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Issue: #5
January 21, 2013


Time to get out and play!
Volume 3, Letter 5
 

January 21, 2013  

 

The flu, RSV and meta-pneumovirus are running wild in North Carolina. We have seen record numbers of sick children. This article will be a refresher on the basics of supportive care to piggyback on the recent flu newsletter.  

 

Most children over the age of 1 year old have a mild self limited illness without bacterial complications.  For these children it is important to use supportive measures to avoid progression to bacterial illness by the build up of mucoid secretions in the nose. sinus and lung.

 

Top 10 treatment options:

 

1) Good old HONEY.  1 teaspoonful of honey 30 minutes before bed will significantly inhibit sleep reducing cough symptoms. During the day sipping Chamomile tea mixed with honey is useful. (6 ounces of tea mixed with 1 tsp of honey; remember that infants under 1 year of age cannot tolerate honey because of the risk of a bacterial infection called botulism.)

 

2) Rub Vicks vapor rub on the soles of the feet.  This has an effect on the central nervous cough reflex.  

 

3) Sinus rinse with Dr. Neil's brand or a neti pot is very useful in sinusitis prevention. Remember to use distilled or previously boiled water for sterility.  

 

4) Saline nasal sprays are very useful for nasal clean out. Buying saline solution for contacts and running it through the humidifier is an excellent method for simple lung mucous thinning and clearance.

 

5) A eucalyptus steam bath. Place 4 drops of eucalyptus oil in a bowl with boiling water and inhale the steam with a towel over your head. 5 minutes is the preferred treatment time. Avoid in people with liver ailments.

 

6) Immune boosters: look at products like Deep Immune Support by Herbs for Kids or Kirkman Immuno Aid. Avoid in patients with autoimmune issues.

 

7) Avoid dairy products as they promote mucous production.

 

8) Increase your intake of vitamin C.  Drink two to three glasses of orange juice for 2 days or take a supplement.

 

9) Taking 30 mg of zinc piconolate for 3 days is useful for cellular function.

 

10) SLEEP!!!!!

 

 

Natural is best,

 

Dr. Magryta


Flame Retardants

New research from the University of California Berkeley by Eskenazi this year is sheding light on the issues of flame retardants and human disease. 

in the Journal Environmental Health Perspectives the authors looked at school aged children who were exposed to PBDE (flame retardant) in utero or in early childhood. The CDC in Atlanta analyzed the blood of 279 pregnant women and 272 children at aged 7 years old and then subjected the children to standardized tests to assess attention, IQ and fine motor skills.

They found a correlation to increased PBDE exposure and poorer test assessments. This study is adding to the mounting evidence on PBDE and adverse health outcomes. 

Once again the United States is not practicing the Precautionary Principle and we have to wait to find these outcomes after heavy exposure. The companies that produce these products are neither studying the effects nor offering to be a part of the solution if possible issues arise. 

You can help prevent possible illness by following the recommendations of the environmental working group.

Keep up the proactive prevention!

Dr. M
 
Recipe of the Week

 

This dish is hearty and a little off the anti inflammatory diet menu with the sugar and flour content. 

 

Hungarian Goulash ala Amy
 
Ingredients:
 
        2 lbs stew beef (grass fed only)
        1 medium onion, sliced
        3 small cloves garlic, minced
        1/4 (or less) cup EVOO
        3/4 cup catsup organic
        2 T Worcestershire sauce
        1 T packed brown sugar (try 1-2 teaspoons first.  add the third only if you think the flavor requires it)
        2 tsp salt
        2 tsp paprika
        1/2 tsp dry mustard (or 1 tsp prepared)
        Dash of cayenne pepper
        1/4 cup cold water
        2 T flour (can do without - it will be thinner or use corn starch)
        Can use pasta, rice or potatoes as a starch if desired
 
Directions:
 
Cook and stir beef, onion and garlic in olive oil until beef is brown; drain.  Stir in 1 1/2 cups water, the catsup, and the next six ingredients.  Heat to boiling, reduce heat, cover and simmer until beef is tender 2 to 2 1/2 hours.  Add water if needed. 
 
Shake 1/4 cup cold water and flour to mix and stir gradually into beef mixture.  Heat to boiling stirring constantly.  Boil and stir one minute.  Serve over hot noodles, potatoes or rice.  8 to 10 servings.  Enjoy!
 
Adapted from my good friend Amy,
Gilcrest Natural Farm
www.gilcrestnc.com
 

 

 

Dr. M


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Chris Magryta
Salisbury Pediatric Associates
Touchstone Pediatrics