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Homeopathic remedies – Coughs

For babies, tablets should be crushed between two clean teaspoons and dissolved in 2fl oz of warm water, giving a teaspoon full as a dose. For young children, the tablets should be given crushed. Chamomilla is available in drop form. Coughing is a reflex action to rid the air passages of unwanted debris, usually mucus.…

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Homeopathic remedies – Nappy Rash

For babies, tablets should be crushed between two clean teaspoons and dissolved in 2fl oz of  warm water, giving a teaspoon full as a dose. For young children, the tablets should be given crushed. Chamomilla is available in drop form. Usually caused by ammonia in the urine and faeces reacting with the skin. Buttocks, thighs…

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Homeopathic remedies – Sleep

For babies, tablets should be crushed between two clean teaspoons and dissolved in 2fl oz of  warm water, giving a teaspoon full as a dose. For young children, the tablets should be given crushed. Chamomilla is available in drop form. There are many reasons why babies and children suffer from sleeping problems. Homeopathy can offer…

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Homeopathic remedies – Teething

For babies, tablets should be crushed between two clean teaspoons and dissolved in 2fl oz of warm water, giving a teaspoon full as a dose. For young children, the tablets should be given crushed. Chamomilla is available in drop form. Some babies have a tough time and may refuse food, become clingy, suffer a red-hot…

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Homeopathic remedies – Eczema

For babies, tablets should be crushed between two clean teaspoons and dissolved in 2fl oz of warm water, giving a teaspoon full as a dose. For young children, the tablets should be given crushed. Chamomilla is available in drop form. The homeopathic view is that eczema is a disease of the whole metabolic system. The…

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Website to help parents of children with cancer

With 10 children a day being diagnosed with cancer and many having to spend extended periods of time in hospital, it is hoped that a new website from the Children’s Cancer Recovery Project – http://childrenscancerrecovery.org.uk – will offer welcomed advice and support to parents and families affected by the disease. Developed using feedback from parents…

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Urine infections in pregnancy

If you are pregnant, you’re probably very familiar with the minor discomforts that can accompany your growing bump. Needing to empty your bladder more often, getting up a couple of times in the night for a wee and a dull ‘heaviness’ over your pubic bone are all common during pregnancy. However, sometimes these symptoms are…

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Headaches in pregnancy

Some women suffer headaches, especially early in pregnancy. These may be caused by widening of blood vessels in the brain. Low blood sugar levels may also cause headaches. Migraines may get worse in pregnancy – or a lot better. Ask your doctor whether it is safe to continue with your usual medication. Tension headaches are…

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Urine infections in pregnancy – Cystitis

Infections of the urinary tract (kidney, bladder and connecting tubes) are more common during pregnancy than at other times. There are two types of infection – cystitis (infection of the bladder), and pyelonephritis (infection of the kidneys). Pyelonephritis is much more serious than cystitis, but cystitis may develop into pyelonephritis if not treated properly. There are a number of…

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Plagiocephaly (Flat Head Syndrome)

It’s normal for your baby’s head to be slightly misshapen for a few days or even weeks after the birth, usually due to the passage down the birth canal. However, some parents notice a persistent flat spot, often at the back or down one side of their baby’s head which may be an indication of a condition known as…

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