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Home Remedies for Children's HYPERACTIVITY
Hyperactivity is defined as abnormally overactive and
restless behaviour. Children affected by this condition can
range from being a bit of a handful to aggressive, violent
and extremely difficult to live with.
- Choose a strictly wholefood diet that includes
plenty of fish, poultry, cereals, fruits and
vegetables, except those suspected of causing
problems. Avoid giving sugar in any form (that is, as
sweets, biscuits, cakes or fizzy drinks).
- Massage is a good way of calming an agitated child -
if you can catch him! Massaging either the hands or
feet is an ideal way to begin. After a while you may
be able to include the shoulders and back.
- Chamomile helps to soothe the nervous system. Add
the appropriate number of drops (see below) to your
chosen carrier oil. The essence could also be added
to the bath.
Appropriate number of drops
Age Drops per 30 ml Base Oil
Newborn to 2 months 1-2 drops
2 to 6 months 2-3 drops
6 to 12 months 3-4 drops
1 to 5 years 4-6 drops
5 to 7 years 6-10 drops
7 to 12 years 8-12 drops
- Add up to 15 drops of Chamomile tincture to a glass
of water or small bottle of milk. This is an extremely
safe way of soothing a restless baby or child.
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