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Natural Remedy for Colic

FENNEL TEA

1 Tablespoon Fennel Seed

1 Cup Water

Add Fennel seed to boiling water. Remove from heat and cover. Allow to steep for 20 minutes. Strain fennel seed and throw away. Allow fennel tea to cool to room temperature. Give 2-3 teaspoons for fennel tea to infant (a dropper works best). One batch of fennel tea can be kept up to 5 days if refridgerated.

Why should children have chiropractic?

More and more parents are seeking chiropractic care for their children.Many spinal problems seen in adults began as early as birth. Even so called 'natural' birthing methods can stress an infant's spine and developing nerve system. The resulting irritation can be the cause of many newborn health complaints. Colic, breathing problems, nursing difficulties, sleep disturbances, allergic reactions and chronic infections can often be traced to stressful births.

Since significant spinal and cranial trauma can occur at birth, many parents have their newborns checked right after birth. As the infant grows, learning to hold up the head, sitting, crawling and initial walking stages are all times in spinal development where injury may occur and therefore spinal alignment can be adversely affected. They are therefore important times to have a child checked by a Doctor of Chiropractic.

As the child begins to participate in regular childhood activities like skating or riding a bike and experiences traumas associated with these activities, small dysfunctions can occur.  If neglected, the injuries during this period of rapid growth may lead to more serious problems later in life. Subtle trauma throughout childhood may affect the future development of the spine leading to impaired nervous system function. Any interference to the vital nerve system will adversely affect the body's ability to function at its best.

One of the most common reason parents seek care for their child is trauma from an injury of some sort. These may or may not result in immediate pain or symptoms. A chiropractic visit can identify potential injury from these traumas, make the correction early in life and help avoid many of the health complaints seen later in adults.

Another sought out reason for care is the resolution of a particular symptom or condition. Parents seek care for conditions such as colic, ear infections, asthma, allergies and headaches (to name a few) because they have heard from other parents that chiropractic care can help.

It is important to understand that the doctor of chiropractic does not treat conditions or diseases. The expertise of the chiropractor is in checking the child's spine for any problems that have arose or may arise therefore affecting overall body function.

The doctor of chiropractic will take a case history and perform a chiropractic exam to determine if any problems exist. Chiropractic adjusting procedures are modified to fit a child's size, weight, and unique spinal condition. They are both gentle and specific to the child's developing spinal structures. Most parents report that their children enjoy their chiropractic adjustments and look forward to subsequent visits. They also report that their children experience a greater level of health while under regular chiropractic care. (modified, J. Ohm, DC)