Guest guest Posted November 30, 2002 Report Share Posted November 30, 2002 Both of my kids are sick! I don't think it's the same thing, and I am a bit afraid to even do much for the littler one. My daughter is 6 and weighs about 35 pounds. She's been sick to her stomach all night, and she also has a runny nose. So far all she's held down since about 8 p.m. last night is some of a Pedialite (or however you spell the stupid thing) frozen pop. Everything else she's drank has come right back up and she just ate the freezer pop like 30 minutes ago, so I am not totally sure it will stay down either! She is running very little fever. She wants to do nothing more than lay on the floor/couch or in bed. The baby is 2 1/2 and weighs about 28-30 pounds. He's been running a fever for the last 2 days, sometimes as high as 102, 103. BUT he's drinking well, eating some and sleeping at night and playing a bit when he's awake. I know that fever is the body's way of defeating a bug or germ so unless it's bedtime or he's truly miserable from the fever, I'm not giving him anything so his body can work. So any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Rowan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2002 Report Share Posted November 30, 2002 Oh Rowan, that is so yucky, I am sorry they are sick. Until your daughter can stop vomiting, the pedia-pops are ok. Sips of peppermint tea, if she is not averted to it will help too. That baby boy sounds like he is functioning just right, he is drinking and even eating so that is great really. If he gets really uncomfortable, try a little feverfew tincture in his bottle or sippy-cup, then you won't have the side effects of tylenol or motrin. Joey had a high fever maybe 2 or 3 times as a baby and this worked just fine for him. It really sounds like he won't need it though ;-) In the files is the explanation of dosage called the "150 Rule". And you are a wonderful mommy, so keep up the good work and let us know how they are. (((HUGS))) Janet - Janece Suarez herbal remedies Saturday, November 30, 2002 11:54 AM RE: [herbal remedies] sick kids Both of my kids are sick! I don't think it's the same thing, and I am abit afraid to even do much for the littler one. My daughter is 6 andweighs about 35 pounds. She's been sick to her stomach all night, andshe also has a runny nose. So far all she's held down since about 8 p.m.last night is some of a Pedialite (or however you spell the stupidthing) frozen pop. Everything else she's drank has come right back upand she just ate the freezer pop like 30 minutes ago, so I am nottotally sure it will stay down either! She is running very little fever.She wants to do nothing more than lay on the floor/couch or in bed. The baby is 2 1/2 and weighs about 28-30 pounds. He's been running afever for the last 2 days, sometimes as high as 102, 103. BUT he'sdrinking well, eating some and sleeping at night and playing a bit whenhe's awake. I know that fever is the body's way of defeating a bug orgerm so unless it's bedtime or he's truly miserable from the fever, I'mnot giving him anything so his body can work.So any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, 1RowanFederal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 1, 2002 Report Share Posted December 1, 2002 What is this feverfew & how do I get it on tap in my house? Dragonhealer [dragonhealing]Saturday, November 30, 2002 2:00 PMherbal remedies Subject: Re: [herbal remedies] sick kids Oh Rowan, that is so yucky, I am sorry they are sick. Until your daughter can stop vomiting, the pedia-pops are ok. Sips of peppermint tea, if she is not averted to it will help too. That baby boy sounds like he is functioning just right, he is drinking and even eating so that is great really. If he gets really uncomfortable, try a little feverfew tincture in his bottle or sippy-cup, then you won't have the side effects of tylenol or motrin. Joey had a high fever maybe 2 or 3 times as a baby and this worked just fine for him. It really sounds like he won't need it though ;-) In the files is the explanation of dosage called the "150 Rule". And you are a wonderful mommy, so keep up the good work and let us know how they are. (((HUGS))) Janet - Janece Suarez herbal remedies Saturday, November 30, 2002 11:54 AM RE: [herbal remedies] sick kids Both of my kids are sick! I don't think it's the same thing, and I am abit afraid to even do much for the littler one. My daughter is 6 andweighs about 35 pounds. She's been sick to her stomach all night, andshe also has a runny nose. So far all she's held down since about 8 p.m.last night is some of a Pedialite (or however you spell the stupidthing) frozen pop. Everything else she's drank has come right back upand she just ate the freezer pop like 30 minutes ago, so I am nottotally sure it will stay down either! She is running very little fever.She wants to do nothing more than lay on the floor/couch or in bed. The baby is 2 1/2 and weighs about 28-30 pounds. He's been running afever for the last 2 days, sometimes as high as 102, 103. BUT he'sdrinking well, eating some and sleeping at night and playing a bit whenhe's awake. I know that fever is the body's way of defeating a bug orgerm so unless it's bedtime or he's truly miserable from the fever, I'mnot giving him anything so his body can work.So any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, 1RowanFederal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 1, 2002 Report Share Posted December 1, 2002 Feverfew is an herb. You can grow it, order it, make the tincture yourself or buy it already made. Suzi Shelby Blakely <s.blakely wrote: What is this feverfew & how do I get it on tap in my house? Dragonhealer [dragonhealing]Saturday, November 30, 2002 2:00 PMherbal remedies Subject: Re: [herbal remedies] sick kids Oh Rowan, that is so yucky, I am sorry they are sick. Until your daughter can stop vomiting, the pedia-pops are ok. Sips of peppermint tea, if she is not averted to it will help too. That baby boy sounds like he is functioning just right, he is drinking and even eating so that is great really. If he gets really uncomfortable, try a little feverfew tincture in his bottle or sippy-cup, then you won't have the side effects of tylenol or motrin. Joey had a high fever maybe 2 or 3 times as a baby and this worked just fine for him. It really sounds like he won't need it though ;-) In the files is the explanation of dosage called the "150 Rule". Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 1, 2002 Report Share Posted December 1, 2002 Hi Rowan, My kid once spent a whole day vomiting after eating an egg. By evening I had become quite panicky, so I went to see a Paramedic friend of mine. He said there wasn't anything to worry about, as Jamie hadn't a fever. He said that as long as there's no fever, there's usually not much to worry about with kids. He was right - by night time, the stomach must have gotten rid of whatever it was it was trying to get rid of, and Jamie settled down fine. By the next day he was totally fine again. So maybe your daughter has eating something that didn't agree with her? Providing nothing else happens, I'd leave it running its course. Keep a close eye on her and see what happens. That's what I'd do. But I'm not a health professional, so can only tell you what I'd do with my son. With regards to your boy, indeed fever is the body's defence. You can help it along though. Echinacea and Total Tonic (see Doc's files) are my usuals. I normally put it in Jamie's food - he likes it that way. All the best. Lisa - Janece Suarez herbal remedies Saturday, November 30, 2002 7:54 PM RE: [herbal remedies] sick kids Both of my kids are sick! I don't think it's the same thing, and I am abit afraid to even do much for the littler one. My daughter is 6 andweighs about 35 pounds. She's been sick to her stomach all night, andshe also has a runny nose. So far all she's held down since about 8 p.m.last night is some of a Pedialite (or however you spell the stupidthing) frozen pop. Everything else she's drank has come right back upand she just ate the freezer pop like 30 minutes ago, so I am nottotally sure it will stay down either! She is running very little fever.She wants to do nothing more than lay on the floor/couch or in bed. The baby is 2 1/2 and weighs about 28-30 pounds. He's been running afever for the last 2 days, sometimes as high as 102, 103. BUT he'sdrinking well, eating some and sleeping at night and playing a bit whenhe's awake. I know that fever is the body's way of defeating a bug orgerm so unless it's bedtime or he's truly miserable from the fever, I'mnot giving him anything so his body can work. So any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, RowanFederal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 2, 2002 Report Share Posted December 2, 2002 Feverfew is a plant that is also known as Bachelor's Button because of its small daisy-like flowers. Traditionally it has been used for fevers, aches and pains, diarrhea, and flu symptoms. Today it is used as a remedy and preventive of migraines. The fresh leaves can be used to deter biting insects and on insect bites to soothe stinging and itching. You can find feverfew in tincture or pill form at any health food store. I usually use tincture. Janet - Shelby Blakely herbal remedies Saturday, November 30, 2002 9:52 PM RE: [herbal remedies] sick kids What is this feverfew & how do I get it on tap in my house? Dragonhealer [dragonhealing]Saturday, November 30, 2002 2:00 PMherbal remedies Subject: Re: [herbal remedies] sick kids Oh Rowan, that is so yucky, I am sorry they are sick. Until your daughter can stop vomiting, the pedia-pops are ok. Sips of peppermint tea, if she is not averted to it will help too. That baby boy sounds like he is functioning just right, he is drinking and even eating so that is great really. If he gets really uncomfortable, try a little feverfew tincture in his bottle or sippy-cup, then you won't have the side effects of tylenol or motrin. Joey had a high fever maybe 2 or 3 times as a baby and this worked just fine for him. It really sounds like he won't need it though ;-) In the files is the explanation of dosage called the "150 Rule". And you are a wonderful mommy, so keep up the good work and let us know how they are. (((HUGS))) Janet - Janece Suarez herbal remedies Saturday, November 30, 2002 11:54 AM RE: [herbal remedies] sick kids Both of my kids are sick! I don't think it's the same thing, and I am abit afraid to even do much for the littler one. My daughter is 6 andweighs about 35 pounds. She's been sick to her stomach all night, andshe also has a runny nose. So far all she's held down since about 8 p.m.last night is some of a Pedialite (or however you spell the stupidthing) frozen pop. Everything else she's drank has come right back upand she just ate the freezer pop like 30 minutes ago, so I am nottotally sure it will stay down either! She is running very little fever.She wants to do nothing more than lay on the floor/couch or in bed. The baby is 2 1/2 and weighs about 28-30 pounds. He's been running afever for the last 2 days, sometimes as high as 102, 103. BUT he'sdrinking well, eating some and sleeping at night and playing a bit whenhe's awake. I know that fever is the body's way of defeating a bug orgerm so unless it's bedtime or he's truly miserable from the fever, I'mnot giving him anything so his body can work.So any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, 1RowanFederal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 2, 2002 Report Share Posted December 2, 2002 Are you saying that " fever few " is the purple flowering plant that comes from wild flower seeds that grows outside my front door? Which part of the plant is used? Thanks........ ...........Every thing on Earth has a purpose, every disease has an herb to cure it, and every person has a mission. This is the Indian theory of existence. Morning Dove Salish 1888-1936 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 2, 2002 Report Share Posted December 2, 2002 The latin name is Chrysanthemum Parthenium - hope that helps you. Janet - alarofmu herbal remedies Monday, December 02, 2002 12:35 PM Re: [herbal remedies] sick kids Are you saying that "fever few" is the purple flowering plant that comesfrom wild flower seeds that grows outside my front door? Which part ofthe plant is used? Thanks..................Every thing on Earth has a purpose, every disease has an herbto cure it, and every person has a mission. This is the Indian theory ofexistence.Morning Dove Salish1888-1936Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 2, 2002 Report Share Posted December 2, 2002 I was under the assumption that Centaurea is Bachelor's Button. I think feverfew is Matricaria. Chuck At 11:46 AM 12/2/02 -0800, you wrote: Feverfew is a plant that is also known as Bachelor's Button because of its small daisy-like flowers. Traditionally it has been used for fevers, aches and pains, diarrhea, and flu symptoms. Today it is used as a remedy and preventive of migraines. The fresh leaves can be used to deter biting insects and on insect bites to soothe stinging and itching. You can find feverfew in tincture or pill form at any health food store. I usually use tincture. Janet - Shelby Blakely To: herbal remedies Saturday, November 30, 2002 9:52 PM RE: [herbal remedies] sick kids What is this feverfew & how do I get it on tap in my house? Dragonhealer [dragonhealing] Saturday, November 30, 2002 2:00 PM herbal remedies Re: [herbal remedies] sick kids Oh Rowan, that is so yucky, I am sorry they are sick. Until your daughter can stop vomiting, the pedia-pops are ok. Sips of peppermint tea, if she is not averted to it will help too. That baby boy sounds like he is functioning just right, he is drinking and even eating so that is great really. If he gets really uncomfortable, try a little feverfew tincture in his bottle or sippy-cup, then you won't have the side effects of tylenol or motrin. Joey had a high fever maybe 2 or 3 times as a baby and this worked just fine for him. It really sounds like he won't need it though ;-) In the files is the explanation of dosage called the " 150 Rule " . And you are a wonderful mommy, so keep up the good work and let us know how they are. (((HUGS))) Janet - Janece Suarez herbal remedies Saturday, November 30, 2002 11:54 AM RE: [herbal remedies] sick kids Both of my kids are sick! I don't think it's the same thing, and I am a bit afraid to even do much for the littler one. My daughter is 6 and weighs about 35 pounds. She's been sick to her stomach all night, and she also has a runny nose. So far all she's held down since about 8 p.m. last night is some of a Pedialite (or however you spell the stupid thing) frozen pop. Everything else she's drank has come right back up and she just ate the freezer pop like 30 minutes ago, so I am not totally sure it will stay down either! She is running very little fever. She wants to do nothing more than lay on the floor/couch or in bed. The baby is 2 1/2 and weighs about 28-30 pounds. He's been running a fever for the last 2 days, sometimes as high as 102, 103. BUT he's drinking well, eating some and sleeping at night and playing a bit when he's awake. I know that fever is the body's way of defeating a bug or germ so unless it's bedtime or he's truly miserable from the fever, I'm not giving him anything so his body can work. So any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, 1 Rowan Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and to prescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian Shillington Doctor of Naturopathy Dr.IanShillington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 2, 2002 Report Share Posted December 2, 2002 herbal remedies, " Dragonhealer " <dragonhealing@a...> wrote: > Feverfew is a plant that is also known as Bachelor's Button So as not to confuse people, Bachelor Buttons and Feverfew are different plants. The botanical names are Centaurea Cyanus and Chrysanthemum Parthenium, respectively. Not trying to nitpic, just didn't want someone getting the wrong thing, if they decide to grow this plant. Yeyetwas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 3, 2002 Report Share Posted December 3, 2002 OK - I went on a search for Feverfew and this is what I came up with: depending on where you look things are very confusing indeed. y of HerbsFeverfewMatricaria parthenoidesCompositae familyLanguage and mythologyAlso known as Chrysanthemum Parthenium and TanacetumParthenium. Feverfew comes from the Latin fetrifugia meaning "driver out offevers".DescriptionFeverfew is many branched with finely furrowed stems. Thedaisy-like flowers are borne in tight flat clusters. Leaves are stronglyscented, hairless, alternate, yellowish-green and approximately 4 incheslong. The lower leaves are bipinnate with egg-shaped leaflets while upperleaves are pinnate and toothed. I also have it listed in a book Called Indian Herbology of North America by Alma R. Hutchins as: Feverfew Pyrethrum parthenium of the Compositae family So there you have it and so what is right and what is wrong I am not sure - I have it listed in my files as Matricaria parthenoides but then who is to say. Patricia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 4, 2002 Report Share Posted December 4, 2002 Ya know guys, there's a full list of herbs and their pictures and their profiles in the FILES under: herbal remediesHerb%20Pictures%20%26%20Profiles/ It's under "Herb Pictures and Profiles". You'll find more data than you've asked for. ;o) Love, Doc Ian "Doc" Shillington N.D.505-772-5889Dr.IanShillington - Patricia herbal remedies Monday, December 02, 2002 5:01 PM Re: [herbal remedies] sick kids OK - I went on a search for Feverfew and Also known as Chrysanthemum Parthenium and Tanacetum Parthenium. Feverfew comes from the Latin fetrifugia meaning "driver out offevers". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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