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Books on Alternative Healthcare that Address Measles This
is just a brief list of a few books and the type of information that is available. It is
just to let you know that there are treatments for measles. I think its good to experiment
with the different types of remedies, find out what your kids like and take well, what
your family is comfortable with. You can do this by using different remedies in
non-emergency situations. For example, try making nutritive infusions of herbs for your
kids, see if they like drinking tea.
Healthcare is very individual , over time you will find what works best for you and
your family.
Jessica Hall
The Complete Home Health Advisor by Rita Elkins
Treatments listed:
Medical: Tylenol, for fever.
Nutritional: Calcium/magnesium to repair tissue, Vitamin A and E to fight infection,
boost immunity, Vitamin B and ZINC for cell and tissue repair.
Herbal: Chamomile tea to reduce fever, Garlic to fight infection, warm or cool ginger
baths for fever, Yarrow to cleanse the blood and dry mucous, Goldenseal to relieve
itching, Hops as a relaxant.
This book promotes vaccinations but acknowledges reactions.
Earth Medicine Earth Food by Michael A. Weiner
'The classic guide to the herbal remedies and wild plants of the North American
Indians'. This book states, "Measles was unknown among the American Indians prior to
the arrival of the Europeans."
The Rappahannock of Virginia drank an infusion of Sassafras root to lower fever and
promote eruption of rash. It is interesting to note that they wished to promote rather
than suppress the rash.
Everybodies Guide to Homeopathic Medicines by Stephen Cummings, MD
& Dana Ullman, MPH.
Treatments listed:
Vitamin A has been found in recent research to reduce risk of serious complications
Homeopathic: Aconite is the best remedy for beginning measles. Belladona, Gelsemium
Euphrasia, Pullsatilla, depending on the course of disease and symptoms.
Natural Healing with Herbs by Humbart Santillo, ND
This book deals exclusively with herbs and has an extensive list of herbal remedies for
measles. Some herbalists find his approach rather aggressive.
Alternative Medicine: The Definitive Guide compiled by The Burton
Goldberg Group
This book has a chapter on children's health. Notable quotes from this book:
"The potential devastating side effects associated with immunizations, combined
with the fact that there are too many unanswered questions regarding their safety and
effectiveness, are causing many healthcare experts to now object to blanket
immunizations."
"I think immunizations should be voluntary. Compelling parents to have their
children vaccinated will not be tolerated too much longer in American Society."
Harris Coulter, PhD
Remedies listed:
Ayurvedic, Chinese, Homeopathy, Herbal, Hydrotherapy and Juice Therapy
Aromatherapy: spray or vaporize with eucalyptus, tea tree, chamomile and lavender
Cold, wet socks treatment: this treatment is done by putting ice cold, wet socks onto a
child's feet, this is done to move blood from the head to the feet, relieving pressure and
fever. Symptoms disappear, children fall asleep immediately and are feeling better the
next day!
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