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August 12th, 2010
Constipation, fiber

How to add fiber to a child’s diet

Adding fiber to a child’s diet do take a bit of sneaky planning. Experience has taught me two things concerning children and fiber. Firstly: if you give them a choice between white and whole-wheat bread they will always opt for white. So, do not give them a choice. Buy only whole-wheat. Secondly, certain forms of fiber such [...]

August 11th, 2010
Constipation

Causes of Constipation in Children

Constipation in children is often linked to diet. Studies in Italy have linked cow’s milk to constipation. An allergy to other types of food can lead to a pattern of diarrhea followed by constipation. Fiber. “Picky” eaters tend to avoid foods such as fruit, vegetables and whole-grain which are supposed to add bulk to the [...]

August 5th, 2010
Constipation, enemas

When not to give a Enema to a child

Do not give a enema to child under the following circumstances: rectal bleeding suspected appendicitis (fever, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain) vomiting kidney disease dehydration electrolyte imbalance within 7 days of the previous enema If in any doubt, consult your child’s physician.

July 24th, 2010
Children's Health, Emotional Development, Services

Social Services | Helping Hand/Helpende Hand | Centurion, Gauteng South Africa

The Helping Hand Fund is a charity organization based in Centurion, Gauteng but whose social upliftment service reach far and wide, helping the poor of South Africa to lift themselves from the gutters, and start taking pleasure out of life. The list of social services performed by the Helping Hand Fund are numerous, and are [...]

March 15th, 2010
Constipation

Constipation and Dairy

When a child struggles with chronic constipation the tendency is to increase the amount of fiber and fluid in his diet or to start using laxatives. Very rarely would one suspect that dairy product such a cheese or yogurt could be the cause. Interestingly enough, recent studies have found a strong connection between dairy allergies [...]

March 3rd, 2010
Allergies

SLIT as treatment for allergies

Sublingual immunotherapy – also known as allergy drops or SLIT – is the treatment of allergies by taking allergen serum in drop or tablet form under the tongue. It works on the same principal as allergy shots (SCIT) but because it is not injected it is less traumatic, especially for children. With the recent advancement [...]

March 1st, 2010
Allergies

SCIT as treatment for allergies

Subcutaneous Immunotherapy (SCIT), or allergy shots as it is also known, can be considered as a way of treating allergies in children over the age of 5.  It will be considered in cases of severe reactions to allergens that is difficult to avoid. Also in cases where allergies do not respond to prescription medication or [...]

February 25th, 2010
Allergies

Allergies and Cockroaches

When considering environmental allergens and inhalants one automatically think of  pollen, dust mites and mold. One would hardly consider cockroaches as an allergen. The surprising fact of the matter is that a study on inner-city children revealed that 37% of them were allergic to cockroaches opposed to the 35% to dust and 23% to cats. [...]

February 24th, 2010
Allergies

Treatment of Environmental Allergies

Environmental allergies to pollen, dust mites, mold and even cockroaches can impact severely on a child’s quality of life by triggering asthma and repeated respiratory infections. Treatment normally consists of three basic methods. Medication like antihistamines, decongestants and steroid nasal sprays. Immunotherapy – which is not a full-proof method at all. Avoidance of the allergen. [...]

February 22nd, 2010
Allergies

Allergy and Intollerance Tests

Performing allergy tests on young children is a very controversial subject. Often a Physician would rather suggest avoiding those foods that are known to cause allergens such as dairy, wheat, soy and nuts. Whether it is a priority to identify possible  allergens will very much rely on a child’s symptoms. If a child normally develops [...]

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