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Every Parents’ Guide to Every Parents’ Guide to
Naturally Supporting aNaturally Supporting aHealthy Immune Healthy Immune ResponseResponse
Every Parents’ Guide to Every Parents’ Guide to
Naturally Supporting aNaturally Supporting aHealthy Immune Healthy Immune ResponseResponseNOTE: Use PAGE UP / PAGE DOWN to change slides OR wait for auto-transitions.
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FeverFever
Fever may be THE MOST IMPORTANT part Fever may be THE MOST IMPORTANT part of a healthy immune response.of a healthy immune response.
Regularly giving medications to “kill” a Regularly giving medications to “kill” a fever teaches your body fever teaches your body notnot to mount a to mount a proper, full scale response.proper, full scale response.
Fever may be THE MOST IMPORTANT part Fever may be THE MOST IMPORTANT part of a healthy immune response.of a healthy immune response.
Regularly giving medications to “kill” a Regularly giving medications to “kill” a fever teaches your body fever teaches your body notnot to mount a to mount a proper, full scale response.proper, full scale response.
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FeverFever
New evidence suggests fevers are New evidence suggests fevers are developmentally importantdevelopmentally important
New evidence suggests fevers are New evidence suggests fevers are developmentally importantdevelopmentally important
Following fevers, researchers Following fevers, researchers observe:observe:
Growth spurtsGrowth spurts Increased maturityIncreased maturity Improvements in Improvements in
cognitive reasoningcognitive reasoning
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Normal, healthy body temperatureNormal, healthy body temperature 98.6°F / 36.9°C98.6°F / 36.9°C
Normal, healthy body temperatureNormal, healthy body temperature 98.6°F / 36.9°C98.6°F / 36.9°C
FeverFever
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What is High EnoughWhat is High Enough
In order to be In order to be effective, effective, a fever must reach a fever must reach AT LEASTAT LEAST 99.5°F / 37.6°C 99.5°F / 37.6°C
Most Bacteria & Most Bacteria & Viruses cannot live at Viruses cannot live at these temperatures!these temperatures!
In order to be In order to be effective, effective, a fever must reach a fever must reach AT LEASTAT LEAST 99.5°F / 37.6°C 99.5°F / 37.6°C
Most Bacteria & Most Bacteria & Viruses cannot live at Viruses cannot live at these temperatures!these temperatures!
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Help that Healthy Fever Along!Help that Healthy Fever Along! Hot drinks, soupsHot drinks, soups Cayenne pepper foot bathCayenne pepper foot bath Hot shower, steam, saunaHot shower, steam, sauna Wool or down blanketsWool or down blankets
Help that Healthy Fever Along!Help that Healthy Fever Along! Hot drinks, soupsHot drinks, soups Cayenne pepper foot bathCayenne pepper foot bath Hot shower, steam, saunaHot shower, steam, sauna Wool or down blanketsWool or down blankets
Generate a Good FeverGenerate a Good Fever
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Is A Fever Dangerous?Is A Fever Dangerous?
Infants Infants (< 2 mo.):(< 2 mo.): 102°F / 38.9°C102°F / 38.9°CGO TO EMERGENCY ROOM ASAPGO TO EMERGENCY ROOM ASAP
Children:Children: 105°F / 40.5°C105°F / 40.5°CURGENT, SEE YOUR DOCTORURGENT, SEE YOUR DOCTOR
Adults: Adults: 106.5°F / 41.4°C106.5°F / 41.4°CNEARING THE DANGER ZONENEARING THE DANGER ZONE
Infants Infants (< 2 mo.):(< 2 mo.): 102°F / 38.9°C102°F / 38.9°CGO TO EMERGENCY ROOM ASAPGO TO EMERGENCY ROOM ASAP
Children:Children: 105°F / 40.5°C105°F / 40.5°CURGENT, SEE YOUR DOCTORURGENT, SEE YOUR DOCTOR
Adults: Adults: 106.5°F / 41.4°C106.5°F / 41.4°CNEARING THE DANGER ZONENEARING THE DANGER ZONE
Danger ZoneDanger ZoneDanger ZoneDanger Zone
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MEDICAL EMERGENCYMEDICAL EMERGENCY
107°F/41.6°C or higher107°F/41.6°C or higher EMERGENCY - Brain damage may occur EMERGENCY - Brain damage may occur
107°F/41.6°C or higher107°F/41.6°C or higher EMERGENCY - Brain damage may occur EMERGENCY - Brain damage may occur
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Febrile ConvulsionsFebrile Convulsions
Convulsions/seizures are NOT Convulsions/seizures are NOT necessarily related to high fevers.necessarily related to high fevers.
They’re related to They’re related to RAPID CHANGES RAPID CHANGES IN TEMPERATURE.IN TEMPERATURE.
Tend to run in families.Tend to run in families.
Convulsions/seizures are NOT Convulsions/seizures are NOT necessarily related to high fevers.necessarily related to high fevers.
They’re related to They’re related to RAPID CHANGES RAPID CHANGES IN TEMPERATURE.IN TEMPERATURE.
Tend to run in families.Tend to run in families.
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Febrile ConvulsionsFebrile Convulsions
Really scary for parents!Really scary for parents!
Should be evaluated by doctor but Should be evaluated by doctor but not necessarily emergency.not necessarily emergency.
Not particularly dangerous.Not particularly dangerous.
No higher risk of No higher risk of brain damage.brain damage.
Really scary for parents!Really scary for parents!
Should be evaluated by doctor but Should be evaluated by doctor but not necessarily emergency.not necessarily emergency.
Not particularly dangerous.Not particularly dangerous.
No higher risk of No higher risk of brain damage.brain damage.
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Supportive TreatmentsSupportive Treatments
So if giving MEDICINE to kill the So if giving MEDICINE to kill the fever and manage other symptoms fever and manage other symptoms is out…is out…
So if giving MEDICINE to kill the So if giving MEDICINE to kill the fever and manage other symptoms fever and manage other symptoms is out…is out…
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Moderate feverModerate fevercheck temp every 30-45 min.check temp every 30-45 min.
High feverHigh fevercheck temp every 15 min.check temp every 15 min.
If fever creeps toward “Danger Zone” If fever creeps toward “Danger Zone” monitor every 5 min. & bring it down slowly.monitor every 5 min. & bring it down slowly.
Watch for behavioural changesWatch for behavioural changes
Moderate feverModerate fevercheck temp every 30-45 min.check temp every 30-45 min.
High feverHigh fevercheck temp every 15 min.check temp every 15 min.
If fever creeps toward “Danger Zone” If fever creeps toward “Danger Zone” monitor every 5 min. & bring it down slowly.monitor every 5 min. & bring it down slowly.
Watch for behavioural changesWatch for behavioural changes
Monitor your sick child closely…Monitor your sick child closely… Monitor your sick child closely…Monitor your sick child closely…
MonitorMonitor
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Manage High FeversManage High Fevers ““Warming socksWarming socks” treatment” treatment
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Cool compressesCool compresses Lukewarm bath, sponge-bath Lukewarm bath, sponge-bath
with lukewarm peppermint teawith lukewarm peppermint tea Turn on a fanTurn on a fan Cool drinksCool drinks
Supportive TreatmentsSupportive Treatments
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Manage other symptomsManage other symptoms STAY HYDRATED!STAY HYDRATED!
tea with honey, soup, watertea with honey, soup, water
Neti pot for nasal/sinus Neti pot for nasal/sinus congestioncongestion
Steam inhalationSteam inhalation PoulticesPoultices
Manage other symptomsManage other symptoms STAY HYDRATED!STAY HYDRATED!
tea with honey, soup, watertea with honey, soup, water
Neti pot for nasal/sinus Neti pot for nasal/sinus congestioncongestion
Steam inhalationSteam inhalation PoulticesPoultices
Supportive TreatmentsSupportive Treatments
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Garlic Garlic (antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal)(antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal)
Ginger Ginger (antibacterial, antifungal, helps (antibacterial, antifungal, helps prevent nausea and cramping)prevent nausea and cramping)
Onion Onion (antibacterial, mild anti-viral)(antibacterial, mild anti-viral)
Essential oils Essential oils (rosemary, eucalyptus,(rosemary, eucalyptus,ginger, lavender, tea tree, and many more!)ginger, lavender, tea tree, and many more!)
Supportive TreatmentsSupportive Treatments
Herbals from HomeHerbals from Home Herbals from HomeHerbals from Home
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GARLIC & ONION SYRUP(anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal)
Great for cough, cold, flu and so much more!
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Health Store RemediesHealth Store Remedies
SambucolSambucolor Sambuguardor Sambuguard
Echinacea Echinacea & Goldenseal& Goldenseal
SambucolSambucolor Sambuguardor Sambuguard
Echinacea Echinacea & Goldenseal& Goldenseal
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Health Store RemediesHealth Store Remedies
Vitamin C & D Vitamin C & D (antiviral, and more!)(antiviral, and more!)
Zinc Zinc (immune support)(immune support)
HomeopathicsHomeopathics
Vitamin C & D Vitamin C & D (antiviral, and more!)(antiviral, and more!)
Zinc Zinc (immune support)(immune support)
HomeopathicsHomeopathics
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So a loved one is under the weather...So a loved one is under the weather...
How do I know when to worry?How do I know when to worry?
So a loved one is under the weather...So a loved one is under the weather...
How do I know when to worry?How do I know when to worry?
Signs it’s a Medical EmergencySigns it’s a Medical Emergency
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Serious Lung or Heart ProblemSerious Lung or Heart Problem
Difficulty breathing Difficulty breathing (when not coughing)(when not coughing)
Bloody mucus Bloody mucus (spit)(spit)
Chest painChest pain
Difficulty breathing Difficulty breathing (when not coughing)(when not coughing)
Bloody mucus Bloody mucus (spit)(spit)
Chest painChest pain
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Cyanosis is the first VISIBLE sign Cyanosis is the first VISIBLE sign that the patient is not getting that the patient is not getting enough oxygen to enough oxygen to cells/tissues/organs.cells/tissues/organs.
Bluish or gray discoloration of the skin and Bluish or gray discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes.mucous membranes.
Usually first seen around the lips and in the Usually first seen around the lips and in the mouth.mouth.
Then on fingertips (under fingernails) and Then on fingertips (under fingernails) and toes.toes.
Cyanosis is the first VISIBLE sign Cyanosis is the first VISIBLE sign that the patient is not getting that the patient is not getting enough oxygen to enough oxygen to cells/tissues/organs.cells/tissues/organs.
Bluish or gray discoloration of the skin and Bluish or gray discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes.mucous membranes.
Usually first seen around the lips and in the Usually first seen around the lips and in the mouth.mouth.
Then on fingertips (under fingernails) and Then on fingertips (under fingernails) and toes.toes.
Cyanosis(Poor oxygen exchange)
Cyanosis(Poor oxygen exchange)
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Cyanosis(Poor oxygen exchange)
Cyanosis(Poor oxygen exchange)
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DehydrationDehydration
Serious danger with high fever, diarrhea Serious danger with high fever, diarrhea and/or prolonged vomitingand/or prolonged vomiting
Check for Dehydration:Check for Dehydration: Pinch GENTLY to draw up a “tent” of skin on Pinch GENTLY to draw up a “tent” of skin on
the back of the hand the back of the hand (older child/adult)(older child/adult) or abdomen or abdomen (infant/toddler)(infant/toddler)
Hold for about 2 seconds, then let goHold for about 2 seconds, then let go Watch how long it takes for the skin to return Watch how long it takes for the skin to return
to normal. Should take LESS THAN 1 to normal. Should take LESS THAN 1 SECOND SECOND (2 seconds in seniors due to decreased skin elasticity)(2 seconds in seniors due to decreased skin elasticity)
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DehydrationDehydration
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Lethargy & ProstrationLethargy & Prostration
Your child is “just not right.”Your child is “just not right.” Extremely tired/fatiguedExtremely tired/fatigued ““Floppy” – wont stand up, can’t hold Floppy” – wont stand up, can’t hold
head up, suddenly very dizzyhead up, suddenly very dizzy Cannot concentrate or focus attentionCannot concentrate or focus attention
You know your child! And you You know your child! And you know what’s normal when your know what’s normal when your child is sick.child is sick.
Your child is “just not right.”Your child is “just not right.” Extremely tired/fatiguedExtremely tired/fatigued ““Floppy” – wont stand up, can’t hold Floppy” – wont stand up, can’t hold
head up, suddenly very dizzyhead up, suddenly very dizzy Cannot concentrate or focus attentionCannot concentrate or focus attention
You know your child! And you You know your child! And you know what’s normal when your know what’s normal when your child is sick.child is sick.
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Lethargy & ProstrationLethargy & Prostration
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Last words:Last words:
Many of Granny’s Many of Granny’s old remedies really old remedies really do work!do work!
Trust your instincts.Trust your instincts.
If ever in doubt… If ever in doubt… CALL YOUR DOCTOR!CALL YOUR DOCTOR!
Many of Granny’s Many of Granny’s old remedies really old remedies really do work!do work!
Trust your instincts.Trust your instincts.
If ever in doubt… If ever in doubt… CALL YOUR DOCTOR!CALL YOUR DOCTOR!
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And Remember…And Remember…
Prevention is the best Prevention is the best medicinemedicine
Prevention is the best Prevention is the best medicinemedicine WASH YOUR HANDSWASH YOUR HANDS Eat a healthy diet rich in fruits & Eat a healthy diet rich in fruits &
veggiesveggies Exercise & get enough sleepExercise & get enough sleep Love, laugh & play OFTENLove, laugh & play OFTEN
WASH YOUR HANDSWASH YOUR HANDS Eat a healthy diet rich in fruits & Eat a healthy diet rich in fruits &
veggiesveggies Exercise & get enough sleepExercise & get enough sleep Love, laugh & play OFTENLove, laugh & play OFTEN
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Or go online to find a licensed Naturopathic Doctor in your area:
www.cand.ca (Canada)
www.naturopathic.org (US)
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