneliness, isolation, fear, disturbed relationships. Engage prayer,

positive thinking and affirmations, positive imagination for best

medication. Sometimes we as parents are too busy and or too serious

about doing everything right which sets up a right/wrong charge on

things even if our intent was (so seriously ...) to avoid that!

 

yOU CAN ORDER organic jatamamsi and chamomile oils, very calming and

soothing, easy to use from YOung Living Essential OIls (did you ever

get any? If you haven't you will need a referring member/sponsor

number for your first order to become a distributor ($20 kit) or

preferred customer (10 - 15% above wholesale)- my number is 25031. If

you want the herbs and don't have access to a formula or small

amounts, this may be a good choice..or I can prep and send, would be

some delay though, coming across country and across the weekend.

Young Living sends as default 3 day Fed Ex usually under $8.

 

Let me know if this helps?

Love

Martha