Clove Oil is a wonderful natural numbing agent. I purchased a 2oz bottle when my first child began teething and had 1/2 a bottle left after my second child finished.
Usage: put finger over top of open bottle, tip bottle back and forth so that the oil lightly coats your finger and rub along gumline where needed. Numbs the area for 60 - 90 minutes. Use sparingly.
Friday, July 31, 2009
Depression in Teens
My youngest daughter was diagnosed with depression after her father died. I took her to a psychologist who promptly said she needed drugs.... yes, on the first visit... within the first 10 minutes. I had done my research and knew the stats - "The FDA has determined that antidepressant medications increase the risk of suicidal thinking and behavior in children and adolescents with depression and other psychiatric disorders..." http://www.medicinenet.com/teen_depression/page2.htm so why would I make this choice for my daughter?
Instead, I searched the web and found several places where a change of diet and an addition of specific herbs helped. http://altmedicine.about.com/od/healthconditionsatod/a/Depression1.htm Please note - not all of these are good for teens, you must read up on each and determine the best solution for your family.
I took away all processed foods, all refined sugars, all fast food and replaced with as many fruits and vegetables as I could. I also regulated fatty foods and breads. In addition she started a multi-vitamin for teens, omega 3-6-9 daily, and 60mg of gingko. And finally, a daily exercise routine - no less than 30 minutes of sustained daily exercise.
Please remember, this is what worked best for my daughter. Every child is different. We had to experiment with the treatment over a couple week timeframe. But in the end, you could tell a MARKED improvement in her behavior after only three days. And if she missed a day... it was VERY obvious. This isn't a short term fix. She has been on this for 4+ years and can still slide backwards.
Instead, I searched the web and found several places where a change of diet and an addition of specific herbs helped. http://altmedicine.about.com/od/healthconditionsatod/a/Depression1.htm Please note - not all of these are good for teens, you must read up on each and determine the best solution for your family.
I took away all processed foods, all refined sugars, all fast food and replaced with as many fruits and vegetables as I could. I also regulated fatty foods and breads. In addition she started a multi-vitamin for teens, omega 3-6-9 daily, and 60mg of gingko. And finally, a daily exercise routine - no less than 30 minutes of sustained daily exercise.
Please remember, this is what worked best for my daughter. Every child is different. We had to experiment with the treatment over a couple week timeframe. But in the end, you could tell a MARKED improvement in her behavior after only three days. And if she missed a day... it was VERY obvious. This isn't a short term fix. She has been on this for 4+ years and can still slide backwards.
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