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Rabu, 24 Oktober 2012

How to Teach Children to Stay Calm Instead of Violent


How to Teach Children to Stay Calm Instead of Violent
By Katya Gordeeva, eHow Contributor
http://www.ehow.com/how_8524985_teach-stay-calm-instead-violent.html
Teach your child that violence is unacceptable.
With all the violence in movies, video games, TV shows and cartoons, children may think that violence is the answer to solving their problems. Some children may get into fights at school or at the playground with other children if they do not get their way. As a parent, it is your responsibility to raise your child to be non-violent. When your child becomes violent, there are also ways to calm him down and tell him his behavior is unacceptable.
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Set a good example for your child. When you become angry, express your emotions in healthy ways. Take a couple of deep breaths and drink a glass of water. Go sit in a separate area for five minutes until you calm down. If your child sees how well you deal with your anger, he may follow in your footsteps.

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Talk to your child about being violent. Explain that while it is normal to become angry, it is not acceptable to express his anger in negative ways, such as hitting, biting or pushing another person. Tell him that violent behavior can hurt someone else and get him into a lot of trouble.

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Help your child find healthy ways to deal with her anger. For example, if another child took her toy away, you can teach her to express her feelings through words. She could say, "Amber, I feel very bad that you took my toy away from me. If you give it back, I will let you play with it when I am done."

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Discipline your child if he continues to act violent. Direct him to his bedroom, which should have no TV or any other distractions. He should use this time to think about what he has done. After he calms down, explain to him why his behavior was unacceptable. Be consistent in your discipline, so he knows he can't get away with his behavior.

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Reward your child for kind behavior. When your child shares her toys with another child or says something kind to a friend, make a big deal about it. Whether your reward is verbal praise, a new toy or a trip to the candy store, you are letting your child know she is behaving the correct way.



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The potent Healing Power of Baking soda


The potent Healing Power of Baking soda

http://www.bibliotecapleyades.net/salud/salud_defeatcancer45.htm
Baking Soda, also known as Sodium Bicarbonate or Bicardbonate of Soda, is derived from a natural occurring mineral, and is one of the safest and most versatile substances around. It is primarily used in cooking (baking) where it reacts with other components to release carbon dioxide, that helps dough “rise”.

However, few people realize that baking soda also has potent medicinal properties and has been used as a therapeutic agent for a very long time. Taken internally, it helps maintain the pH balance in your bloodstream. This is likely the basic premise behind its recommended uses against both colds and influenza symptoms, and even cancer.

For dosing recommendations and instructions read: Sodium Bicarbonate - Rich Mans Poor Mans Cancer Treatment by Mark Sircus.
 
 

Baking Soda - A Cure for Cancer
“Sodium bicarbonate is the time honored method to ‘speed up’ the return of the body’s bicarbonate levels to normal. Bicarbonate is inorganic, very alkaline and like other mineral type substances, supports an extensive list of biological functions.

Sodium bicarbonate happens to be one of our most useful medicines because bicarbonate physiology is fundamental to life and health.”
From Winning the War on Cancer
by Dr. Mark Sircus
Dr. Tullio Simoncini, an Italian oncologist (cancer specialist), has been able to show that 99 percent of breast and bladder cancer can heal in just six days, entirely without the use of surgery, chemo or radiation, using just a local infiltration device (such as a catheter) to deliver the sodium bicarbonate directly to the infected area!
 
He claims that cancer is caused by a fungus.
“Based on years of scientific and clinical research, at the centre of every cancer tumor is a common fungus, Candida albicans. The good news is that it can be treated with a powerful antifungal agent that’s inexpensive and readily available.”

 
Baking Soda as an All-Natural Cold Remedy

In a booklet published in 1924 titled, “Arm & Hammer Baking Soda Medical Uses,” Dr. Volney S. Cheney states:
“In 1918 and 1919 while fighting the ‘flu’ with the U. S. Public Health Service it was brought to my attention that rarely anyone who had been thoroughly alkalinized with bicarbonate of soda contracted the disease, and those who did contract it, if alkalinized early, would invariably have mild attacks.

I have since that time treated all cases of ‘cold,’ influenza and LaGripe by first giving generous doses of bicarbonate of soda, and in many, many instances within 36 hours the symptoms would have entirely abated.

Further, within my own household, before Woman’s Clubs and Parent-Teachers’ Associations, I have advocated the use of bicarbonate of soda as a preventive for “colds,” with the result that now many reports are coming in stating that those who took “soda” were not affected, while nearly everyone around them had the “flu.”
Recommended dosages from the Arm & Hammer Company for colds and influenza back in 1925 were:
Day 1 - Take six doses of ½ teaspoon of baking soda in glass of cool water, at about two hour intervals
Day 2 - Take four doses of ½ teaspoon of baking soda in glass of cool water, at the same intervals
Day 3 - Take two doses of ½ teaspoon of baking soda in glass of cool water morning and evening
Thereafter ½ teaspoon in glass of cool water each morning until cold symptoms are gone

 
Natural Toothpaste
A paste made from sodium bicarbonate and a 3% hydrogen peroxide solution can be used as an alternative to commercial non-fluoride toothpastes. You can also add few drops of essentail oils like peppermint or wintergreen to help freshen your breath.
 

Natural Deodorant
Sodium bicarbonate in combination with other ingredients can be used to make a dry or wet deodorant. Sodium bicarbonate is a common ingredient in alternative and natural brands of toothpaste and deodorant.
 
It can also be used as a treatment for dandruff due to its anti-fungal properties.
 
 
Amazing Eco-Friendly Cleaning Agent
A paste from baking soda can be very effective when used in cleaning and scrubbing.
 
For cleaning aluminium objects, the use of sodium bicarbonate is discouraged as it attacks the thin unreactive protective oxide layer of this otherwise very reactive metal.
 
A solution in warm water will remove the tarnish from silver when the silver is in contact with a piece of aluminium foil. Baking soda is commonly added to the rinse cycles of washing machines (together with the detergent) as a replacement for softener and also to remove odors.
 
Sodium bicarbonate is also effective in removing heavy tea and coffee stains from cups when diluted with warm water.
 
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Sabtu, 06 Oktober 2012

Penderita Autisme Rentan Epilepsi


Penderita Autisme Rentan Epilepsi
KAMIS, 14 JUNI 2012 19:03 wib
Gustia Martha Putri - Okezone
http://health.okezone.com/read/2012/06/14/482/647484/penderita-autisme-rentan-epilepsi
Anak tidak enak badan (Foto: Corbis)
ANAK penderita autisme memiliki risiko lebih besar mengalami epilepsi. Berdasarkan penelitian, penyandang epilepsi pada penderita autis sekira 30 hingga 40 persen.

Autisme merupakan salah satu komorbiditas atau penyakit penyerta epilepsi. Pasalnya, penyandang autisme memiliki risiko lebih besar untuk terserang epilepsi dibandingkan dengan anak yang tidak autisme. Realitanya, sebanyak 40 persen anak penyandang autisme juga mengalami epilepsi, sedangkan risiko pada anak bukan autisme hanya sekira satu hingga dua persen saja.

Pada kasus anak yang mengalami epilepsi tertentu, biasanya sering disertai dengan gejala autisme. Komorbiditas lainnya ialah retardasi mental, ADHD (Attention Deficit and Hiperactivity Disorder), global delay, dan lain-lain yang dapat memengaruhi prognosisnya.

Epilepsi juga dapat terjadi karena beberapa etiologi yang spesifik, seperti gangguan kromosom, down syndrome, sindrom Angelman, sindrom Rett. Epilepsi juga dapat terjadi akibat adanya tumor pada otak, infeksi pada saraf pusat, gangguan metabolic, dan mutasi gen," tutur dr. Dwi Putro Widodo, SpA(K), pada seminar media mengenai epilepsi di Hotel Ritz Carlton Mega Kuningan, Jakarta, Kamis (14/6/2012).

Berdasarkan penelitian yang dilakukan terhadap fungsi kognitif pada anak epilepsi menyatakan bahwa penyandang epilepsi anak didapatkan karena adanya gangguan fungsi intelegensi, pemahaman bahasa, gangguan visuospasial, dan gangguan fungsi kognitif. Penelitian tersebut juga menunjukkan adanya perbedaan yang sangat bermakna pada IQ penyandang epilepsi anak dibandingkan dengan anak tanpa epilepsi.

Epilepsi tidak dapat dicegah, namun dapat dilakukan tatalaksana yang tepat untuk mengontrol bangkitan (kambuhnya epilepsi), yakni melakukan pengobatan secara teratur dan disiplin. Dalam hal ini, orangtua memiliki peranan penting agar penyandang epilepsi anak patuh untuk minum obat anti-epileptik. Orangtua jangan terlalu khawatir akan efek samping dari obat yang dikonsumsi karena efek samping bangkitan jauh lebih buruk daripada efek samping obat anti-epilepsi (OAE)," jelas Dwi. (ind) (tty)















Help for Students With ADHD 18 Simple School Strategies for Students With ADHD


Help for Students With ADHD
18 Simple School Strategies for Students With ADHD
http://add.about.com/od/childrenandteens/a/adhd-classroom.htm
By Keath Low, About.com Guide
Updated August 20, 2012
About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by the Medical Review Board
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Simple teaching adjustments can often mean the difference between a child's success or frustration in the classroom.

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If you are a parent or teacher of a child with ADHD, this list is for you! Simple modifications and strategies implemented within the classroom can often make a big difference in a child’s success in school.

Strategies for the Classroom

Classroom rules should be clear and concise and reviewed regularly with the student. It is helpful to have the child repeat back rules, expectations or other instructions to make sure they are understood. These rules should be posted prominently in the classroom.
Make sure the student is seated close to the teacher and away from distractions (away from doors, windows, cubby area, pencil sharpeners, etc.).
Give the student frequent and immediate feedback or consequences about behaviors.
Catch the student being good and give him immediate praise. Ignore negative behaviors that are minimal and not disruptive.
Use rewards and incentives before punishment to motivate the student and to help keep school feeling like a positive place. Change up the rewards frequently to help prevent the student from becoming bored.
Allow student frequent physical breaks to move around (to hand out or collect materials, run errands to the office or other areas in the school building, erase the board, get a drink of water at the water fountain, etc.)
Allow some restlessness at work area. Allow student to stand up at his desk if it helps him stay on task.
Tape an index card to the student’s desk with written class rules. Help him keep track of the schedule by reviewing it with him at various times during the day and prepare him for each transition.
Limit distractions, excessive noise, distracting visual stimuli, clutter, etc. (For some kids with ADHD listening to “white noise” or soft background music can help concentration and focus)
Reduce the student’s total work load. Break work down into smaller sections.
Give concise one or two step directions. Avoid “overloading” with too much info.
Place a hand on the student’s shoulder, hand or arm while talking to him in order to help him stay focused on what is said.
Allow the student to hold a small “koosh ball” or silly putty or something tactile for him to manipulate. This slight stimulation often helps keep an ADHD child focused.
If the school allows it, some students benefit from chewing gum to release energy and keep concentration.
Schedule the most difficult subjects in the morning time when the student (and the whole class) is more fresh and less fatigued.
Do not use loss of recess as a consequence for negative behavior. (ADHD kids benefit from the physical movement that occurs during recess and can usually focus better following this exercise)
Use timers, taped time signals, or verbal cues to show how much time the student has remaining for an activity.
Pair the student with a “study buddy” –- a kind and mature classroom peer who can help give reminders or refocus the child when he gets off track.
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TEN COMMON ROADBLOCKS WHEN BEGINNING A HOME PROGRAM


TEN COMMON ROADBLOCKS WHEN
BEGINNING A HOME PROGRAM
http://www.autism-help.org/communication-home-program-roadblocks.htm
By Sabra Gelfond Ingall, M.A., CCC-SLP
 
Over the past 15 years, I have worked with countless families who have children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. I have witnessed common challenges each family must consider as they forge ahead in the many decisions they face. Listed below are the most common questions families are looking to resolve along with suggestions explaining how to jump those hurdles as smoothly as possible.
 
DOING A HOME PROGRAM WILL TAKE SO MUCH TIME AWAY FROM MY OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES, SUCH AS MY OTHER CHILDREN. HOW CAN I MAXIMIZE MY TIME SO THAT I CAN DO THIS?
Managing a home program places tremendous demands on your family. This is particularly true when you first begin your home program as you, your child and your home-therapists (new to your child) must all experience a learning curve. For you, this includes managing your childÆs schedule, the schedules of your therapists, purchasing materials and organizing your work area. For your child this means having many new demands placed upon him. Moreover, this is all in addition to the demands of your already compl

Although you recognize that starting a home program may be the best thing, (thereÆs more scientific support for home programs than any other intervention for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder) it will be laden with internal challenges and demands. Know in advance that there will be setbacks and times when you feel it is too much to handle. This will facilitate your pushing onward (as you would have your child do) through tough times. Remember the first three months will be the most complex, just as th
After this time period, your child is likely to look forward to the routine as he becomes comfortable and familiar with what is expected of him. Your childÆs behaviors will become more positive and will be refocused towards learning. In fact, it is likely that he will even enjoy the newfound structure. Finally, you and other family members will all begin to find the routine comforting. Once your program is in-place, you can look forward to a household that runs smoother, is more organized and structured, a

I REALLY WANT TO BEGIN A HOME PROGRAM, BUT MY CHILD ALREADY HAS SO MUCH GOING ON THAT I FEEL LIKE I MIGHT BE ASKING TOO MUCH OF HIM. SHOULD I WAIT UNTIL HE’S OLDER AND CAN HANDLE MORE?
NO, NO & NO!! Imagine not being able to express yourself or tell others what you want or need, such as when you need to use the bathroom or feel thirsty. One of the reasons your child exhibits negative behaviors is because he does not understand the world around him. Now he is likely to have difficulty understanding words and concepts as you present them to him and therefore finds language and communication confusing. A major benefit of a home program is that by breaking concepts down (an integral componen

Finally, waiting for your child to get older will allow critical time to pass and in the long run make your journey more difficult. The younger your child is when beginning a home program the sooner he will benefit from that program. Think of it like you would when learning a new language - the sooner and younger you are when you begin learning that language, the more likely you are to become fluent. In fact, your child will be able to handle more because (as with anything) the more you know the easier it

I’VE MADE THE DECISION TO BEGIN A HOME PROGRAM, WHERE DO I BEGIN?
First, congratulations on your decision. It must feel like quite a challenge to you, but you will see that the reward of communicating with your child will certainly outweigh the roadblocks and pitfalls you currently have as well as those you are likely to continue to encounter on your journey. When choosing someone to design your home program, it is important to find an experienced mentor. Typically, professionals involved in designing home programs include: Speech-Language Pathologists, Special Education

Some questions you may want to ask these specialists include:
• How long have you been designing home programs?
• How many children have you worked with?
• What kind of special training do you have?
• Can you give me the names of a few families you have worked with?
• Do you provide home therapists and if so, how are they trained?
• How do you follow-up on the initial program?
• What happens when I have a problem with my program?
• How do you monitor my child’s progress?

Generally, I have found that the more experience a specialist has the more likely they will be able to creatively address your childÆs novel and individual needs. My fifteen years of experience as a therapist has taught me that the more children I see, the more opportunities I have for growth as a therapist. Furthermore, I have often seen families that are wait-listed for a number of months because there is no professional near their home or they simply cannot afford the challenging costs of a home program
Or, for those families who are interested in a more structured and comprehensive program that is cost effective and can be run from your home, Marching Ahead to Progress (MAP) has been found to be very helpful. This advanced computer program not only contains a complete home program, but also has video clips of speech therapists at work and a guidebook demonstrating the techniques used in operating a successful home program. Beginning your home program can take some legwork, but you will find it worth your
 
BEGINNING A HOME PROGRAM CAN FEEL LIKE AN OVERWHELMING OBSTACLE. AS A PARENT, I AM CONCERNED THAT I WILL DO ALL OF THIS WORK AND NOT BE ABLE TO TELL IF MY CHILD IS BENEFITING FROM THE PROGRAM. HOW CAN I TELL IF THE PROGRAM WE CHOOSE IS WORKING?
There are numerous ways to monitor your child’s progress. I urge you to consider any or all of the following:
Videotape
I cannot stress enough what a wonderful tool this can be. Think of it like this: When someone is dieting and slowly loosing weight you generally don't notice it if you see this person on a daily basis. However, if you went for a month without seeing the person, the loss would be more obvious to you. Videotape your child periodically, perhaps even once every 2-3 months. Enjoy looking back and observing the changes in your child.
 
Tracking sheets
Monitor your child’s progress by actually tracking the programs your child is working on. Keep a notebook of the different goals and a section in the notebook dedicated to listing all of those goals. Once a month, look back at your program and update your goals. Make sure you date it, so that you will be able to see what kind of progress your child has made.
 
Diary
Keep a diary of your childÆs behaviors and skills. Once a week or even once a month, write a brief description of what your child is doing. Some parents will want to get very specific while others will want to make only brief summaries. Ask yourself what changes your child has made. Be sure to include qualitative changes, which for some children can be very important. For example, if when you began your program your child was making only spontaneous sounds or saying ô/m/ö to request ômoreö and a month late
 
DOES IT MATTER WHERE WE DO THE HOME PROGRAM?
Absolutely! You should have a specific work area set aside for your child. Make sure the area is lacking in distractions, such as phones, television, radio, other children playing, toys strewn all over, etc. Also, have your child sit at a small table with you during the work time to help keep him focused during your session. Keep in mind that whether you are using a book, the MAP program or an individually designed program, little changes in your surroundings can make a huge difference in your childÆs abil
 
HIRING A HOME THERAPIST SOUNDS VERY EXPENSIVE. CAN I DO THE HOME THERAPY MYSELF?
This question is asked a lot. Some parents, especially those with no other children (or older kids who are in school) feel that they have the time. However, a lot of parents are concerned about their efficacy with their child, particularly if their child happens to tantrum a lot or exhibit negative behaviors. It is easier for someone who is not the childÆs parent to withstand a lot of behavior when the child does not want to sit down, etc. Successful initiation of a solid home program can be difficult, tim

Most families conducting a home program also hire ôhome therapistsö who are generally graduate students in related fields such as speech pathology, special education, and psychology. These students must be trained so the program is consistent amongst the people working with your child. This training should be offered as part of your home program. For instance, the MAP program does train a "home therapist" on the techniques used in a home program. As a guideline, a ôhome therapistö is paid between US$8 and
 
WHERE CAN I FIND A “HOME THERAPIST”?
First, ask whoever designed your home program if they have a list of “home therapists” in your area. My Center, National Speech/Language Therapy Center, provides on-going training and has established relationships with graduate programs and students. In addition, you can contact the local graduate school in your area and ask if there are students available or a place where you can post a job ad.

Make sure when you interview people that you stress the fact that they will be working with your special needs child and that it is imperative that they be responsible and intend to work with your child for an extended time period. This is not a job to do over winter break! I have encouraged families to use a contract with their “home therapists”. This helps to create an emotional bond and commitment to you and your child. Remember to check references just like you would with anyone you would employ.
 
“INTENSIVE” THERAPIES WERE RECOMMENDED FOR MY CHILD. WHAT DOES “INTENSIVE” THERAPY MEAN? A COUPLE OF HOURS? MORE? HOW MANY HOURS PER WEEK SHOULD MY CHILD BE DOING THE HOME PROGRAM?
An “intensive” therapy program is using your time and your child’s time to maximize progress. In other words, your child should be receiving therapy as frequently as possible for both his benefit and your own. Here are guidelines as well as some of the benefits for allocating frequent sessions to your child’s home program.
The frequency and repetition of new concepts at a young age enables a child the opportunity to recall information and store it permanently into memory. If too much time lapses (and this could mean even a day in some cases) between two sessions, there is a distinct probability that it will take your child longer to master certain concepts.
The more sessions your child has almost certainly dictates how much your child will learn and how quickly he will progress through a home program. If your child is meeting for only five hours a week, chances are you will have to cover the same material repeatedly and feel as if the program is moving slowly, whereas if your child is meeting for 30 hours per week you would certainly see greater progress sooner.
Children on this spectrum like routines. The more often you meet in a session the more likely your child will cooperate when it is work time. Remember the foreign language analogy– you will learn at a greater rate if you are exposed with greater frequency. The most rewarding journeys take the most commitment and time to complete.
 
I CAN’T IMAGINE WAYS TO MOTIVATE MY CHILD TO WORK. HOW CAN A HOME PROGRAM BE SUCCESSFUL IF MY CHILD WON’T SIT STILL OR ATTEND?
Over the years, I have read countless books on motivation and reinforcement. The one common theme that I have noticed and seen first hand regarding all children is consistency! All children will test you to see how far they can push before a parent puts the proverbial foot down. Special needs children are no different, perhaps with the exception that they may not recognize when that foot is being put down (your consistency will allow them to learn this). Regardless, your child will still be looking for gui

The key to helping your child learn can be summed up in one word – reinforcement. If you reinforce your child well you will be able to successfully shape new behaviors and teach new concepts. Having a well-designed home program is simply not enough. If you do not properly reinforce your child your program is bound to fail.

A couple of other thoughts about reinforcement: reinforcing positive behavior or performance for a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder is to give the reward immediately following the action. For example if you say, “Touch truck” and your child does what is requested, then reward immediately and with enthusiasm.
 
Provide reinforcement every single time he does it right, especially in the early stages of a home program. For some children a hug, tickle or an enthusiastic “Hurray!” is a great motivator. Other children might want a food item or special toy. Provide reinforcement every single time he attempts to do it right, especially in the early stages of a new program. You want to ensure your child learns to equate trying to succeed with succeeding on some level.

• If you are using a food item to reinforce your child, make sure it is a small quantity, such as one grape, one chip (even a piece of one) or one M&M. Vary your rewards. Children become bored with the same thing. Over time require your child to do more before offering the reward. Be overtly proud and enthusiastic. Grade your reward. In other words, a better response gets a greater reward.

Always keep in mind that this is very hard work for your child and that your reward system is critical to your child’s learning. We suggest that you read up on ways to make rewards meaningful. (For more detail on how to reward, motivate and reinforce your child we refer the reader to the “rewards” section of the MAP program where video clips can assist you.)
 
WHAT ARE SOME WAYS I CAN SAVE ON MATERIALS COST?
Home program materials can be expensive, but there are ways to save on the materials. Here are some that other parents have used:
Use Dollar Stores! They usually have party blowers (oral motor skills); candies and chips; toys for young children; and inexpensive storage bins to keep your materials stored.
Visit garage sales and flea markets. A lot of great buys can be found at these sales at a fraction of the cost of new store bought toys.
Make them at home. It may be worth your while to cut out and laminate pictures-- they are less expensive than the cards you purchase, as well as equally functional.
Network with other parents. Children can become bored quickly with toys, so check with friends and swap toys.

In considering and running a successful home program for your child you are likely to encounter many of the aforementioned challenges. Every journey has unforeseen roadblocks and forks in the road. All you can do is prepare as best as possible so that if and when you encounter a roadblock, you will be able to problem solve and discover an alternate route. Remember to minimize the difficulties, maximize the (sometimes) small feats, and take each leg of the trip one step at a time!
Sabra Gelfond-Ingall, M.A. CCC-SLP is the Executive Director of National Speech/Language Therapy Center in Bethesda, Maryland. Ms. Ingall has worked with children on the autism spectrum for over 15 years, as well as being the initiator and one the driving forces behind the development of the MAP computer program (written for families and caregivers of children on the autism spectrum).
















Homeschooling LD/ADD Children: Great Idea or Big Mistake?


Homeschooling LD/ADD Children: Great Idea or Big Mistake?
By: Suzanne H. Stevens and John F. Blair (1997)
http://www.ldonline.org/article/5917/
Homeschooling is rapidly becoming recognized as a reasonable option for disgruntled parents who can't get their local schools to provide the special services their LD/ADHD children must have in order to succeed. To these families, home education is the last resort – something to be considered only after all other options have failed.
It's becoming increasingly common for parents to pull a miserable LD or ADHD youngster out of school in the middle of the academic year. It's as though something suddenly snaps. The family may have quietly endured years of IEPs, long conferences, tears from the child, notes from the teacher, promises from the administrators, and bad report cards in spite of all the energy they put into running a nightly study hall. They may have come to think of it as normal to feel trapped and helpless. But one day, in a
The decision is terrifying, but it is usually based on one absolute certainty: "Surely, we can do better than this!"
Homeschooling is not for everybody. But in the hands of the right kind of family, it can prevent many painful and destructive situations from developing and can bring healing to children who have been all but crushed by the system.
Many parents shy away from the thought of educating an LD and/or ADHD child at home because of the horrible hassles they've had trying to help the youngster with homework. Homeschooling LD and ADHD children is not as hard as helping them with their homework. Homework is always tackled at the end of the day when the child has already had all he can stand of teachers and books and frustrations. It's usually conducted by a parent who is tired from a long, hard day of responsibilities. As often as not, the par
How does homeschooling work?
Those who are unfamiliar with homeschooling picture a mother locked in the house all day with a brood of listless youngsters plugging along through an endless series of boring workbooks. Others imagine homeschooling to be an excuse to let children run wild with no discipline, no formal instruction, and no prospects for success in the future. To the unfamiliar, educating children at home is thought of as second best-an option chosen by religious fanatics, antisocial bigots, and those who live so far from ci
This may have been true in pioneer days, and it may apply to some home educators today, but in general, those who choose to educate their offspring take the job very seriously. They make it their business to get the training and guidance they need to provide a strong background in the basic skills, while also nurturing and developing special interests and talents in their youngsters. Through conferences, book fairs, catalogs, and support groups, homeschooling parents make it a point to determine which mate
A Utah mother of six assumed full responsibility for teaching her LD children to read. With the first one, it took some experimentation before she found a method that worked. Once she established a routine combining effective techniques with the right materials, she believed she had "the answer."
Much to her surprise, the closet full of expensive materials that had worked so beautifully for her eldest didn't do a thing for the next in line. In order to get her number-two son reading, she had to go through a whole new process of exploring materials and trying out alternative methods. By the time the second child was learning successfully, number three was ready to start.
Fully trained and experienced in two methods for teaching reading, the mom figured that introducing the third child to the printed page would be a breeze. Not so. Neither of the approaches she had so carefully developed brought the desired results for the newest first-grader. It was back to the catalogs.
By the time LD child number four reached first-grade age, this family knew what to expect. As with the siblings who had gone before, a completely customized reading program had to be created just for this one little beginner. It was labor-intensive and quite expensive, but the results were outstanding. One by one, each of the six LD children in the family entered the regular neighborhood school in the third grade, fully functional at grade level in all subject areas.
Highly trained, fully certified LD specialists rarely have a record that good!
Successful homeschoolers come in all flavors The United States and Great Britain have a long history of educating children at home. The practice has helped produce outstanding adults in many fields. Among United States presidents, George Washington, James Madison, John Quincy Adams, Woodrow Wilson, William Henry Harrison, Abraham Lincoln, and Franklin D. Roosevelt benefited from homeschooling. Other well-known statesmen with similar schooling were William Penn, Winston Churchill, Patrick Henry, and Benjami
The one thing all homeschooling parents have in common is a total commitment to providing their children with an education of the highest quality. They truly believe they can arrange for or provide such an education themselves, at home and in conjunction with resources available in their community. In most cases, their belief in their ability is well founded.
A multitalented high-school student was extremely active in a number of theater groups in his city. He had major roles in at least five or six productions every year. He took dance lessons, guitar lessons, voice lessons, gymnastics, art lessons, and acting classes. He was also interested in video and made dozens of productions in his basement studio.
Ideally, this fifteen-year-old should have been at some expensive school for the performing arts. But Cal had a severe learning disability, along with a troublesome Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder. It would have taken a highly specialized (and extremely expensive) LD school to create classes where he could be successful. Through homeschooling, the boy's parents provided him the advantages of a school of the arts combined with a specially modified academic curriculum to accommodate his learning d
Contact with school
Many homeschoolers maintain a connection with the schools their children might otherwise attend. Whether parochial, public, Christian, or independent, if approached creatively, most educational institutions will develop a cooperative, helpful relationship with homeschooling families and make parts of their programs and facilities available to part-time students who do the bulk of their work at home or on some other campus.
A particularly persistent New England father enrolled his seventeen-year-old son in the state university system as a special student. Twice a week, the youth commuted to classes. The boy also took an advanced electronics course at the local community college. And he had art and an advanced-placement history course at the local high school, where he was captain of the football team. As for homeschooling, his mom was his instructor and partner for world literature and foreign language. The two of them were f
Using professionals
Other homeschoolers use professionals to do some of the teaching. No matter how remote the area, there is almost always somebody available to provide instruction in the subjects in which the mother feels inadequate. LD specialists in private practice can do therapy with homeschooled youngsters or coach and instruct teaching mom. High-level math courses, advanced lab sciences, art, music, and foreign language are commonly taught by professionals. Sometimes, a group of homeschoolers bans together and hires a
Guidelines that set limits on homeschoolers vary from state to state. Homeschooling is generally done any way the family finds appropriate. It's just a matter of dreaming up what is ideal for a particular child, then making it happen.
The father of a youngster who showed talent in creative writing let his son do the regular college preparatory program at the local high school except for English. That instruction was provided by the parents, who were both English teachers.
It was an extremely successful venture. The young scholar matured into an internationally recognized poet when still in his twenties!
Through homeschooling, this family found a way to give its son a language-arts program of outstanding quality. Judging from the outcome, the energy invested paid off well.
Flexibility
One of the beauties of teaching children at home is the flexibility that allows families to design their own schedule. There are no fixed rules. Many ADHD youngsters are "night people" who just start coming to life when other children their age are turning in for the night. Even when they don't stay up as late as they like, it's extremely difficult to get them out of bed at the crack of dawn in order to dive into the books. Their brains just don't perk up until the middle of the day. For them, a school day
Since homeschooling is done in a quiet environment where there are few distractions, youngsters with an Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder find it easier to concentrate. Children with a learning disability have all their assignments tailored to fit their abilities and needs. Under the watchful eye of a truly dedicated teacher, students with a low tolerance for frustration can avoid the aggravations that lead to tears and outbursts of temper. Thus, by making it possible for children to work at full
Freed from the restrictions imposed on those who work with large groups, homeschooling parents can turn almost any corner into a good study space. Gathering around the kitchen or dining room table is popular. Some families give up the den or the living room in order to make it into a classroom. Kitchen counters are great places for working on projects, and front porch swings are ideal spots for reading. Parents who work with ADHD students often do a lot of teaching outside. They'll chant arithmetic facts w
Some homeschoolers believe in teaching through real life experiences. In using the instructional methods they refer to as "unschooling," they rid themselves of the stifling effects of structure, eliminating anything that even vaguely resembles schools, schoolrooms, and schoolbooks. To those who see all activities as part of learning, the whole world becomes a classroom.
Who will do the teaching?
What kind of qualifications must parents have in order to successfully teach their children at home? In some states, a high school diploma and a willingness to give it a try are considered sufficient. Other states require close supervision from the public school system or special training for the teaching parent. A few states only allow those with a college degree and a teacher's certificate to educate their offspring at home. A call to the state board of education or department of public instruction can c
The one ingredient absolutely essential is total commitment. Without enthusiasm and cooperation from every family member, educating children at home is not likely to be successful. In most homeschooling families, the mother does the bulk of the day-to-day instruction, but fathers are often actively involved in the teaching of a subject or two. The men often volunteer for math or science and do their part in the evening after they get home from work.
Most families that are providing school at home are quick to point out that homeschooling is a lifestyle-an undertaking that involves every member of the family every day of the year. By making such a commitment to the process of educating children, every family activity takes on meaning as part of the teaching. Vacations become field trips where new skills can be applied and developed. Hobbies and leisure activities become elements of the academic program. There is no such thing as a day off. Everything t
The traits that make a parent suited to the task of homeschooling have more to do with temperament than background or education. Planning and carrying out a good educational program for a child requires patience, courage, creativity, determination, persistence, energy, enthusiasm, optimism, and more patience.
Parental pitfalls
Some people are not cut out to be teachers. They have the wrong temperament for the day-to-day supervision of those who are struggling to master a new skill. They want to be helpful, flexible, encouraging, inspiring, and kind, but some part of their makeup prevents them from doing so.
Perfectionist parents make terrible teachers. They fail to allow beginners to make the mistakes necessary for the gradual development of skills and understanding. Students don't learn everything all at once. It takes practice and experience. When there is no tolerance for errors, learning becomes a slow and painful process. Those who can't bear to let up on the pupil until an exercise is letter-perfect are best advised to leave the teaching to someone else.
A homeschooling mom and her twelve-year-old LD/ADHD daughter were at each other's throats constantly. The girl had been in and out of several schools. Her lack of social skills made her classroom experiences a horror story of humiliation and rejection. She was also hyperactive, extremely distractible, poorly coordinated, and disorganized. This young girl and her mom had been homeschooling for over a year, and both of them hated it!
The mother was a registered nurse and a perfectionist. By training and temperament, nothing ever suited her until it was accurate, neat, and complete. Directions had to be followed to the letter. No work was ever finished until it was perfect.
A parent with unreasonably high standards is not a good match for a student with a serious Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder.
Disorganized parents are also likely to have serious difficulties being in charge of an educational program. Even the unstructured approach of "unschooling" requires a certain element of control over the learning process. Unplanned, random events do not work together to expose a youngster to all the basic skills necessary to thrive in the real world. Successful teaching requires goals and a process of deliberate preparation. Someone has to decide on the activities used to expose learners to information and
On the other hand, some parents are too organized to manage a homeschool program. "Neat nuts" who try to impose their orderly preferences on LD and ADHD students usually end up creating a contest of wills that is very destructive.
Harry was an unusually disorganized teenager. From long-overdue library books to moldy sandwiches, he carried just about everything he owned in the huge backpack he used as a book bag.
Most parents would not have been particularly bothered by his slovenly habits. But Harry's dad did not hold with standard views on cleanliness. The man was a "neat nut." It was always easy to tell when the father had packed this eighth-grader's lunch. The brown bag was creased as precisely as the pants in a general's dress uniform. Then the top of the sack was folded twice, pressed to a crisp, sharp edge, and fastened in the exact middle with a staple.
In his attempts to force his untidy offspring to adopt his own orderly ways, the father's persistence evoked angry responses in the boy. There must have been some awful scenes. The father referred to his son's attitude toward neatness as "combative."
Parents with a short fuse often have serious trouble homeschooling. They find it extremely difficult to listen compassionately as a frustrated child complains about school being stupid and boring. Quick-tempered adults usually have limited tolerance for careless errors. And LD/ADHD youngsters make lots of them. It takes self-control and a great deal of patience to successfully teach any student who has difficulty sitting still, paying attention, and learning.
One other potential pitfall involves learning styles. Teachers tend to gravitate toward the methods and materials they found interesting and helpful when they were students. It's natural for visual learners to assume that everybody needs lots of illustrations, charts, and diagrams. Likewise, auditory learners tend to rely on long explanations without realizing that many LD/ADHD students find lectures exceedingly boring and confusing. Homeschooling parents need to make it their business to find out about le
Working parents who are truly committed to homeschooling usually find ways to work around their scheduling limitations. Students who are doing a mail-order program, a videotaped curriculum, or workbook-style courses require little supervision; they only need to confer with their teacher for brief periods a couple of times a week. As long as they can be trusted to get their work done and stay out of trouble, being home alone allows them the freedom to be fully in charge of their academic activities.
Sixteen-year-old Mike had lost interest in academics in the seventh grade. For four years after that, he slept through classes, refused to do homework, and hung out with troublemakers. He smoked cigarettes, came home drunk on a number of occasions, and did more than a little experimenting with drugs. He was on the verge of dropping out of school.
Out of desperation, Mike's mother and father gave in to their son's pleas and arranged for homeschooling. Since both parents had full-time jobs, the boy would have the house to himself all day long. From his past performance, he certainly did not look like an ideal candidate to be trusted with so much freedom. But his parents had tried everything else and were willing to give such a radical measure a try.
Much to everybody's amazement, Mike settled into his new homeschooling routine like a hand slips into a glove. Every day, he happily completed all of his assignments. His work was of good quality, he did well on tests and reports, and his attitude was excellent. Without the constant contact at school, his old party-loving crowd lost interest in him. He got more active in the youth group at his church and made new friends. By the middle of the fall, he was looking into colleges.
In early February, Mike's mother lost her job. While she was unemployed, she spent a lot of time around the house. Mike found her presence a terrible disruption to his concentration. Just as he'd sit down to the computer to write a book report, the whine of the vacuum cleaner would claw at his mind for attention. Every time he took a break, he'd get parental reminders about the need to do schoolwork. He even viewed sweet, motherly invitations to share a gourmet lunch on the patio as in invasion of privacy.
Mike was tremendously relieved when his mom got a new job. He was pleased to get her "out of his face" so he could get back to work!
Although the unsupervised approach is best suited to older students, there are a number of families who find that their nine to fourteen-year-olds have the maturity to act responsibly while left unattended to do their schoolwork. One such family is homeschooling two boys, ages thirteen and nine. The youngsters get up and get their day started before their parents leave for work. They do their assignments independently of each other. The younger son relies on his brother for assistance when needed. The olde
LD and ADHD youngsters are notorious for daydreaming or piddling around when left to study alone. Yet when they are given assignments they can successfully complete without assistance, and when they are placed in an environment where they are free from interruptions and distractions, some of them blossom into contented independent learners.
What about socialization?
There are young people who crave solitude. Our culture tends to fear any kind of isolation that might turn a child into a "loner." Yet for some children, particularly those with poor social skills, it is a kindness to remove them from the constant burden of having to interact with their peers.
Children who have trouble paying attention cannot tune out the activity going on around them. They notice everything. Only a handful of teachers present their lessons with such dynamic energy that all the students in the class keep their minds riveted on their schoolwork. Thus, in most classrooms, children with an Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder spend most of their time with their eyes on their classmates, rather than their teacher. If there's any horsing around going on, they are likely to be i
When families switch to homeschooling, this entire social problem is eliminated. The distractions caused by the presence of other children no longer pull attention away from schoolwork. By placing LD and ADHD youngsters in an environment where they cannot be influenced by the actions of other children, their tendency toward impulsive behavior can no longer get them classified as lazy students, stupid kids, troublemakers, outcasts, or nerds.
For children with a learning disability or an Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder, that's one of the biggest advantages of homeschooling. By not forcing them to blend into the general mix, parents get control over who will have the opportunity to influence their children. During their formative years, children learn by emulating the behavior of those around them. The little kids copy the big kids. Those who wish to be sure that their youngsters are not exposed to role models who will lead them towar
Custom-designed programs
Those who successfully homeschool LD and/or ADHD youngsters tend to design programs that are child-centered. If the student has special interests and talents, they get top priority. Also, there is a strong commitment to teaching the basic skills. Most homeschooling families are absolutely adamant in their belief that all children must master reading, writing, spelling, and math. The time schedule might not coincide with the sequence set out by regular schools, but teaching parents rarely give up until the
It's not unusual for home educators to postpone formal reading instruction until a child is eight or nine. On the other hand, many teaching mothers introduce phonics to four-year-olds. It's a matter of readiness and a personalized curriculum that fits the student's capabilities and the parent's teaching style. Faced with an area where a youngster's development is slow, many homeschoolers have the courage to wait for a window of opportunity where interest and desire motivate the child to leap into the subje
Alice, a pert little ten-year-old, had not mastered even the most basic elements of mathematical computation. She'd gotten stuck somewhere in the first grade and never progressed. Every year, her mother introduced her to a new book and a new set of teaching techniques. Every year, the child resisted instruction and gained no new skills. As a youngster, her mother had been slow in catching onto arithmetic. She had complete faith that her daughter was merely following the same pattern and would catch up.
In the summer vacation between fourth and fifth grade, Alice ran across an old first-grade math workbook. One rainy afternoon, she curled up in the porch swing and worked her way through all the problems. She had so much fun that she asked her mother if they had another book of "number games." By bedtime, the child finished the material in the second-grade book. To finish the third-level workbook, she needed a little instruction. With her mother providing guidance when needed, Alice played with her math bo
Many homeschoolers have had similar experiences. Some children just can't seem to learn to read when the basic literacy skills are introduced in first and second grade, then suddenly catch on somewhere in their early to mid-teens. Although they get a late start, it all comes together for them, and they're on grade level within a few years.
That seems to have been what happened to Winston Churchill. He was a nonreader until the age of thirteen or fourteen. He was well versed in the classics and world history, because he was homeschooled and his family read to him. In his mid-teens, he was sent to a military academy, where he learned to read and write and spell well enough to become a war correspondent when he was only nineteen. In his mature years, Churchill wrote several highly respected volumes on the history of World War II.
Albert Einstein followed a similar pattern. As an adult, he often referred to his "retarded development." Although he did not learn to read until he was a teenager, he was a successful student in a major university in his early twenties and was a prolific letter writer throughout most of his life.
Many students have trouble when forced through a fixed curriculum at a predetermined pace. For those whose intellectual growth does not progress in accordance with standard developmental patterns, homeschooling has the flexibility to let the student's readiness be the determining factor in deciding which skills and topics are introduced. When a student is really ready, learning is a natural, spontaneous, pleasant process.
Can parents really teach LD and ADHD children?
Families who make the choice to homeschool their LD and/or ADHD children get the information they need about materials and instructional methods through support groups, conferences, and a network of specialists who help home educators develop the skills they need to successfully teach their children at home. LD children will still have trouble learning to read and write and spell when schooling is done at home. In most cases, the teaching parent keeps changing the curriculum until one is found that works.
In the hands of the right parents, LD/ADHD students thrive in the quiet, noncompetitive environment outside the regular classroom. When asked if such a radical commitment was worth it, these parents usually beam with delight as they say, "We've got our child back."
The LD Child and the ADHD Child: Ways Parents & Professionals Can Help," Suzanne H. Stevens, John F. Blair, Publisher, 1996, Chapter 10, (pps. 216-231). ISBN 0-89587-142-4.













5 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT USING AN APPLE CIDER VINEGAR COLON CLEANSER


5 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT USING AN APPLE CIDER VINEGAR COLON CLEANSER
http://www.livestrong.com/article/9581-need-using-apple-cider-vinegar/
Nov 18, 2009 | By JayP
1. A MESSAGE FROM THE DEAD
Doctors who do autopsies find a surprising number of things in the colon. Years worth of hardened, rotted food and feces, colons twice the size they should be and caked full so only a small passage appears, and even worms up to 6 inches long. The walls of the colon fill with hardened waste and block the passage of the nutrition that the colon absorbs. This is one reason to do an apple cider vinegar colon cleanse.
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2. BAD BUILD UP
Build up in the bowels overloads other organs that eliminate waste. Toxins remain in the body, such as in fat cells or joints when waste reabsorbs. Illness and lack of well-being occur as the toxins and poisons spread throughout the system. The apple cider vinegar colon cleanse loosens the build up and aids in its removal.
3. CLEAN THAT COLON WITH VINEGAR
There are three ways to reduce the build up or ensure that it does not occur. One way is through a sensible diet. A diet that provides all the scrubbing bubbles of roughage aids in eliminating the build up in the colon and also stops further build up. The second method of reducing clinging waste material is a colon cleanse. The apple cider vinegar colon cleanse flushes the area and loosens the sticky and hardened material already clinging to the wall.
4. CLEANSE WITH AN APPLE CIDER VINEGAR COCKTAIL
Many people find it beneficial to drink a glass of water with two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar in it, twice a day. The pectin from the apple cider vinegar adds bulk and the vinegar has a laxative effect. The acid may be difficult to handle and can erode the enamel on the teeth. To counter this, add baking soda until the pH is almost at a 7.35. This is the body's optimal acidity. It takes a while to see results in this gentle method, but as a precaution, check with your physician before you do anythin
5. ELIMINATE VINEGAR ACID WITH EGGSHELLS
Another way to eliminate the acidity of the vinegar is mix the vinegar with eggshells. Make your own apple cider vinegar with eggshells: Save and wash egg shells. Dry and crush them. When you have a dozen shells add these to a bottle of apple cider vinegar that has a little poured out so they fit properly. Close the lid tightly and allow the jar to sit. Be careful with this since the vinegar mixture builds pressure on the jar as it changes the chemical composition, just like a can of shaken pop. Wait two w


Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/9581-need-using-apple-cider-vinegar/#ixzz25rxfmCqH

Social aspects of home education


Social aspects of home education

http://home-ed.info/socialising.htm
Many people, can see that, academically, home education is likely to be an improvement on classroom teaching, if only because children have the chance to learn at their own rate, with one-to-one attention.    Research in the USA and elsewhere shows that home educated children tend to achieve academic goals easily, are welcome at university or vocational courses, and are easily able to think for themselves and learn anything they want to learn with confidence.

Do home educated students have trouble socialising?

But there are often reservations about socialising, or 'socialisation'.   Are home educated children isolated from other children? Are they able to make friends with a wide variety of people?   Will they be able to fit into society as adults if they haven't been through the ups and downs of school life?  Do they become too dependent on their parents, and reluctant to go out to meet new situations and people?  What do we mean by socialisation anyway?

People, on the whole, are social creatures.   Being sociable is part of our nature.  If we allow children to develop in their own way, they will begin to relate to other people when they are ready.  Clearly children do need to meet people in order to be sociable, but home educators don't tend to be isolated from the community!  A child is just as likely - if not more so - to be sociable with one or two people he meets at home than with a class of 30 children who just happen to be the same age as he is. Mor

What do we mean by social skills?

Social skills include culturally appropriate manners, knowing how to greet different people, and joining in conversations.  They are the ways we learn to relate to people in order to build relationships, and to be able to communicate and spend time enjoying company.  Our children will primarily learn their social skills and cultural expectations from their parents and those they see around them, so the most important thing you can do is to model the kind of behaviour you would like to see.

Children at schools may well develop other social skills which relate to school culture, but those are not a lot of use in the rest of the world. A recent spate of truanting and tragic suicides by British schoolchildren shows all too clearly what serious damage can be done to a sensitive child when the environment is not appropriate. And if you still think that social skills can only be learned at school, have a look at this newspaper article: admittedly it's about a school in a particularly poor area, but

For an expanded discussion of the above issues, see: 'The dreaded 'S' word part 1 and part 2

Further reading on other sites:
Socialisation - the hidden agenda - by Dr John Peacock. A little history of schooling and questions about what socialisation is.

Socialization issues - by Fred Worth. A lengthy article, with about every possible question on this topic.

The 'S' word - by Cafi Cohen.  Reporting that American teenagers had more friends when not in school.

Research articles - Encouraging findings from Paula Rothermel's survey amongst 36 UK home educating families.














Allergic Cough


Allergic Cough
http://www.tandurust.com/natural-home-remedies/cough-from-allergy-natural-cures-remedies.html

Whenever there is any exposure of respiratory tract to an antigen there is abnormal tissue reaction which leads to irritation of the mucous membrane and this leads to cough (in case of irritation of pharynx and lung). Almost any part of the body is prone to this type of reaction. Most common is respiratory tract.
Allergic cough can be caused due to many reasons. Most common of it are sudden change of weather from hot to cold or visa versa. Dust and dust mites, variety of foods, pollen, animal hair, cosmetics articles, vaccines and serums.

 
Even food articles can cause allergic cough. Most common of it is milk, sea food, eggs, strawberries, cold fruits and ice-cream.
Allergic cough is usually caused by improper dietary consumption and unhygienic living conditions. Emotional and psychological stress is also one of the important cause in allergic cough.
How You Can Prevent From Getting Cough From Allergy?

Keep your self healthy by daily early morning walk and light exercise so as to increase your immune system. Foods which should be excluded from the diet are tea, coffee, aerated drinks, sugar based items, cheese, butter, oily things and sour things.

 
Food with added preservative and flavors is to be avoided.
Home Remedies And Natural Treatment For Allergic Cough

Carrot, beet and cucumber juice is prepared. Half a liter of juice is prepared by adding 300ml of carrot juice and 100ml each of beet and cucumber juice. This is very helpful in prevention and treatment of allergic cough.
Castor oil is also an important remedy in allergic cough. 5-6 drops of castor oil is mixed with any fruit juice and taken.
Raisins are also helpful in treating allergic cough. Raisins are grounded and paste is prepared which is mixed with water and heated. Thick gravy like preparation is ready. This can be taken twice to thrice daily in acute condition and once daily at night in chronic condition.
Onion is smashed and juice of it is extracted. This should be taken 2-3 times in a day depending upon the severity of the cough.
Almonds help in reducing dry cough due to allergic condition. Almonds are grounded and to it sugar and butter is added in equal amount.  A paste prepared is taken twice a day till symptoms subside.
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Manfaat dan Gaya-gaya dalam Renang


Manfaat dan Gaya-gaya dalam Renang
Posted on December 23, 2011
A.    Pengertian

http://blog.um.ac.id/berbagiilmu/2011/12/23/manfaat-dan-gaya-gaya-dalam-renang/

            Berenang adalah salah satu jenis olahraga yang mampu meningkatkan kesehatan seseorang yang juga merupakan olahraga tanpa gaya gravitasi bumi (non weight barring).  Berenang  terbilang minim risiko cedera fisik, karena saat berenang seluruh berat badan ditahan oleh air atau mengapung. Selain itu berenang merupakan olahraga yang paling dianjurkan bagi mereka yang kelebihan berat badan (obesitas), ibu hamil dan penderita gangguan persendian tulang atau arthritis. Berenang memiliki banyak manfaat y

1. Membentuk otot

Saat berenang, kita menggerakkan hampir keseluruhan otot-otot pada tubuh, mulai dari kepala, leher, anggota gerak atas, dada, perut, punggung, pinggang, anggota gerak bawah, dan telapak kaki. Saat bergerak di dalam air, tubuh mengeluarkan energi lebih besar karena harus ‘melawan’ massa air yang mampu menguatkan dan melenturkan otot-otot tubuh.

 

2. Meningkatkan kemampuan fungsi jantung dan paru-paru

Gerakan mendorong dan menendang air dengan anggota tubuh terutama tangan dan kaki, dapat memacu aliran darah ke jantung, pembuluh darah, dan paru-paru. Artinya, berenang dapat dikategorikan sebagai latihan aerobik dalam air.

 

3. Menambah tinggi badan

Menurut kepercayaan dari masyarakat bahwa olahraga berenang dapat menambah tinggi badan. Kepercayaan tersebut tidak sepenuhnya benar, yang mempengaruhi tinggi badan  tersebut yaitu dapat juga pembawaan dari lahir dan juga konsumsi makanan (gizi).

 

4. Melatih pernafasan

Inti dari olahraga berenang yaitu bagaimana kita dapat mengatur pernafasan. Saat kapan kita harus menghirup dan mengeluarkan udara serta bagaimana teknik mengeluarkan udara (dari hidung atau mulut). Oleh sebab itu olahraga ini dianjurkan bagi orang yg terkena penyakit asma untuk berenang karena sistem erdiovaskular dan pernafasan dapat menjadi kuat. Penapasan kita menjadi lebih sehat, lancar, dan bisa pernafasan menjadi lebih panjang.

5. Membakar kalori lebih banyakSaat berenang, tubuh akan terasa lebih berat bergerak di dalam air. Otomatis energi yang dibutuhkan pun menjadi lebih tinggi, sehinggadapat secara efektif membakar sekitar 24% kalori tubuh.
 

6. Self safety

Dengan berenang kita tidak perlu khawatir apabila suatu saat mengalami hal-hal yang tidak diinginkan khususnya yang berhubungan dengan air, ataupun dapat menolong seorang cwe yang sedang tenggelam dan tak bisa berenang,hehehehehehe……….. (jatuh ke laut, sungai, kolam, dll).

 

7. Menghilangkan stres

Secara psikologis, berenang juga dapat membuat hati dan pikiran lebih relaks. Gerakan berenang yang dilakukan dengan santai dan perlahan, mampu meningkatkan hormon endorfin dalam otak. Suasana hati jadi sejuk, pikiran lebih adem, badan pun bebas gerah.

Sebelum berenang, agar tubuh tidak ‘kaget’ atau terjadi “kram” (kejang otot), dianjurkan melakukan gerakan pemanasan untuk mencegah kram otot sekaligus juga berfungsi untuk meningkatkan suhu tubuh dan detak jantung secara bertahap dan juga lakukan pendinginan setelah selesai berenang agar suhu tubuh dan detak jantung tidak menurun secara drastis dengan cara berenang perlahan-lahan selama 5 menit.

Untuk pemanasan dapat dimulai dengan melakukan gerakan-gerakan ringan, seperti mengayunkan tangan dan kaki atau berjalan-jalan di sekitar kolam renang selama 10-15 menit. Lalu secara bertahap mulailah dengan satu putaran menyeberangi kolam, lalu istirahatlah selama 30 detik beberapa kali dan puncaknya berenang selama 20-40 menit tanpa henti. Setelah beberapa minggu, latihan bisa ditingkatkan. Sebaiknya, berganti-ganti gaya renang supaya semua otot terlatih.

B.     Terdapat 4 gaya dalam berenang yang biasa dilakukan dan diperlombakan, yaitu:
1.      Gaya bebas.

Gaya bebas adalah berenang dengan posisi dada menghadap ke permukaan air. Kedua belah tangan secara bergantian digerakkan jauh ke depan dengan gerakan mengayuh, sementara kedua belah kaki secara bergantian dicambukkan naik turun ke atas dan ke bawah. Sewaktu berenang gaya bebas, posisi wajah menghadap ke permukaan air. Pernapasandilakukan saat lengan digerakkan ke luar dari air, saat tubuh menjadi miring dan kepala berpaling ke samping. Sewaktu mengambil napas, perenang bisa memilih untuk menoleh ke kiri a

Gaya bebas merupakan gaya yang tidak terikat dengan teknik-teknik dasar tertentu. Gaya bebas dilakukan dengan beraneka ragam gerakan dalam berenang yang bisa membuat perenang dapat melaju di dalam air. Sehingga gerakan dalam gaya bebas bisa di gunakan oleh beberapa orang, baik yang sudah terlatih maupun para pemula. Berikut contoh gerakan gaya bebas,



 

2.      Gaya dada.

Gaya dada merupakan gaya berenang paling populer untuk renang rekreasi. Posisi tubuh stabil dan kepala dapat berada di luar air dalam waktu yang lama. Gaya dada atau gaya katak adalah berenang dengan posisi dada menghadap ke permukaan air, namun berbeda dari gaya bebas, batang tubuh selalu dalam keadaan tetap. Kedua belah kaki menendang ke arah luar sementara kedua belah tangan diluruskan di depan. Kedua belah tangan dibuka ke samping seperti gerakan membelah air agar badan maju lebih cepat ke depan. Gerak
Dalam pelajaran berenang, perenang pemula belajar gaya dada atau gaya bebas. Di antara ketiga nomor renang resmi yang diatur Federasi Renang Internasional, perenang gaya dada adalah perenang yang paling lambat. Berikut contoh gerakan gaya dada,



 

3.      Gaya punggung.
Sewaktu berenang gaya punggung, orang berenang dengan posisi punggung menghadap ke permukaan air. Posisi wajahberada di atas air sehingga orang mudah mengambil napas.  Namun perenang hanya dapat melihat atas dan tidak bisa melihat ke depan. Sewaktu berlomba, perenang memperkirakan dinding tepi kolam dengan menghitung jumlah gerakan.Dalam gaya punggung, gerakan lengan dan kaki serupa dengan gaya bebas, namun dengan posisi tubuh telentang di permukaan air. Kedua belah tangan secara bergantian digerakkan menu
Sewaktu berlomba, berbeda dari sikap start perenang gaya bebas, gaya dada, dan gaya kupu-kupu yang semuanya dilakukan di atas balok start, perenang gaya punggung melakukan start dari dalam kolam. Perenang menghadap ke dinding kolam dengan kedua belah tangan memegang besi pegangan. Kedua lutut ditekuk di antara kedua belah lengan, sementara kedua belah telapak kaki bertumpu di dinding kolam.

Gaya punggung adalah gaya berenang yang sudah dikenal sejak zaman kuno. Pertama kali diperlombakan di Olimpiade Paris 1900, gaya punggung merupakan gaya renang tertua yang diperlombakan setelah gaya bebas. Berikut contoh gerakan gaya punggung,



 

4.      Gaya kupu-kupu.
Gaya kupu-kupu atau gaya lumba-lumba adalah salah satu gaya berenang dengan posisi  dada menghadap ke permukaan air. Kedua belah lengan secara bersamaan ditekan ke bawah dan digerakkan ke arah luar sebelum diayunkan ke depan. Sementara kedua belah kaki secara bersamaan menendang ke bawah dan ke atas seperti gerakan sirip ekor ikan ataulumba-lumba.  Udara dihembuskan kuat-kuat dari mulut dan hidung sebelum kepala muncul dari air, dan udara dihirup lewat mulut ketika kepala berada di luar air.

Gaya kupu-kupu diciptakan tahun 1933, dan merupakan gaya berenang paling baru.Berbeda dari renang gaya lainnya, perenang pemula yang belajar gaya kupu-kupu perlu waktu lebih lama untuk mempelajari koordinasi gerakan tangan dan kaki.

Berenang gaya kupu-kupu juga menuntut kekuatan yang lebih besar dari perenang.  Kecepatan renang gaya kupu-kupu didapat dari ayunan kedua belah tangan secara bersamaan.  Perenang tercepat gaya kupu-kupu dapat berenang lebih cepat dari perenang gaya bebas.  Dibandingkan dalam gaya berenang lainnya, perenang gaya kupu-kupu tidak dapat menutupi teknik gerakan yang buruk dengan mengeluarkan tenaga yang lebih besar. Berikut contoh gerakan gaya kupu-kupu,



 

Satu-satunya ‘kekurangan’ dari jenis olahraga ini adalah ternyata kurang menguntungkan bagi kesehatan tulang. Ketiadaan gaya gravitasi bumi saat berenang justru berpengaruh buruk pada massa tulang. Untuk mengatasinya, Anda dapat menyelinginya dengan olahraga lain, seperti joging, berjalan kaki, atau bersepeda.

 

Sumber:

http://mediaonlinenews.com/kesehatan/manfaat-olahraga-renang

http://id.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berenang