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Info on Epsom Salts Overdose
Asked by A.F. from Seattle
on April 26, 2009
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I suspect my child's ongoing diarrhea may be caused by drinking water from an epsom salt bath. She has had diarrhea for going on three weeks. I stopped the baths two w...
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- Hi A., It may be some kind of stomach bug that's going around, because my two year old and my boyfriends three year old have had the explosive diarrhea thing for a...
- I seriously doubt it's the Epsom's salts. My husband took four doses as part of a gall bladder cleanse once, and he only had diarrhea for about a day and a half. It...
- Yogurt! It could be that the salts have killed some of the good bacteria in her guts. Give her yogurt for breakfast and maybe a snack for a few days. Also there was a ...
Gift Basket for First Time Mom in Hospital
Asked by R.D. from Washington DC
on May 7, 2009
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When I had my 4 year old, my mom and a few friends put together very nice baskets for me, including bath bubbles, salts, books, movies, etc, and gave them to me while ...
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- R., Maybe some non-perishable food items (dried fruit maybe), a travel mug (loved it for tea while my daughter was tiny - less worry about spills), some tea. Maybe...
- I'd be more than happy to donate a gift certificate to my Mary Kay business of a pampering session and $20 in free products. Just let me know!
- Hi Rachael, This is such a thoughtful gift. Just remember the fact that she is receiving this from her beloved sister is going to be appreciated. As for ideas, I ...
Pregnant and Itchy Allergy Skin
Asked by C.L. from Phoenix
on May 7, 2009
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OK, so with each pregnancy my allergies have gotten worse. I didn't use to have ANY allergies, now just being up is a pain. I'm on my 3rd and final pregnancy (and real...
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- I've been talking to a lady and her Daughter is prego for the first time and is dealing with itchy skin/belly/hives. She was dignosed with PUPPS
- Ugh, isn't the itching awful? I am 9 weeks into my second pregnancy. With my first, I itched like crazy and as of now I'm already itchy with this one too. With the ...
- Have you tried taking a baking soda bath? I've used that before for itchy skin and it gave me significant relief. I would buy the "big bag" at CostCo if you can so you...
My 2 Yr Old Has Major Diarrhea - Going on 2 Weeks Now!
Asked by A.F. from Seattle
on April 25, 2009
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So, every day I think it's getting better, and then she goes to sleep and whammo - we have a major blowout (sometimes 4-5) and she's soiled her sheets, her comforter, ...
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- I would suspect the rotovirus - until you said she has it only at night - please do take her to a doctor. I would wonder if it a allergy of some sorts - maybe somet...
- I've seen a lot of great suggestions, but there is one missing. There is a parasite called Giardia that is fairly common in children (and pets and can be transferred b...
- It sounds like she might be allergic to something in her diet. Try taking one thing out for a week at a time. Start with the fresh fruits. Limit the sugars. If that do...
Constipated 3 Year Old Need Natural Doc!
Asked by A.R. from New York
on May 12, 2008
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I'm desperately in need of a naturalpath / homeopath etc, in nyc, who is pediatric or will see children! Please send any information on docs you know..... also, if an...
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- There is a natural product called Humphrey's. They have one for teething, constipation, and others. It's an old time remedy. So it's worth a try. I know Wal-Greens ...
- go see the pharmacist and ask for the children glycerin gel and insert in and squeeze his butt so that it doesnt come out and in a few minutes he will feel the urge an...
- Our son had severe and recurring constipation a couple of months ago. We had to resort to a glycerin suppository which was traumatic but very effective. After that we ...
Infected Hangnail?
Asked by R.M. from Fresno
on August 9, 2008
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My 7-month old has what looks like an infected hangnail on her left hand, middle finger. The tip, from the first knuckle up, is red and swollen, and there is a small p...
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- I've had this before myself...painful! I used a little bit of Basitrasin (Sp?) ointment (Basically it's Neosporin). Wash the area, apply the ointment when she's asleep...
- R., Epsom salts help draw the infection out. I would sit with her at the table with a warm but not hot bowl of epsom salts and water and soak her finger a few times...
- Hi R. I agree with the other posts, EPSOM SALTS do the trick., oddly, my son happens to have a hangnail right now, but on his foot. I soaked it last nite and already ...
Something to Soak In
Asked by M.K. from Chicago
on July 3, 2008
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I wake up all achy...back, feet, shoulders...then I can't go back to sleep. Does anyone know of anything to soak in that relieves muscle aches? I thought I'd see if ...
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- Hi M., I use a wonderful natural cream called Pain A Trate. It acutally gets absorbed down into the muscles and doesnt just lay on top the skin. I swear by it as I...
- Epsom salts work great. Also, Shaklee's calcium is extremely bioavailable or absorbent in your system and it can do a lot as a natural muscle relaxant. We also have ...
- epsom salts (magnesium sulfate) in a warm bath water will pull the toxins from the muscles. Check out their website: http://www.epsomsaltcouncil.org/health_benef...
Infected Finger
Asked by K.H. from Salt Lake City
on February 15, 2009
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I feel really silly asking this but here goes...I have a finger that is infected (possibly from an ingrown nail or a hangnail pulled) I know its infected because it is...
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- I had an infected toe once from getting nicked at the nail salon. It got red and swollen quickly. I soaked it in hot water (as hot as you can stand it) with epsom sa...
- My favorite remedy is to soak the finger in very warm water (as hot as you can stand) and Epsom salts. This will help draw the infection out. Soak it for 20-30 minutes...
- my mom recently had the same thing, and the infected part started to turn black! she went to the doctor and they immediately put her on antibiotics and told her she s...
Needing Advice for Hypoallergenic Deodorant
Asked by M.H. from Dallas
on January 21, 2009
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I have a rather odd request but I thought that I would get some great advice from all of you. Can anyone recommend a hypoallergenic deodorant or an alternative . My ...
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- I love Origin's deoderant!!!!!! It's a spray and works wonderfully!! It keeps me dry better than Dove or Secret (which i normally use) My husband hasn't tried it, so ...
- Toms? It is all natural. I have very sensitive skin and I have never had any trouble with it.
- M., I am a Shaklee Distributor and I have a couple of good choices for your husband to try. If you are interested, email me.
Bleach in Bath Water
Asked by M.G. from Raleigh
on May 15, 2008
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Has anyone heard of putting bleach in bath water as a way to detoxify the body? I can't remember where I read this, but it said that
it can be beneficial to children ...
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- No, No, No!!!!!! M., please do not use bleach in bath water; especially for children with ADHD......bleach, as you know, contains chlorine which is a TOXIN to all p...
- M. - I have a business with a company called Arbonne and we just launched a new detox line which is pure, safe and beneficial. We have several products which would be...
- Bleach in bath water...who in their right mind would suggest such a thing? Word of advice..don't trust everything you read. The only thing bleach can do is get your cl...
