VALERIAN & CHILDREN

http://www.livestrong.com/article/116817-valerian-children/ May 5, 2010 | By Michelle Powell-Smith Photo Credit Child image by Serenitie from Fotolia.com Valerian is an herb, commonly used to treat sleep disorders, anxiety or pain and discomfort, according to WebMD. This herb acts as a sedative on the brain and nervous system, and may be taken as a tea, tincture or in capsule form. While the safety of Valerian for adults is well established, there is less information on Valerian and children. Consider the possible risks and benefits of this traditional medicinal plant for your child, and consult your health care provider or a trained herbalist before your c FUNCTION Valerian is a mild sedative and is generally recognized as safe by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). In studies on adults, it has been shown to effectively treat insomnia. Scientists believe that Valerian works by increasing levels of gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain. This is similar to, but milder than, the effect of pharmaceutical medications like Valium, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. Ask a Doctor: Symptoms A Doctor Will Assist You Now! Questions Answered Every 9 Seconds. Health.JustAnswer.com/Symptoms Sponsored Links SAFETY The majority of research on Valerian involves adults, rather than children. A 2002 study on sleep difficulties in children published in "Phytomedicine" suggests that Valerian may be safe for children when used for four to eight weeks. The National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements states that Valerian root should not be used in children under three due to lack of research, while the World Health Organization discourages Valerian for children under 12. CONSIDERATIONS Valerian has traditionally been used to treat insomnia, anxiety, stress, gastrointestinal upset and ADHD. While the National Institutes of Health considers the studies on Valerian inconclusive, WebMD reports that it is possibly effective to treat sleep disorders, but that evidence is insufficient for the treatment of restlessness in children, anxiety or ADHD. DOSING According to Intelihealth, 100 to 600 mg of aqueous or aqueous-ethanol extract or Valerian tincture may be given to children. If you prefer a Valerian tea, steep 1.5 to 3 grams of Valerian root in 150 mL of boiling water. Commercial Valerian preparations designed for children are available and may be pure Valerian extract or a combination of valerian with other herbs, like lemon balm. WARNING While Valerian is generally considered safe and has been shown to have few side effects according to WebMD, you should consult your health care provider or a trained herbalist regarding using this herb to treat your child. No drug interactions have been reported in human studies; however, studies on rodents indicate a possible interaction with barbiturates, according to Vitamin Herb University. Discuss your child's other medications with your doctor to avoid any potential problems.

How to Make Gin Soaked Raisins

http://www.ehow.com/how_5239735_make-gin-soaked-raisins.html Relief from arthritis pain may be as close as your kitchen and liquor cabinet.. Gin soaked raisins are an old time folk remedy to relieve arthritis pain. Theresa Kerry, the wife of presidential candidate John Kerry, came under fire on the campaign trail in 2004 when she called gin soaked raisins 'highly effective' as a remedy for arthritis. So, gin soaked raisins? How bad can they be?! Even if they don't help, you'll have fun nibbling 9 (exactly 9) at a time. instructions 1 ~~Purchase a box of golden raisins~~ For some reasons (and no one can really come up with the exact reason), golden raisins are the only raisins that work for the gin soaked raisin arthritis remedy. Go figure. Anyway, purchase a box of golden raisins - they might be called 'white raisins' depending on where you live. 2 ~~Empty the golden raisins in a shallow bowl and cover with gin~~ To make gin soaked raisins, well, empty the box of raisins into a shallow bowl and cover with gin - just barely cover them. Note: I highly recommend using a good, smooth brand of gin as they might as well taste good... Leave the white raisins to soak and do not disturb for 11-14 days until the gin has evaporated. Once the gin is evaporated, they're ready to eat! 3 ~~Eat 9 gin soaked raisins (exactly 9...) a day~~ I personally like these little things so more than 9 are gobbled at a time. I can't swear to you that they relieve my slight arthritis pain but I can guarantee that they make me happier! Whether it's a placebo effect or not, I don't really care - you might not either.... Sponsored Links CottonGin Fire Protectionwww.argusfirecontrol.com World Leader in Gin Fire Safety Improve your safety AND profit Head & Shoulderswww.headandshoulders.co.id Either "For Him" or "For Her", find Out why H&S is right for you online Back Pain? Chiswickwww.essentialphysio.com Expert Chartered Physiotherapists Early and Late Appointments Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)www.likecells.com Stem cells can do great help for patients of Rheumatoid arthritis Tips & Warnings If you're on medications, DO NOT eat gin soaked raisins unless you check with your doctor. If you are a recovering alcoholic, DO NOT eat gin soaked raisins!

Temper-Tantrum Coping Tips Help children manage their anger with this advice from parents on avoiding and handling temper tantrums. Plus, couples share how they keep outbursts from affecting their relationships.

http://www.additudemag.com/adhd/article/8378.html Need help teaching children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD), oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), or other violence and defiance issues, to learn anger management? Below, ADDitude readers share how they help kids handle their anger and tempers to prevent tantrums. Plus, these families share how they cope when outbursts do occur! How to Calm Angry Children and Prevent Tantrums My husband and I try to step in before the tantrum happens, but sometimes that is impossible! In those cases, we try to remember not to take our daughter's words personally." -Denise, California My husband and I have tried many tricks to avoid tantrums since our son was 2. Taking something from him -- a toy -- for a couple of days works sometimes. We remember to love our child, no matter what, and make sure he knows it." -Debra, Pennsylvania I tell my son to look into my eyes while I am talking to him, instead of dancing around the room. Then I ask him to make a choice between A and B, and I encourage him to choose the right one." -Dawn, Florida How to Handle Temper Tantrums I nip tantrums in the bud. I hold up three fingers -- one stands for Happy, another for Playful, and the third for Calm -- and ask my children to pick a new mood." -Amber, Ohio How to Cope as a Couple When Tantrums Happen We have accepted -- finally -- that our children have ADD/ADHD and that there will be tough moments like this. Our job is to keep the fallout from those moments from spilling over into our relationship." -An ADDitude Reader During meltdowns, my husband and I tell each other that 'this too shall pass.' We nurture each other with small acts of kindness, and remember why we got married!" -Helene, California My husband and I agree on how we're going to react before my son acts violent or defiant or has a meltdown. He can’t divide us by appealing to one parent over the other." -Maureen, Illinois Working closely with my husband and having long talks with him help our marriage."-Janelle, Wisconsin More Advice on Handling Anger in Children Better-Behavior Advice for Parents Addressing a Child's Temper Tantrums Parenting Violent, Defiant Children and Teens: How to Change Behavior Help for Kids Who Hit Anger Management for ADD/ADHD Children

khasiat ubi merah

http://biens-naturels.blogspot.com/2009/09/khasiat-ubi-jalar.html khasiat ubi merah ubi jalar, selain rasanya yang enak, ternyata ubi jalar mempunyai banyak manfaat buat kesehatan. Ubi jalar biasa kita temukan di warung – warung yang menjual gorengan, menggunakan minyak sebenarnya kurang bagus buat tubuh kita, jadi alangkah baiknya jika dalam penyajiannya, ubi jalar di rebus saja. Sayangnya, makanan dari ubi bukanlah jenis makanan favorit dan biasanya hanya dikenal sebagai makanan rakyat di pedesaan. Tahukah Anda, ubi jalar sangat kaya akan antioksidan. Semakin pekat warnanya, semakin banyak kandungan antioksidannya. Uji jalar mempunyai beragam warna, ada yang berwarna ungu, ,merah, kuning pucat atau putih. Warna tergantung pada jenisnya, jenis tanah, iklim serta mineral. Merah pertanda kaya Betakaroten Kita mengenal ada beberapa jenis ubi jalar. Yang paling umum adalah ubi jalar putih. Selain itu ada juga yang ungu maupun merah. Sekalipun disebut ubi jalar merah, sebenarnya warna daging buahnya adalah tidak merah, tapi kekuningan hingga jingga alias orange. Mengapa pilih yang merah ? Dibanding ubi jalar putih,tekstur ubi jalar merah memang lebih berair dan lebih lembut. Rasanya tidak semanis yang putih padahal kadar gulanya tidak berbeda. Ubi jalar putih mengandung 260 mkg (869 SI) betakaroten per 100 gram, ubi merah yang berwarna kuning emas tersimpan 2900 mkg (9675 SI) betakaroten, ubi merah yang berwarna jingga 9900 mkg (32967 SI). Makin pekat warna jingganya. makin tinggi kadar betakarotennya yang merupakan bahan pembentuk vitamin A dalam tubuh. Secangkir ubi jalar merah kukus yang telah dilumatkan menyimpan 50000 SI betakaroten, setara dengan kandungan betakaroten dalam 23 cangkir brokoli, yang menggembirakan perebusan hanya merusak 10% kadar betakaroten, sedangkan penggorengan atau pemanggangan dalam oven hanya 20%. Namun penjemuran menghilangkan hampir separuh kandungan betakaroten, sekitar 40%. Menyantap seporsi ubi jalar merah kukus /rebus sudah memenuhi anjuran kecukupan vitamin A 2100 - 3600 mkg sehari. Kandungan kimia pada ubi jalar adalah protein, lemak, karbohidrat, kalori, serat, abu, kalsium, fosfor, zat besi, karoten, vitamin B1, B2, C, dan asam nikotinat. Makan 1 buah sedang ubi jalar merah mentah sudah memenuhi 42 % anjuran kecukupan vitamin C sehari. Dibanding dengan havermut (oatmeal), ubi jalar merah lebih kaya serat, khususnya oligosakarida. Menyantap ubi jalar merah 2 - 3 kali seminggu membantu kecukupan serat. Apabila dimakan bersama kulitnya menyumbang serat lebih banyak lagi. Sumber : Direktorat Gizi Depkes RI, 1981, Suismono, 1995) Berikut beberapa manfaat dari ubi jalar : Kekebalan tubuh : Ubi jalar sangat kaya akan beta karoten, antioksidan utama, serta berbagai nutrisi lain seperti vitamin C, vitamin B kompleks, besi dan juga fosfor. Hal ini membuat ubi jalar sebagai penguat imun yang hebat. Peradangan : Walaupun tidak termasuk dalam keluarga kentang-kentangan biasa, ubi jalar juga mengandung anti peradangan. Didukung dengan adanya beta karoten, vitamin C dan magnesium, maka ubi jalar sangat efektif dalam menyembuhkan peradangan baik internal maupun eksternal. Asma : Ubi jalar juga efektif dalam mengatasi hidung mampat, bronchitis dan paru-paru. Dengan begitu akan meredakan asma. Hal ini disebabkan oleh aroma khas yang dimiliki ubi jalar. Bronchitis : Kandungan vitamin C, besi serta nutrisi lainnya membantu menyembuhkan bronchitis. Ubi jalar juga dipercaya bisa menghangatkan tubuh (mungkin karena rasa manis serta nutrisi lainnya). Kandungan ini juga berfungsi untuk menyembuhakn bronchitis, terlepas dari kandungan lain yang bisa meredakan kemampatan. Arthritis : Beta karoten, magnesium, seng dan vitamin B kompleks membuat ubi jalar sebagai pilihan yang tepat untuk mengatasi arthritis. Air rebusan ubi jalar bisa dioleskan pada persendian untuk meredakan sakit akibat arthritis. Pencernaan : Selain rasanya yang enak, kandungan serat dalam ubi jalar juga lebih tinggi dibandingkan dengan jenis kentang pada umumnya. Kalau kedua faktor ini disatukan dengan mineral-mineral lainnya seperti magnesium yang dikandung ubi jalar, maka makanan satu ini merupakan pilihan yang tepat untuk membantu pencernaan. Selain itu, ubi jalar juga mudah untuk dicerna serta baik untuk lambung dan usus halus. Kanker : Kandungan beta karoten, antioksidan dan anti karsinogen utama, yang merupakan penyebab warna pada kulit ubi jalar serta vitamin C, sangat penting untuk menyembuhkan berbagai jenis kanker. Terutama kanker kolon, usus halus, prostat, ginjal dan kanker pada organ dalam lainnya. Keseimbangan air : Serat dalam ubi jalar akan membantu menahan air. Hal ini akan mempertahankan keseimbangan cairan dalam tubuh. Radang lambung : Ubi jalar menimbulkan efek nyaman di lambung dan usus halus. Vitamin B kompleks dan vitamin C, beta karoten, kalium dan kalsium sangat efektif meredakan radang lambung. Selain itu, serat yang dikandung ubi jalar bisa mencegah terjadinya konstipasi dan penimbunan asam, karena itu akan menurunkan kemungkinan terjadinya radang lambung. Anti peradangan dan kandungan yang menenangkan dari ubi jalar juga bisa mengurangi rasa sakit dan peradangan lambung. Diabetes : Pengidap diabetes seringkali dihimbau untuk menghindari makanan yang manis. Hal ini tidak berlaku pada ubi jalar. Makanan satu ini sangat efektif dalam meregulasi kadar gula darah dengan membantu sekresi dan fungsi insulin. Tetapi, tidak berarti kalau pengidap diabetes bisa makan ubi jalar tanpa aturan. Tetapi, mereka bisa mengganti asupan nasi atau karbohidrat mereka dengan ubi jalar. Untuk menambah berat badan : Hal ini sangat mudah dipahami. Ubi jalar berasa manis serta mengandung karbohidrat kompleks disertai vitamin dan mineral yang mudah dicerna. Karena itu, ubi jalar merupakan sumber energi dan efektif untuk membangun otot-otot. Bagi Anda yang tidak percaya diri karena tulang-tulang menonjol ke permukaan kulit, cobalah mengkonsumsi makanan super ini. Cara ini tidak menghasilkan efek samping apapun sehingga lebih aman daripada mengkonsumsi suplemen pembangun otot. Keuntungan lain : ubi jalar juga efektif menghentikan ketergantungan pada rokok, minuman serta narkotika tertentu. Selain itu, juga sangat baik bagi kesehatan pembuluh darah vena dan arteri. Konsentrasi beta karoten yang tinggi serta fosfor sangat baik bagi kesehatan mata dan kardiovaskular. Tag : Obat Asma, Obat Diabetes, Obat Kanker, Ubi