Doc tips

[markio26]

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thanks scamp... i will print this...i think chase tries to keep pace with his older sister lexie.. she is 5 yrs. older than him and he wants to do everything she does.. plus, he is spoiled.. i let him do everything, no babying here... he seems to be improving with me... better naps and sleep at nite too.. i only give him his drink after he eats his meal and tells me he is finished... he is a bright and sensitive child and accident prone... i swear... he gets boo boos easily... storm is brewing here.. gotta get off puter for now.

[Scamper]

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You are so very welcome. Glad to help. Sorry it took so long. Shel does llike to play on my computer. We play games when mama wants to rest. Sherry is expecting in a couple more months. I've been helping her get ready for a baby shower- yes ahaed of time. Never know. I have to plan all the games to play plus the food menu. So almost done with that. Making the diaper cake tomorrow. Then just going to put it up high. Then I have the little diapers to go with poop in one.

Sounds like ya's had a fun day!

Scamp

[Scamper]

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Markio I'm going to be sending more later. Got a storm cominng in. See if I can't provide more info for you. Treatments are in the back of the book, and sometimes cures. So please check later.

Will also submit some of the tips I use, and find quite helpful. If I can't get back on today, will send tomorrow kiddo.

Glad to help!

Scamp

[Scamper]

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Markio I’m back You still on?

The storm has gone. Although it hit pretty close. Even had an ambulance come by, and fire truck. Got to get the scoop on that later. I missed a couple pages on Hyperactivity. So sending now. Was in too much of a hurry to get it out before the storm’s arrival.

More On HyperactivityI

Confer With the Teacher.
If the attention problems occurs only at school, then there must be a teacher problem. Keep an ear out. If your child likes school, but refuses to go, get this checked out.
There is a reason for it. Arrange a conference with the teacher, and then discuss as possible solution.

Arrange For a hearing Check.
If your child is inattentive and easily distracted, but not overactive or impulsive consider having his hearing checked. It is possible that all the information he’s hearing, isn’t reaching his brain effectively.

Check Out Home Stresses.
If you see distractibility, overactivity, and impulsiveness in your child- maybe you’re going through a divorce, separation or other troublesome times, you need to get your child to express his feelings about them. Try and do some nit – picking when alone.
Get him to open up. These things can bring on temporary behavior.

Variety.

Try to incorporate different things in your child’s life. For instance novelty, variety, color and color. If the child has interest appeal , his attention will be longer.

Turn The Desk.
A child not so easily distracted, from an open room, or window, will focus on homework and other tasks more easier, and for longer periods. So turn the desk facing a wall.

Being A Nuisance.
Always pay attention to the behavior you do like.
Ignore your child when his behavior is, something you don’t like- but can tolerate.

Be Consistent.
Parents need to set up, and stick to schedules, and routines. Ex- the same supper time nightly, same time to watch t. v., do homework, take baths, go to bed, playing, chores etc . If the rules are to be broken, be sure an let your child know ahead of time.
Children with problems often do better, with schedules, and routines.

Studies indicate that Gamma Amino Butyric Acid decreases hyperactivity, as well as the tendency towards violence, epilepsy, mental retardation, and learning disabilities.

Various factors have been linked to hyperactivity including heredity, smoking during pregnancy, oxygen deprivation at birth, environmental pollutants, lead poisoning, and prenatal trauma. A low protein diet may even be a contributing factor.

Symptoms include head knocking, lack of concentration, disturbing other children, self destructiveness, tantrums, impatience, quick frustration and ability to sit.(even at mealtime), clumsiness, sleep disturbances, and failure in school, even if the I Q is normal. Not all symptoms are present in each child.

Hyperactivity is primarily a problem of childhood, adults can be hyper to.

Valerian root Extract has a calming effect. Mix according to age on the label.
This root is good for nervousness, headaches, stress, anxiety, convulsions, muscle cramps and spasms, improves circulation, acts as a sedative, insomnia, gas, colic, and pain.
The roots and rhizomes are used it this root. A very beneficial herb.

Studies indicate that Gamma Amino Butyric Acid - decreases hyperactivity, as well as the tendency towards violence, epilepsy, mental retardation, and learning disabilities.
Gaba can be taken to calm the body the same way a valium, or or Librium, or other tranquilizers without the fear of addiction. Gaba is being recommended in place of many drugs. Gaba functions as a neurotransmitter in the central nervous system by decreasing neuron activity.

A diet is also recommended.

[markio26]

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thanks scamp... storming here still.... raining and thunder.... i will copy all of the info. and reread it when i can tomorrow....chase has been tested for brain activity and ears, and all the add tests and passed... he did have alot of earaches last year and infections and when he did not get his way, he would hold his breath and pass out.. he is 2 now and has outgrown all of that now, thank goodness.. he even pulls off his diaper and goes potty and is very calm about the whole process.. lexie says i am helping him improve in all areas of trouble.. i keep him on a tight schedule with lots of rest.. when i first got him, he took a three hour nap and they told me he would not nap for them....so, i am very pleased with him.. he loves to golf and tee off with real balls and golf club, he doesn't like his play golf set.. so, he is super smart....

[Scamper]

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Ways I Discipline Children.

I say do you see that chair over there? Then I point to it. Well if you don’t stop, you are going there in 10 seconds. If after 10 seconds and no improvement I take them by the hand and sit them in it. Then say you didn’t do what I ask. You set the punishment time, according to the age. I use a timer.
Then after the 10 minutes, say if you continue, you’ll go back again.
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I ignore all promises they make. I have no other siblings around. This is not a game.

When they throw tantrums I just make sure they aren’t hurting themselves.
Then go on about my business and ignore them I don’t even look their way.
If I did this would take place every time they wanted their way.

I set my rules and stick to them. I do not ask if they want a bath, I tell them it is bath time. Or time to eat.
If they give me a problem with getting their hair washed. I say o.k. time to water the flowers. Then go get the watering can. No problem after that.
I give them colored shaving cream. Let them paint each other. Then in 10 minutes out.
I warm up their pj’s while in the bath. When they get out, their nice an toasty and ready to jump into.
I give commands only once. I look each one directly in the eye. Then I know I’ve got their attention, and they’ve got mine. If not obeyed I act upon it.

I don’t argue, and I ignore all protests. I say we’ll talk later.

I explain all punishments. Then I say you hurt mama, because you didn’t do what I asked. Then tell them what would have made mama feel better.

Don’t over praise, just enough is all that’s needed.
I comment on all good deeds. Such as Great Job, or Wow you did that.
Hugs and kisses after.

When we go to the store I give them each 50 cents. Then I say if you act up while were in the store, you don’t get to spend it on the way out. Their usually very good.

When ever they act up I set a timer.

I am consistent with my punishments. They have to know there will be, a punishment for their actions.

Also I correct on the spot. I don’t wait until hours later, or when I get home.
Little ones have pea brains, they can’t remember that long.

I let mine help with the baby. Get the diapers. Oh what a big boy.
They need this. Hugs and kisses. too.

I let them pick their bedtime stories. If more than one child they take turns.

I let them pick out their own clothes. That way they don’t hang in the closet till they rot.

I go to the mall with them. They go off shopping on their own.
Just meet at a certain time. They don’t need a tail following them.

I let them pick out the foods they want to eat. I just watch and make sure they’re healthy.

If they took a toy away from another. I’d say in this house we don’t do that.
We wait until another is through playing with it.

If they don’t put their toys away, they don’t get to play with them for two weeks.

Bullies may get the swing or toy they want. But they usually end up lonely and friendless. Is this what you want? The answer is usually no.

“It makes me feel so good when I see you, sharing with your little brother, instead of hitting him”. This is what I said when I saw a hand going towards her brother.
Then I proceeded to say “ I like the way you two can get along, and I can trust you”.
It stopped the hand, and no hitting after that. That kind of praise is very meaningful. No hitting took place. Now if he had hit him, that would have been a different story.

We go bowling together.

We do several crafts together.

We just have a ball doing all kinds of things together. One big thing is horse back riding.
Their always wantin to go on o the trails. We do this once a month.

Kids will be kids no matter what. Give them a chance to be. Just make sure in the meantime, there is no biting, hitting, kicking and hurting another human being, while being a kid.

If they make mistakes, they will have to pay for them. You just teach them right from wrong before hand. Way too many people develop ulcers and other diseases, worrying about their kids.

Now the way I punish teenagers, is no movies, t.v. video games, or phone privileges.
The duration is usually two weeks.

If they drive the car, no keys for two weeks.

If they leave their bikes out, they don’t get to ride them for two weeks.
This goes for the younger ones to.

Or if they use the car, and don’t put gas in it. No keys for two weeks.

We've never had to do much punishing. We have too many fun times, to have worry about punishments.

I also tie a helium balloon on a belt loop of my kids pants- when we go to the mall.
This keeps track of the little ones in a crowd.

Some tips I learned years ago. Plus some of my own creations. My kids never have been troublesome. Their all very likeable young men and women. We’re very thankful.

Now I’m using the same techniques on other peoples, with success.

You have to remember, that when you punish, you still love them. They must also know this. But when they do wrong, it makes mama very sad. Mama doesn’t like to be sad, and have to punish. Mama would rather be doing something that’s fun with ya.

But I don’t yell. I ‘m not trying to scare, them into the next planet. I’m trying to correct.

PEOPLE OUT THERE MAY NOT AGREE. BUT THAT'S O.K. IT WORKS FOR US.

[markio26]

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really good advice and ideas, scamp.... i always put baseball caps on my kids, and the same color tshirts, with denim pants when we go to the mall or to a park.............i also, take a cell phone pic of them, before we go to these places, so, i have up to date info. and can email the pix in seconds if needed....my spouse would never let me punish my sons for 2 weeks, always a battle of the wills, around here...

[PrincessPerky]

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I think 2 weeks is often a bit long....but letting your kids know that mom and dad do not agree is a problem too.

Generally DH and I talk about something after the fact, and if either feels the punishment is too sever or too long (often the one who gave it) we decide together a proper one, and then tell the kid 'sorry I spoke out of anger, here is a reasonable one'. The goal is eventually to just send them off, then calm down then decide...I actually have done that sometimes. I know time is crucial, but time for me to cool off after DD ruined the library book by coloring in it is pretty important too!

Cell phone pic is a cute idea.

[Scamper]

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HOWTO TOLERATE THE REDS

YOU GO RIGHT AHEAD AND PARTY INTO THE WEE HOURS OF THE MORNING!

Doc Says:

You’ll find out that the town, is not the only thing painted red.
Don’t be surprised if in the morning , your eyes don’t resemble a ruby colored road map.

But folks partying isn’t the only thing that will make your eyes burn red the next morning.
Colds, swimming in chlorinated pools, allergies, will turn eyes bloodshot.
But rest assured, the damage is usually minor and temporary.
Here’s some ways we can whiten up those blues again.

Apply A cold compress.
If the eyes itch the bloodshot look is probably caused by allergies.
So a cold wash cloth placed over the eyes, will soothe the pain and shrink the blood vessels, if you eyes are bloodshot due to allergies. Hold the cloth over the eyes, until the itchiness subsides. Repeat as often as convenient.

Tired Eyes.
Use a warm wash cloth, if the eyes don’t itch. The warm is better for the fatigued eyes. Staying up all night, but don’t itch. Just place the warm cloth over the eyes for 20 minutes.

Contact Wearers.
READ THE LABEL. If you wear contacts and you notice, more eye redness than in the past. Read the label on the lens cleaner. If you’re not using one labeled preservative free, switch to one that is. Preservatives in the cleaner can cause reddened eyes.

Put A Lid On Red Out.
Eye drops that promise to remove redness should be used only occasionally.
They can become habit forming. After using them for a while , you may develop a rebound effect, or if you don’t use the drops your eyes become red. Avoid using these over the counter products for more than four consecutive days. Also try not to use them more than twice a day.

Avoid allergens.
Anybody with allergies, need to, wash their hands after handling pets, makeup, and shampoos. These things could cause red eye flare ups.

[Scamper]

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Emphysema

A typical set of lungs contains about 300 tiny, elastic air sacs that, with every breath, add oxygen to the blood and remove carbon dioxide.

Emphysema occurs when the elasticity in these sacs changes and they enlarge and rupture. Making it impossible to fully exhale.

Time can take some of this blame, since most people experience a change in lung elasticity as they age.- but usually not enough to cause serious problems.

Maybe you can cast some blame on genes, too as a small percentage of the people inherit a protein deficiency that causes emphysema. If you want to point the finger at culprit # 1 it’s demon weed. Most emphysema strikes long term smokers, and is a direct result of smoking.

This is a serious business. It can make breathing difficult and simple chores nearly impossible. It also increases the risk of heart disease by interfering with the passage of blood through the lungs. For many even eating becomes difficult.

Even though it is usually irreversible, here’s what you can do to deemphasize, and breathe easier.

STOP SMOKING NOW - I’M SERIOUS.FOLKS.
When you toss the cancer sticks, you slow the deterioration of your lungs.
This is the best thing you can do, if diagnosed with emphysema. Besides you will boost your feeling of well- being. You’ll be able to exercise longer, and that will improve your comfort in breathing. If you fail to quit, you speed up deterioration of the lungs.
It’s also wise to avoid all second hand smoke. Or any substance that may trigger allergies

Munch A Bunch.
The people with emphysema, cannot fully exhale, the lungs enlarge with trapped air.
These people are better off eating smaller meals, instead of three large.
When you eat a large meal it puts more pressure on the stomach , and pushes up the diaphragm , which makes it more difficult to breathe. So small meals, and eat slowly and chew your food well. This will make it easier on the breathing.
A lot of people either lose weight, or have problems keeping it on. – because eating becomes too difficult. So avoid weight loss, but be sure to eat enough.

Get That Heart Pumping.
Aerobic exercises is very important. It strengthens the heart, and improves breathing. Walking is probably the best thing you can do. – and try to do it daily.
You’ll probably tire quickly, but try to slowly build your endurance so that you can walk for about 20 minutes at least three times a week. Riding a stationery bike, swimming, and participating in low – impact aerobics classes are also good.

Build That Body.
What good are bulging biceps when you have trouble breathing? The muscles in your shoulders, arms, and upper chest comprise, one of the two muscle groups that participate in breathing. The other is the diaphragm.
Whether it is doing something simple like holding wrist or hand weights, or starting a full – fledged weight gaining program. Anything you can do to build up your upper body strength, will help your breathing.

MAKE SURE YOU BREATHE CORRECTLY WHILE PUMPING IRON. EXHALE THROUGH PURSED LIPS AS YOU LIFT.INHALE AS YOU RELAX.

Dress In Baggy duds.
Wear clothing that fits loosely around your chest ,and abdomen.
This allows plenty of room for them to expand freely, - keeping breathing more comfortable.
You might want to try suspenders instead of a belt. A camisole instead of a bra, and no girdle.

Breathe Easier With These Techniques.
Learn to breathe from your diaphragm, not your chest.
Lie down with a book on your stomach, and watch what happens to the book when you breathe. If it moves up and down you’re breathing from your diaphragm.
If not you are breathing from your chest. Practice belly breathing using the diaphragm , rather than the chest. And shoulders – until you’re doing it naturally every day.

ONE OF THE MOST EFFECTIVE BREATHING TECHNIQUES IS TO JUST “BLOW”
Here’s how. Practice by exhaling twice as long as you inhale. Thirty minutes a day concentrate on blowing out slowly through those pursed lips to keep the air ways open.

Profit From Produce.
Some of the most advantageous eats you can have are fresh fruits and vegetables high in vitamin C and beta – carotene. Some evidence suggests that that the vitamin C and beta – carotene may help protect against a decline in lung function.
It may be a very minimal
Effect in those with emphysema. Eating foods rich in these nutrients certainly won’t hurt, and may help.
Good sources of vit C include citrus fruits, strawberries, and other fruits, as well as peppers, and broccoli.
Beta- carotene is abundant in sweet potatoes, squash, carrots and other fruits, and vegetables with yellowish orange color.

EMPHYSEMA IS A VERY SERIOUS CONDITION.

EMPHYSEMA REQUIRES MEDICAL ATTENTION. OTHER RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS, SUCH AS A COLD OR FLU CAN MAKE IT WORSE.
CALL YOUR DOCTOR AT THE FIRST INDICATION THAT YOU HAVE CAUGHT A BUG.
FEVER, CHILLS, OR SEVERE COUGHING.

[Scamper]

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Croup

Doc says:

This is a viral infection that causes the larynx or trachea to narrow during swelling. The larynx goes into spasms, and the sufferer experiences difficulty breathing. A harsh barking cough, hoarseness, tightness in the lungs, and feelings of suffocation. Mucus production may also increase, further clogging airways.

At first you may think it’s just a common cold. It starts off with congestion, a runny nose. And a cough that develops into a barking cough, associated with the croup. Or it could even sound like harsh wheezing noise that is made, when air is breathed in through the constricted windpipe , and over inflamed vocal cords.

Croup mostly occurs in young children and babies between the age of three months and three years. Their airways are much narrower than the adults.

Croup attacks frequently occur at night.

The virus usually runs its course in five or six days.

Eucalyptus Oil
Put a few drops of eucalyptus oil in a vaporizer and let him inhale the steam. It makes it much easier for the child to breathe if the air is kept humidified.

Fenu- Thyme
This thyme is good for congestion.

Ginger
Give your child very warm ginger herb baths. Then immediately wrap him in a heavy towel or blanket, and put him to bed to perspire. This helps to loosen the mucus and rid the body of toxins. Or just let him stay in a steam - filled bathroom for 10 – 15 minutes.
The moisture will help with the breathing.

Fluids
Make sure your child gets plenty of fluids. This helps thin out the mucus. Herbal teas, and homemade soup are good sources.

Onion Packs
Apply hot onion packs over the chest and back three times a day. Slice onions and place them in between cloths, and apply the pack, then cover it with a heating pad. The onion packs open the pores, and relieve congestion.

Croup is a viral infection, so antibiotics will not help.

Fresh cold air . It could help with breathing by reducing the swelling of the trachea, and larynx.

IF YOUR CHILD WITH THE CROUP IS HAVING PROBLEMS BREATHING, TAKE HIM TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM OF THE NEAREST HOSPITAL, FOR TREATMENT AND X RAYS OF THE LARNYX. OXYGEN MAY BE NEEDED.MILDER CASES CAN BE TREATED AT HOME. BUT PARENTS MUST BE ALERST FOR SIGNS OF INCREASING BREATHING DIFFICULTY.