Colic
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Cradle Cap
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Diaper Rash
Preethi KC, Kuttan R. Wound healing activity of flower extract of Calendula officinalis. J Basic Clin Physiol Pharmacol. 2009;20(1):73-9.
Eye Discharge (Blocked Tear Ducts)
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Spitting Up (Baby Reflux)
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Bhaskaran N, Shukla S, Srivastava JK, Gupta S. Chamomile: an anti-inflammatory agent inhibits inducible nitric oxide synthase expression by blocking RelA/p65 activity. Int J Mol Med. 2010 Dec;26(6):935-40.
Thrush
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Umbilical Cord Care
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Bad Breath
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Canker Sores and Cold Sores
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Cavities
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Coxsackie Virus
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Brinckmann J, Sigwart H, van Houten Taylor L. Safety and efficacy of a traditional herbal medicine (Throat Coat) in symptomatic temporary relief of pain in patients with acute pharyngitis: a multicenter, prospective, randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled study. J Altern Complement Med. 2003 Apr;9(2):285-98.
Swollen Glands (Nodes)
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Conjunctivitis (Pinkeye)
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Earache
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Ear Infection
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Runny Nose
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Sinusitis (Sinus Infection)
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Wang YH, Yang CP, Ku MS, Sun HL, Lue KH. Efficacy of nasal irrigation in the treatment of acute sinusitis in children. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2009 Dec;73(12):1696-701.
Swimmer’s Ear
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Allergies (Seasonal)
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Asthma
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Bronchitis
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Dry Cough
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Haggag EG, Abou-Moustafa MA, Boucher W, Theoharides TC. The effect of a herbal water-extract on histamine release from mast cells and on allergic asthma. J Herb Pharmacother. 2003;3(4):41-54.
Croup
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Pneumonia
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Fever
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Flu
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Mononucleosis
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Constipation
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GERD/Reflux/Heartburn
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome
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Motion Sickness
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Nausea/Vomiting
Lee A, Fan LT. Stimulation of the wrist acupuncture point P6 for preventing postoperative nausea and vomiting. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2009 Apr 15;(2):CD003281.
Recurrent Abdominal Pain
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Anemia
Shamah-Levy T, Villalpando S, Rivera-Dommarco JA, Mundo-Rosas V, Cuevas-Nasu L, Jiménez-Aguilar A. Ferrous gluconate and ferrous sulfate added to a complementary food distributed by the Mexican nutrition program Oportunidades have a comparable efficacy to reduce iron deficiency in toddlers. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2008 Nov;47(5):660-6.
Celiac Disease/Gluten Intolerance
1. De Angelis M, Rizzello CG, Fasano A, Clemente MG, De Simone C, Silano M, De Vincenzi M, Losito I, Gobbetti M. VSL#3 probiotic preparation has the capacity to hydrolyze gliadin polypeptides responsible for Celiac Sprue. Biochim Biophys Acta. 2006 Jan;1762(1):80-93.
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Failure to Thrive
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Fatigue
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Food Allergies
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High Cholesterol
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Bed-wetting
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Labial Adhesions
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Menstrual Cramps
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Urinary Tract Infections
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Acne
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Athlete’s Foot
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Eczema
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Head Lice
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Impetigo
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Minor Skin Infections
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Molluscum
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Psoriasis
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Ringworm
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Bee Stings
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Bruises
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Burns
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Cuts and Scrapes
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Dehydration
Ismail I, Singh R, Sirisinghe RG. Rehydration with sodium-enriched coconut water after exercise-induced dehydration. Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health. 2007 Jul;38(4):769-85.
Hives
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Poison Ivy
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Wallengren J. Tea tree oil attenuates experimental contact dermatitis. Arch Dermatol Res. 2011 Jul;303(5):333-8.
Sprains
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Sunburn
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Maenthaisong R, Chaiyakunapruk N, Niruntraporn S, Kongkaew C. The efficacy of aloe vera used for burn wound healing: a systematic review. Burns. 2007 Sep;33(6):713-8.
Growing Pains
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Joint Pains
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Muscle Aches
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Migraine Headache
Pothmann R, Danesch U. Migraine prevention in children and adolescents: results of an open study with a special butterbur root extract. Headache. 2005 Mar;45(3):196-203.
Seizures
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Tension Headache
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Tics/Tourette’s Syndrome
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ADHD/ADD
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Anger and Tantrums
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Autism Spectrum Disorders
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Bipolar Disorder/Mood Regulation
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Depression
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Night Terrors
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
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Sleep Problems
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Speech Development/Stuttering
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