Re: Help with child with cerebral palsey

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what is his diet and meds?

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From: Caroline <ladyguinevere@...>Subject: Help with child with cerebral palsey"health " <health >Date: Thursday, October 30, 2008, 2:03 PMWe have a young man here at school who has cerebral palsey. His mom is looking for some assistance in loosening his bowels without making them so loose that he has an accident like he did this morning.

Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

Caroline

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I can't say. Mom is not a healthy person either so I am sure his diet is standard american. I really don't know what mess he is taking. Just know he needs something to help him go to the bathroom without giving him too loose bowels. I thought maybe a tea or something like that that maybe he could drink semi warm with some stevia added to sweeten it a bit. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Caroline Sent from Caroline's iPhoneOn Nov 2, 2008, at 8:03 PM, Suzanne <suziesgoats@...> wrote:

what is his diet and meds?

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From: Caroline <ladyguinevereearthlink (DOT) net>Subject: Help with child with cerebral palsey"health " <health >Date: Thursday, October 30, 2008, 2:03 PMWe have a young man here at school who has cerebral palsey. His mom is

looking for some assistance in loosening his bowels without making

them so loose that he has an accident like he did this morning.

Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

Caroline

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Check these out... also, low fluid intake or low fiber diet could case constipation...

Herbs

The use of herbs is a time-honored approach to strengthening the body and treating symptoms. Herbs, however, contain active substances that can trigger side effects and interact with other herbs, supplements, or medications. For these reasons, herbs should be taken with care and only under the supervision of a practitioner knowledgeable in the field of herbal medicine.

Aloe (Aloe vera/Aloe barbadensis/Aloe ferox)

Aloe juice (also known as aloe latex or aloe sap) is a yellow, bitter liquid derived from the outer layer of the aloe leaf. It contains substances that, when taken by mouth, have very strong laxative effects. Although aloe latex (which differs from aloe gel) is a powerful laxative, it is not used frequently because it can cause painful cramping. Other gentler, herbal laxatives from the same plant family as aloe (such as cascara and senna) are generally recommended first.

Others

Additional herbs that have been used traditionally for constipation or to treat general digestive disorders are listed below. Since there has been little research regarding these herbs for constipation or other digestive disorders, it is particularly important to check about safety with a healthcare professional trained in herbal medicine as well as with your doctor before using any of them.

Burdock root ( Arctium lappa/Arctium minus/Arctium tomentosum ) Dandelion ( Taraxacum officinale ) Dong quai ( sinensis ) Flaxseed ( Linum usitatissimum ) Ginger ( Zingiber officinale )

Homeopathy

Although very few studies have examined the effectiveness of specific homeopathic therapies, professional homeopaths may consider the following remedies for the treatment of constipation based on their knowledge and experience. Before prescribing a remedy, homeopaths take into account a person's constitutional type. A constitutional type is defined as a person's physical, emotional, and psychological makeup. An experienced homeopath assesses all of these factors when determining the most appropriate treatment for each individual.

Calcarea carbonica -- for constipation without the urge to have a bowel movement; for children who often feel better when constipated rather than when bowel habits are normal; this remedy is most appropriate for individuals who tend to be overweight, lack stamina, experience heartburn, and produce sour-smelling belches; the individual may also suffer from pica (a craving for something not normally considered nutritional, such as dirt, clay, or chalk) and milk sensitivity. Nux vomica -- for constipation accompanied by a constant urge to move the bowels, but with little success; or for constipation associated with overeating, alcohol, or drug use; this remedy is most appropriate for individuals who tend to be sensitive to noise, odors, and light Silica -- for constipation with the sensation that stool remains in the rectum after bowel movements; children for whom this remedy is appropriate may be wary of going to the bathroom; this remedy is most appropriate for individuals who tend to dislike cold temperatures but prefer cold foods and drinks Bryonia -- for constipation with large, hard, dry stools; food feels like a lump in the individual's stomach and he or she may suffer from headaches with pain in both temples that may worsen with motion; this remedy is most appropriate for individuals who tend to be disagreeable, prefer cool rooms with open air, and whose thirst is quenched with cold drinks Lycopodium -- for small, hard stools with flatulance and bloating following a meal; this remedy is appropriate for individuals, particularly children, who fear being alone and have worsened symptoms in the late afternoon and early evening

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From: Caroline <ladyguinevere@ earthlink. net>Subject: [HAWK_Health_ Awareness] Help with child with cerebral palsey"HAWK_Health_ Awareness" <HAWK_Health_ Awareness>Date: Thursday, October 30, 2008, 2:03 PMWe have a young man here at school who has cerebral palsey. His mom is looking for some assistance in loosening his bowels without making them so loose that he has an accident like he did this morning.

Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

Caroline

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