Healthy Children

Silver Shield and Silver Shield Gel

SILVER SHIELD W/AQUA SOL (18 PPM) (4 FL. OZ.) and Silver Shield Gel (3 oz. tube) has been proven over and over to be the Champion in not only fighting influenza of all sorts but also bacterial infections and microbial infections and more. Use the Gel on your hands and your children’s hands twice a day. I would suggest – but it is best to check with your Naturopathic doctor or MD – that you can give children that are 12 and over 1 teaspoon twice a day at the beginning of a sickness and for up to a week.  It is suspended in a liquid form in such a way that it cannot build up in your system. Adults would take 1-2 teaspoons twice a day.

If you are interested in giving a younger child the Silver Shield, you would need to consult a Naturopathic doctor (ND), family doctor, or pediatrician. I am starting a list of NDs and Chiropractors from around the country to help you find just the right health care for you and your family. Go to the tab at the top that says “Referrals”.

Read the Stated Facts about Silver Shield below.

Patent number 7135195 – Refer to pages 2 and 3 where it speaks about how it has proven to kill MRSA,  H. Influenza, Klebsiella, Flu Viruses, Bacterial Infections, Pneumonia, Mycobateria, Staph Infection, Enterococcus, Salmonella, E Coli, other bacterias, Candida (internally and externally), and Black Mold.

EPA certified – Certificate number is 73499-2. In this certification it states that our silver is safe for commercial use, industrial use, pesticide use (can be sprayed on plants safely), surface disinfectant, and hospital disinfectant to kill AIDS virus, Bird Flu, and bacterias.  Silver IV’s and catheters are now made to avoid infections and they are antimicrobial.

FDA approved. It surpassed all of their tests. In vitro, instead of days or weeks, it killed all of those listed above in the Patent area in one hour or less and continued to keep it gone past the 28 day requirement.

Nelson Labs tested our Silver Shield for Staph, MRSA, Candida, Pseud. aerogmosa, and for VREnterococcus (which has no known medicines that can kill this deadly bacteria. Our silver, in vitro, killed them all.

Current Science Investigative 2008 states that our silver destroys bacteria that is harmful but not the healthy ones needed in internally to stay healthy. )My note – Antibiotics kills them all and sometimes cannot or does not successfully kill the bad guys.) They further state that it destroys bacteria, viruses, mold which included black mold.

Merck manual for doctors says it is not a heavy metal when it is not of the salt base form. (Ours is not salt based. ) It speaks of silver bandages (which my brother-in-law had on his arms, face and leg when he was severely burned and is so healed now that he has no scarring), liquid silver is what they put in your baby’s eyes when it is first born to prevent eye disease or infections that can lead to blindness, and has over 50 listings of hospital uses.

Physicians Desk Reference says it is antimicrobial, safe for babies eyes, and for the uses of  silver bandages.

NOTE: These manuals are proofed by 100 or more people and it has to be proof positive to be published in journals.

There are several science magazines showing tests against all the above mentioned plus SARS such as the article by R. Roy and several associates in Current Science 2009. This states that silver is equal to most prescribed antibiotics and is without resistance.

Retired General, Dir. of Integrative Center for Homeland Security

http://tamhsc.edu/homeland/bio.html Link for more information on the General.

Former Surgeon General of the Air Force, General P.K. Carlton, M.D. who is now Director of Integrative Center for Homeland Security 2009, recommends that for fighting and destroying SARS, Staph, Bubonic Plaque, and for Microbials that our Silver Shield should be stock piled for the US public.

Nature’s Sunshine Products, the company that makes the Silver Shield, has done hundreds of tests against most of the above listed illnesses and found it destroyed the virus, fungus, bacteria in the same way that the federal testing showed. It is consistent across the board. With testing now being done on Anthrax and upcoming testing, if it is not in full swing already, on the Swine Flu.

Look under Virus/Bacterial Tab for more information on how and when to use Silver Shield.

Eczema and Infants

It always happens that when I am researching something for someone that I stumble onto some other exciting information.

The womb sits right under the colon. If the mom has an unclean colon, then it leaks out toxins that are not being passed and they can be absorbed into the womb. Babies can be born with toxins that stress the liver and the other large cleaning organ is the skin. If the liver is stressed, the skin will take over the job. So if the baby’s liver is already overworking or not able to clear out all of the toxins, the skin will try to do the job. When the toxins come through the skin layers, they make the skin burn and itch. It is so important to keep baby’s skin clean and to not use chemical based creams or powders or bath soaps on their delicate skin. Burt’s Bees has good baby products. Arrowroot is a white herb that is ground to a very soft powder and is wonderful to dust baby’s bottom with instead of talc.

There is another reason for baby eczema or dermatitis that I did not know and that is a biotin deficiency. Biotin is one of the B vitamins and is found in mother’s milk. There are substances and medicines that can destroy biotin and leave baby open for skin problems. Antibiotics are needed at times but along with killing off the good flora/bacteria in the colon it also destroys the biotin in the system. When baby is old enough for foods, you can give them egg yolks, rolled oats, chicken, lamb, brown rice,  lamb and some beef. These foods supply the best biotin if they are made fresh and not jarred.

If you are still nursing, you can eat from the list above and add in brewers yeast (capsules), lamb, beans, raw nuts, fish, and wheat germ. The vitamin is then passed on to baby. I always took Brewers Yeast when I was nursing. It also increased my milk supply. It is very important that you are taking a very good supplement like our Nature’s Prenatal® (180 tabs) even after delivery and until you stop nursing. Then you can switch to an adult multivitamin and mineral such as Multiple Vitamin & Mineral T/R (60 tabs) or look under Women’s Concerns and check out all the Vitamin/Mineral supplements we have. Biotin is found to be necessary for the metabolism of carbs, protein, and fats. It promotes normal growth and mental health. It is one of the B vtamins that is good for maintaining healthy skin, the sebaceous glands, nerves, hair, and even the bone marrow. For adults there are so many more helps by getting enough biotin daily. Biotin is needed in very small quantities in all living tissue.

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An excellent book to keep on hand is “Smart Medicine for a Healthier Child” by Zand, Walton, and Roundtree.

This book has a doctor’s, a nurse’s, and a LAc, OMD’s directions on how to properly care for your child. It gives all kinds of herbal suggestions, conventional medicines and so much more. The one thing I really like  is that it clearly outlines  when you need to see the doctor. As much as I prefer herbal remedies, there is a time for taking your child to the doctor or even the hospital. If you are lucky enough to have a doctor that has at least some knowledge of nutrition, herbs and supplements, all the better.

In this book, you will see all the categories covered when looking up one subject and the cautions that might be needed.  For instance, when you look up Influenza, you will find a quick summary, conventional treatment with dietary guidelines, then nutritional supplements, herbal treatments, homeopathy, Bach Flower remedies, Acupressure, general recommendations, and prevention. In the back, you will find the acupressure  points clearly diagrammed. I have used these many times and they do work. When my daughter came down with influenza and it affected her sinuses and chest, I did the acupressure points and her head cleared and her nose ran like crazy! It was like a river was set free. She recovered quickly after that and of course a round of herbal supplements and warm baths helped as well. When my children became ill, they did not stay that way long. Usually their turn around time was 1-4 days without complications or a long recovery.

This book was a boon to my peace of mind and it enabled me to make wise decisions for my children especially in the  middle of the night when those little rascals seem to become ill.

Children’s Products for Good Health

Our children need healthy diets and exercise in order to fend off illnesses. We can assist them by giving them good supplements to make up for the snacks and sodas and processed foods we all enjoy at times. Nature’s Sunshine is just announcing several new products for children. One of them is a probiotic which is very helpful after taking a series of antibiotics. Antibiotics are necessary at times but it is important to understand that it kills off the good bacteria and just eating yogurt will not give back all the needed good guys. This is a product that if taken at the outset of an illness can help stop the progression of the sickness. Omega 3 Fatty Acids are not just for grownups. Kids need to protect their hearts from an early age. Doctors are saying that many children begin heart health problems by the age of 2. Omegas are good for the skin as well. Let’s give our kids the edge on future good health by knowing what they need now. Read about each new product by clicking on the link. For any additional information, leave me a comment or email me and I will get back to you right away.

SUNSHINE HEROES MULTIPLE VITAMIN & MINERAL (90 SOFT CHEWS),

SUNSHINE HEROES OMEGA 3 WITH DHA (90 SOFT CHEWS)

SUNSHINE HEROES PROBIOTIC POWER (90 SOFT CHEWS)

Here is a link that will show some testing on probiotics with children and how it affects good health and how it stops illness. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19651563?itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVDocSum&ordinalpos=1

SUNSHINE HEROES WHOLE FOOD-ANTIOXIDANT (90 SOFT CHEWS)

SUNSHINE HEROES WHOLE FOODS-PAPAYAZYME (90 SOFT CHEWS)

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Earaches

Many doctors are now not wanting to give antibiotics for ear infections. Here are some suggestions about what I do to get rid of them.

My mom always put a few drops of peroxide in each ear, let it bubble for awhile, put in a tiny bit of cotton and turn our head in the other directions so it could empty. Then we would do the other side if necessary. I still do that but then follow it with drops of CBG or Garlic oil. If the eardrum is intact, you can put in a few warm (not hot) drops of olive oil too. Old fashioned remedy but it works on earaches that are not severe. It is very soothing. My mom did that too. Some friends from my Garden blog just reminded me that their mom’s did that as well.

I would refer to the Book above on how to do massage to release the fluids in the ear canal. I did this once on myself and heard a soft pop and felt all the fluid leave the Eustachian tube. Pain gone! Did this massage on my children, for friends, and showed them how to do it on their own children. It is so important to learn these simple massages. They do work.

Combination CBG Extract (2 fl. oz.)

After the peroxide has drained, I put in a few drops of the CBG, have the child lie still for a few minutes, gently put in the cotton, and they let them go about their day. The Passion Flower and Valerian  in this combination helps with the pain while the other ingredients fight the infection. I usually will do this 2-3 times a day and then also give them the CBG by mouth as directed.

Combination CBG Extract contains:
Black cohosh root
Chickweed aerial parts
Golden seal root
Passion flower aerial parts
Licorice root
Valerian root

This can also be taken by mouth to fight off infections and to build the immune system. Click on the link and read all about this great product. I keep this product on hand all year long.

Garlic Oil (60 caps)

I prick a small hole in a capsule and squeeze a few drops in the ear, have the child lie still for a few minutes, gently put in the cotton, and then allow them to get up. The excess will drain out but the ear canal will be well coated with this natural antibiotic.

Description: Garlic Oil [Immune] contains the antioxidant germanium and several sulfur compounds.

Each softgel capsule provides 220 mg garlic oil, equivalent to 1,000 mg fresh garlic cloves, in a base of soybean oil to ensure potency.

It may be used externally or it can be consumed to support immune function.

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Adults: Take 1 capsule with a meal three times daily.

Colds and Flu

CC-A w/Yerba Santa (2 fl. oz.)

CC-A with Yerba Santa [Immune, Respiratory].

This longtime favorite contains:
Rose hips
Chamomile flowers
Mullein leaves
Yarrow flowers
Yerba santa leaves
Golden seal root
Myrrh gum
Peppermint leaves
Sage flowers
Astragalus root
Slippery elm bark
Lemon grass herb
Capsicum fruit.

Adults: Take 20–25 drops in 2 oz. of warm water with a meal twice daily.
Children: Take approximately 10–15 drops in 2 oz. warm water with a meal twice daily.

4 Kids Too!

Cold (Children’s) (1 fl. oz.), Herbasaurs®

Description: Herbasaurs Cold [Respiratory] is a natural homeopathic medicine for the relief of symptoms of minor colds, including runny nose, sneezing, headache and minor sore throat pain.

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Usage: For children and infants over the age of 4 months, take 3–5 drops under the tongue every 15–20 minutes until symptoms improve, then every two–four hours until symptoms are relieved. Administer to children under 4 months only under the advice of a health care professional.

VS-C® Liquid (2 fl. oz.)

purslane herb

Benefits:
•Supports the immune system.
•Fights off biological stressors.
•Nourishes the liver.

VS-C or VS-C concentrate (for California purchases-they will not let us sell the regular VS-C and this is also good for those who don’t want to take a lot of pills)

. These herbs create a favorable environment for microbial balance and overall health, support detoxification and promote a healthy respiratory tract. Originally developed by Dr. Wenwei Xie, VS-C is exclusive to Nature’s Sunshine.

It contains the following time-honored botanicals:
Dandelion root
Purslane herb
Indigo leaves and root
Thlaspi herb
Bupleurum root
Typhonium rhizome
Scute root
Cinnamon twig
Licorice root
Ginseng root

VS-C is also available in liquid form, with the components of its dried counterpart extracted and preserved in a glycerin base.

NOTE: Pregnant or lactating women should consult their health care professional prior to taking this supplement.

Adults: Take 4 capsules two–four times daily; liquid, take 30–40 drops two–four times daily.
Children: Use half the adult recommendation.

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I would also include these products at the first sign of a cold or flu.

SUNSHINE HEROES PROBIOTIC POWER (90 SOFT CHEWS)

SUNSHINE HEROES WHOLE FOOD-ANTIOXIDANT (90 SOFT CHEWS)

Elderberry Plus (60 chewable tabs), Herbasaurs®

Herbasaurs Chewable Elderberry Plus [Immune, Respiratory] nutritionally supports the immune and respiratory
systems. Contains elderberry fruit concentrate plus the powerful adaptogens reishi mushroom and
astragalus—all known historically for their ability to support the immune system.

It’s flavored with lemon and lime and sweetened with fructose. Each Dinotab® is stamped with a friendly NSP Herbasaurs character.

Children: Chew 1–2 tablets daily with meals.

Antioxidants w/Grapine® (120 chewable tabs), Herbasaurs®

Benefits:
•Quenches free radicals.
•Supports the energy generation process.
•Comes in easy-to-take, chewable Dinotabs®.

Herbasaurs Chewable Antioxidants with Grapine® [Vital Nutrition, Immune] is designed especially for children. Antioxidants help young, growing bodies fight the damaging effects of free radicals caused by pollutants, sunlight and even exercise. For increased antioxidant protection, this supplement contains beta-carotene, vitamins C and E, Grapine and licorice flavonoid extract (a potent, tasteless antioxidant). Use in conjunction with Herbasaurs Chewable Multiple Vitamins Plus Iron. Tablets have a pleasant lemon-lime flavor. An Herbasaurs character is stamped on each Dinotab®.

Children: Chew 1–2 tablets daily with a meal. (Note: Grapine is the NSP name for authentic proanthocyanidins sourced from grape seeds and maritime pine bark.)

Recovery (14.8 oz.)

Recovery [Structural] helps keep the body hydrated and replaces certain nutrients that are used or perspired away during higher levels of activity. This drink nourishes the body both during and after activity. It helps replenish liquids and lost electrolytes, and helps to balance acid levels in the muscles during exercise.

Recovery also helps replenish electrolytes lost due to other conditions and is recommended for young children, adults and seniors.

Cranky Baby

If your baby is teething, tired, and out of sorts. There are some helps for you.

Lobelia Essence (2 fl. oz.)

Even though on my website it says it is for respiratory and to help adults relax or quit smoking, there is much more to Lobelia. Reading in the How to Herb Book, I had learned that by rubbing a drop or two onto your fingers and then onto the shoulders of a cranky child that it helped them to calm down and if it is bedtime, it helped them to relax and go to sleep. I have done this on several occasions and it worked like magic. It is also good to rub a tiny dot onto a baby’s gums when they are having trouble with teething and swollen gums. The book says it is good for croup and respiratory problems. I know this has worked for me many, many times when I had asthma. Even though I no longer have asthma, I keep it in my purse at all times. There have been times when moms have asked me for help with their uncontrollably crying baby or for my friend’s teenage daughter who was having trouble breathing. I put it on sore muscles or on my neck and shoulders if I am tense. You can use it on ringworm, bruises and insect bites. It calms the tissues on contact. This lobelia is not the one you have in your hanging baskets. Pretty as that plant is, it is not the medicinal one used in the herbal world.

Catnip & Fennel (2 fl. oz.)

Catnip & Fennel [Digestive, Nervous] liquid is a combination of two time-honored botanicals that primarily support the digestive and nervous systems.

Catnip contains natural trace minerals and vitamins.
Fennel also contains important trace minerals.

NSP’s method of extraction produces herbs that are easily assimilated, highly concentrated and preservative-free. Liquid herbs can be taken straight from the dropper or used in tea.

Adults: Take 1/2 to 1 teaspoon in water with a meal three times daily.
Children: Take 1/4 teaspoon in water with a meal three times daily.

Catnip is wonderful for stomach gas and helps in digestion, colic, teething, and fevers. Just a few drops are all that is needed.

Fennel is good for colic, stomach aches for all ages, and aids in digestion.

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