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Randall Neustaedter OMD, LAc, CCH
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| Dr. Neustaedter has practiced homeopathy and oriental medicine for over 25 years, specializing in child health care. An accomplished and well-recognized author, he has written The Vaccine Guide: Risks and Benefits for Children and Adults (North Atlantic Books, 2002), a book that helps consumers make informed choices about vaccination.
His new book, Child Health Guide: Holistic Pediatrics for Parents (North Atlantic Books, 2005), represents a state of the art guide to raising children with natural medical care. He can be reached through his extensive website at www.cure-guide.com.
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Articles by this Author
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Alternatives to Vaccination
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Exploration of the natural alternatives to vaccination.
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Asthma and Kids
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The incidence of asthma has steadily increased in the modern era since the introduction of vaccines. Natural medical care has the ability to significantly strengthen immune function, preventing asthma attacks and even curing the underlying cause of symptoms. Nutritional approaches to build immune function and reduce asthma are discussed.
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Attention Problems: ADD
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Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD), the fastest growing diagnosis given to children and adolescents in the United States, is explored.
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The Best and Worst Foods
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Detailed listing of good and bad foods for you and your family.
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Carbohydrates
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Recent research shows that carbohydrates cooked at high temperatures may increase the chances of cancer. French fries, potato chips, and doughnuts are implicated.
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Cell Phones and Brain Tumors
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Evidence shows that cell phones may increase the likelihood of brain tumors. Advice on how to protect yourself and your children is provided.
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Children's Diets: Dos and Don'ts
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List of foods most important to a child’s diet and foods that should be avoided.
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Children's Flu
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Homeopathic medicines as a viable, safe alternative for newborns, infants, and older children with the flu are explored. Specific homeopathic treatment remedies, herbs and supplements that can assist are included.
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Children's Immune Systems
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An immune-strengthening program to protect children from getting serious infectious diseases is discussed.
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Infant Sleep
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Bedsharing, or co-sleeping, is discussed as being beneficial to both mother and baby.
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Circumcision Decision
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The myths and misconceptions of circumcision are explored. Other topics include function of the foreskin, the surgical procedure of circumcision, parental reasons for circumcision, and care of the circumcised penis.
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Vaccinations
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Commentary on the vaccine controversy. Includes current research findings, health risks, and more.
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Constitutional Prescribing for Children
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Discussion of the homeopathic perspective to children’s care, specifically constitutional prescribing for a variety of childhood ailments including respiratory and ear infections, allergic reactions, emotional and behavioral issues, and more.
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Cough Syrups
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A study published in Pediatrics proves that cough syrups have no effect on children's coughs, their sleep, or the quality of parents' sleep. Consequences of using over-the-counter medicines are discussed, as well as natural cough treatments, chinese herbal formulas and homeopathic medicines that provide a simple and safe alternative.
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Cure Acne Naturally
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Natural and effective prevention and treatment of acne are explored. Suggestions for diet, nutritional supplements, skincare, and medical care are provided.
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Crib Mattresses and Infant Death
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Alarming research suggests that the gases emitted from mattresses treated with various chemicals, including most adult, bassinet, and crib mattresses, may be associated with sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). The growing body of evidence is discussed.
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Vaccination Decision
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Exploration of the choice to vaccinate. Includes possible health risks and alternatives to vaccination.
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Drinking Water
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Various choices for drinking water are discussed. Other topics include the problem with tap water, the importance of water filters, and the issue of bottled water.
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Drugs and Kids
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Discussion of potential health risks of vaccinations, antibiotics, decongestants, antihistamines, cough medicines, fever reducers, and chemicals found in packaged food.
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Managing Earaches
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Alternatives to antibiotics to relieve earaches are discussed. Natural alternatives, such as diet, supplements, homeopathic remedies.are explored.
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Exercise
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Two-thirds of Americans are overweight/obese (including children), and 75 percent of those people have given up on losing weight. Being overweight increases your chances of heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. Exercise is explored as a safe and natural method of preventing and treating heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, cancer, and osteoporosis. It improves sleep, depression, anxiety, PMS, menstrual cramping, mood, and sexual desire.
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Farmed Salmon
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Research-based discussion on the health risk of eating farmed salmon.
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Fats and Oils for Childrens Health
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Children need fats to maintain healthy tissues and bones, encourage brain development, and to promote healthy immune systems. Learn specifically what foods to give your child and which ones you should avoid.
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Fluoride
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Exploration of the use and risks of giving fluoride to children.
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Glycemic Index
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Discussion on foods with high glycemic index versus those with a low glycemic index. Topics include healthy diet and weight loss.
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Vaccines amd Immune System Damage
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Current research shows that vaccines may have devastating effects on the immune system. Case studies included.
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Integrating Natural Care
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The roles of both conventional medical and natural medicine are explored, as well as important questions for the pediatrician and natural health provider. Also, natural home treatments for common ailments, natural parenting, and tips on how to find the right practitioner are provided.
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Introducing Solid Foods
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Around 5-6 months, it is time to start introducing your baby to solid foods. Learn what foods are appropriate to start with, what foods are choking hazards, and how to be aware of allergic reactions.
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Low Carb Diets
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Discussion on low-carb diets, including possible health risks. Organic and natural food alternatives provided.
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Mad Cow and Prions
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Exploration on commercial versus organic meat. Topics include research findings on the health risks of commercial meat and the importance of choosing organic.
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Managing Allergies
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Allergies plague many of us and cause sneezing, itchy eyes, and congestion, or asthma. Luckily, most of these symptoms can be easily managed without resorting to expensive and toxic antihistamines. Chinese remedies, herbal formulas, and homeopathic medicines are discussed as safe and natural alternatives.
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Chicken Pox and Whooping Cough
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Vaccines have adverse effects, always unexpected, and sometimes severely disabling, or fatal. The damage to our children from vaccines themselves has caused parents and now Congress to question the accepted wisdom of the vaccine market. Unvaccinated kids may come down with one of common diseases that still circulate; chickenpox and whooping cough. Both are easily treated using homeopathic remedies and other natural alternatives.
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Managing Colds
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Natural remedies to promote healing and help prevent complications from colds are discussed. The use of herbs and homeopathic medicines to boost the immune system are included.
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Mercury and Teens
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Eating seafood that contains mercury can affect the brain development of children in their adolescence, according to a recent study. The importance of avoiding mercury exposure during pregnancy, birth, and childhood is emphasized.
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Milk: Should Your Children Drink It?
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A discussion on the health risks and benefits of dairy products, including nutritional and supplemental alternatives.
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Natural Foods Diet For Teen Behavior Problems
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Current research shows the mental and emotional benefits of providing children and teens with a natural foods diet.
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Natural Treatment for Injuries
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Danger signs, home treatment, and homeopathic remedies are discussed for strains and sprains, tendinitis and carpal tunnel syndrome, cuts, scrapes and puncture wounds, fractures, and sunburn.
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Omega-3 Fats
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Recent studies with children show the physical, mental, and emotional health benefits of omega-3 fats as part of a regular diet.
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Pesticides and Kids
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A study published by the NIH (National Institutes of Health) has confirmed that children who eat a diet of predominantly organic foods have a much lower amount of pesticide exposure than children fed a conventional diet.
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Plastic Water Bottles
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The health risks of using plastic water bottles is discussed. Glass and metal alternatives are recommended.
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Poisoned Wood Playsets and Decks
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Wood that is used to build playground structures, decks, and picnic tables is treated with arsenic to discourage termites. The arsenic rubs off on children's hands and exposes them to levels much higher than allowed by the FDA in water or foods. Arsenic causes acute, toxic symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, and bleeding ulcers), and cancer. Precautions and alternatives are discussed and recommended.
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Preventing Ear Infections and Meningitis
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New evidence has shown yet another beneficial effect of cranberries. We have known for years that cranberries prevent and treat bladder infections. Now researchers have discovered that cranberries also protect against ear infections and meningitis. Cranberry as part of a child's daily diet is discussed.
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Microwaves: Radiating Your Food
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Discussion on the risks of using microwaves for cooking and re-heating.
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Simple Facts About Vitamin A
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Recent research shows the benefits of vitamin A, specifically through proper diet, to promote good eyesight, strong bones and teeth, a vital immune system, and respiratory, digestive, and urinary tract health.
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Simple Facts About Vitamin D
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Recent research shows the benefits of vitamin D for both babies and adults, specifically through sensible sun exposure.
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Smallpox Vaccine
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Discussion of the history and likelihood of exposure to the smallpox disease. Inlcudes benefits and risks of the smallpox vaccine.
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Smallpox Vaccine: Does it Work?
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Discussion of the possible health risks of the smallpox vaccine.
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Sore Throats
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Symptoms of sore throat are discussed, as well as safe, natural treatment options for strep throat and other related ailments.
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Soy Unsafe for Children
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Recent studies show that soy beans and soy products are not appropriate foods for infants or children. Although soy has been promoted as a health food and an excellent alternative protein source with numerous health benefits, the proven adverse health effects of soy on children far outweigh any positive or philosophical reasons to eat soy products. Learn what the risks are and what foods to avoid.
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Sugar/Sweeteners
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A discussion on the sugar controversy, including the health risks of sugar and sugar substitutes. Also included is a list of relatively safe sweeteners and of sweeteners to avoid.
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Sunscreens
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The toxic chemicals in sunscreens are revealed, and safe, natural alternatives are recommended.
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Supplements for Adults
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Detailed listing of beneficial supplements for adults, including specific recommendations for both men and women.
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Supplements for Kids
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Exploration on proper diet for children. Diet recommendations included.
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TB Tests
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Tuberculosis skin tests have existed for 100 years to diagnose possible infections. The test is presented as a benign, protective necessity. However, TB tests may not be as benign as purported.
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Teens and Bone Strength
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Current research shows that exercise, rather than calcium has a postive effect on bone strength. The importance of exercise, including sports and dance, are explored as beneficial to bone health.
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The Problem with Fish
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A discussion on the risks and health benefits of eating fish. Topics include wild versus farmed fish, what fish to avoid, and nutritional and supplemental alternatives to eating fish.
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Vitamin K in Newborns
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Resent research on newborn vitamin K injections is examined, including possible short-term and long-term side effects. Also includes safe and natural alternatives to the vitamin K injection.
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Vitamin Supplements for Children
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A recent study suggests that multivitamin supplementation may be associated with an increased risk of babies developing asthma and food allergies. These findings show that children should not be taking vitamin supplements.
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Treating Children With Homeopathy
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Homeopathic treatment options for a variety of acute and chronic symptoms including colds, sore throats, stomach flu, allergies and eczema.
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Homeopathy Proven Successful for ADHD
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The number of children put on drugs for attention problems is staggering, and school authorities pressure parents to use dangerous stimulant medications and antidepressants to keep children behaving in specific desirable patterns in the classroom. The approach of holistic pediatrics offers an effective management system for attention problems (so-called ADD and ADHD).
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Allergies and Asthma
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Discussion of allergies and asthma and holistic treatment options.
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Raisins: Good for Teeth or Not?
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A recent study has cast doubt on the traditional belief that raisins, like other dried fruits, contribute to tooth decay in children.
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Antibiotics Ineffective for Common Childhood Illnesses
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The journal Pediatrics published an article showing no effectiveness of antibiotics for ear infections. Since then, two more articles have shown that antibiotics are useless for pinkeye (conjunctivitis) and for bronchitis.
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Early Morning Classes Bad for Teenagers?
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Adolescents tend to prefer going to bed later and waking up later than children and adults. This shift in sleep patterns during adolescence may drive parents to distraction, but now we know that it also impairs academic performance if teens are required to wake early for classes
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The Mercury Autism Controversy Heats Up Again
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Robert F Kennnedy Jr., the environmental lawyer, has published an exposé of the mercury/thimerosal vaccine cover-up and conspiracy by the CDC in collusion with the pharmaceutical industry and Senate Majority Leader Dr. Bill Frist.
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Ear Infections: Antibiotics Not Necessary
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A landmark study published in Pediatrics has shown that treating ear infections with antibiotics has no benefit when compared to doing nothing
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Watching the Doctors
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Parents typically record the births of their babies to remember the moment and rejoice in their happiness. Doctors, however, are viewing those videos as possible threats to their own well-being.
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Fevers
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Fevers, or elevated temperatures, are good. Fever is the body's mechanism for fighting infections-speeding up metabolism to increase heart rate and blood supply where it is needed, producing more white blood cells to devour pathogens, and increasing antibody responses to infection.
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Petting Zoo Hazards
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Petting zoos are a wonderful place for kids to become familiar with friendly farm animals. The goats, sheep, and other animals provide an opportunity for children to get some hands-on farm experience in a safe and supervised setting. Unfortunately, it is also possible for these animals to pass infectious diseases to children.
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Motrin/Advil Dangerous for Children?
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Nine-year-old Kaitlyn Langstaff of Saratoga California died, apparently as a result of taking Children's Motrin.
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Why Do Pediatric Patients Visit Naturopaths?
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Recent studies show that parents who seek naturopathic care have a high level of awareness about the dangers of conventional medications and vaccines, and a high level of education about raising children with holistic methods.
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Ritalin and Cancer Risk
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In a surprising study conducted at the University of Texas, researchers have discovered that every child they tested who was taking Ritalin (methylphenidate) developed chromosomal aberrations that have been associated with an increased risk of cancer.
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Rocket Fuel in Breast Milk
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Last year the Environmental Working Group reported the discovery of a rocket fuel chemical (perchlorate) in milk from dairy cows. Now a study has also discovered an alarmingly high level of perchlorate in breast milk as well.
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French Fries, Kids, and Breast Cancer
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French fries have appeared in the medical research news once again. This time a large study examined the correlation between breast cancer incidence later in life and a list of 30 foods eaten during the preschool years. Interestingly, the food with the highest correlation to breast cancer was French fries.
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Children With Delays in Language
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Parents whose children talk late are justifiably concerned. They may worry when their children's language development does not conform to expected timetables of language skills. Some children begin talking later than others and their development is normal. However, talking late may be one of the first indications of a developmental or other health problem.
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Holistic Medicine and ADHD
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Parents seeking treatment for their child with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) often pursue alternative treatments to those offered by conventional medicine.
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