Dr. Tamara Eriksen N.D. Tailor Made Wellness Clinic 200, 85 Cranford Way Sherwood Park, AB T8H 0H9 Dr. Tamara Eriksen N.D. Tailor.

Dr. Tamara Eriksen N.D.Tailor Made Wellness Clinic200, 85 Cranford WaySherwood Park, AB T8H 0H9www.tailormadewellness.com


Every Parents’ Guide to Every Parents’ Guide to

Naturally Supporting aNaturally Supporting aHealthy Immune Healthy Immune ResponseResponse

Every Parents’ Guide to Every Parents’ Guide to

Naturally Supporting aNaturally Supporting aHealthy Immune Healthy Immune ResponseResponseNOTE: Use PAGE UP / PAGE DOWN to change slides OR wait for auto-transitions.



FeverFever

Fever may be THE MOST IMPORTANT part Fever may be THE MOST IMPORTANT part of a healthy immune response.of a healthy immune response.

Regularly giving medications to “kill” a Regularly giving medications to “kill” a fever teaches your body fever teaches your body notnot to mount a to mount a proper, full scale response.proper, full scale response.

Fever may be THE MOST IMPORTANT part Fever may be THE MOST IMPORTANT part of a healthy immune response.of a healthy immune response.

Regularly giving medications to “kill” a Regularly giving medications to “kill” a fever teaches your body fever teaches your body notnot to mount a to mount a proper, full scale response.proper, full scale response.



FeverFever

New evidence suggests fevers are New evidence suggests fevers are developmentally importantdevelopmentally important

New evidence suggests fevers are New evidence suggests fevers are developmentally importantdevelopmentally important

Following fevers, researchers Following fevers, researchers observe:observe:

Growth spurtsGrowth spurts Increased maturityIncreased maturity Improvements in Improvements in

cognitive reasoningcognitive reasoning



Normal, healthy body temperatureNormal, healthy body temperature 98.6°F / 36.9°C98.6°F / 36.9°C

Normal, healthy body temperatureNormal, healthy body temperature 98.6°F / 36.9°C98.6°F / 36.9°C

FeverFever



What is High EnoughWhat is High Enough

In order to be In order to be effective, effective, a fever must reach a fever must reach AT LEASTAT LEAST 99.5°F / 37.6°C 99.5°F / 37.6°C

Most Bacteria & Most Bacteria & Viruses cannot live at Viruses cannot live at these temperatures!these temperatures!

In order to be In order to be effective, effective, a fever must reach a fever must reach AT LEASTAT LEAST 99.5°F / 37.6°C 99.5°F / 37.6°C

Most Bacteria & Most Bacteria & Viruses cannot live at Viruses cannot live at these temperatures!these temperatures!



Help that Healthy Fever Along!Help that Healthy Fever Along! Hot drinks, soupsHot drinks, soups Cayenne pepper foot bathCayenne pepper foot bath Hot shower, steam, saunaHot shower, steam, sauna Wool or down blanketsWool or down blankets

Help that Healthy Fever Along!Help that Healthy Fever Along! Hot drinks, soupsHot drinks, soups Cayenne pepper foot bathCayenne pepper foot bath Hot shower, steam, saunaHot shower, steam, sauna Wool or down blanketsWool or down blankets

Generate a Good FeverGenerate a Good Fever



Is A Fever Dangerous?Is A Fever Dangerous?

Infants Infants (< 2 mo.):(< 2 mo.): 102°F / 38.9°C102°F / 38.9°CGO TO EMERGENCY ROOM ASAPGO TO EMERGENCY ROOM ASAP

Children:Children: 105°F / 40.5°C105°F / 40.5°CURGENT, SEE YOUR DOCTORURGENT, SEE YOUR DOCTOR

Adults: Adults: 106.5°F / 41.4°C106.5°F / 41.4°CNEARING THE DANGER ZONENEARING THE DANGER ZONE

Infants Infants (< 2 mo.):(< 2 mo.): 102°F / 38.9°C102°F / 38.9°CGO TO EMERGENCY ROOM ASAPGO TO EMERGENCY ROOM ASAP

Children:Children: 105°F / 40.5°C105°F / 40.5°CURGENT, SEE YOUR DOCTORURGENT, SEE YOUR DOCTOR

Adults: Adults: 106.5°F / 41.4°C106.5°F / 41.4°CNEARING THE DANGER ZONENEARING THE DANGER ZONE

Danger ZoneDanger ZoneDanger ZoneDanger Zone



MEDICAL EMERGENCYMEDICAL EMERGENCY

107°F/41.6°C or higher107°F/41.6°C or higher EMERGENCY - Brain damage may occur EMERGENCY - Brain damage may occur

107°F/41.6°C or higher107°F/41.6°C or higher EMERGENCY - Brain damage may occur EMERGENCY - Brain damage may occur



Febrile ConvulsionsFebrile Convulsions

Convulsions/seizures are NOT Convulsions/seizures are NOT necessarily related to high fevers.necessarily related to high fevers.

They’re related to They’re related to RAPID CHANGES RAPID CHANGES IN TEMPERATURE.IN TEMPERATURE.

Tend to run in families.Tend to run in families.

Convulsions/seizures are NOT Convulsions/seizures are NOT necessarily related to high fevers.necessarily related to high fevers.

They’re related to They’re related to RAPID CHANGES RAPID CHANGES IN TEMPERATURE.IN TEMPERATURE.

Tend to run in families.Tend to run in families.



Febrile ConvulsionsFebrile Convulsions

Really scary for parents!Really scary for parents!

Should be evaluated by doctor but Should be evaluated by doctor but not necessarily emergency.not necessarily emergency.

Not particularly dangerous.Not particularly dangerous.

No higher risk of No higher risk of brain damage.brain damage.

Really scary for parents!Really scary for parents!

Should be evaluated by doctor but Should be evaluated by doctor but not necessarily emergency.not necessarily emergency.

Not particularly dangerous.Not particularly dangerous.

No higher risk of No higher risk of brain damage.brain damage.



Supportive TreatmentsSupportive Treatments

So if giving MEDICINE to kill the So if giving MEDICINE to kill the fever and manage other symptoms fever and manage other symptoms is out…is out…

So if giving MEDICINE to kill the So if giving MEDICINE to kill the fever and manage other symptoms fever and manage other symptoms is out…is out…



Moderate feverModerate fevercheck temp every 30-45 min.check temp every 30-45 min.

High feverHigh fevercheck temp every 15 min.check temp every 15 min.

If fever creeps toward “Danger Zone” If fever creeps toward “Danger Zone” monitor every 5 min. & bring it down slowly.monitor every 5 min. & bring it down slowly.

Watch for behavioural changesWatch for behavioural changes

Moderate feverModerate fevercheck temp every 30-45 min.check temp every 30-45 min.

High feverHigh fevercheck temp every 15 min.check temp every 15 min.

If fever creeps toward “Danger Zone” If fever creeps toward “Danger Zone” monitor every 5 min. & bring it down slowly.monitor every 5 min. & bring it down slowly.

Watch for behavioural changesWatch for behavioural changes

Monitor your sick child closely…Monitor your sick child closely… Monitor your sick child closely…Monitor your sick child closely…

MonitorMonitor



Manage High FeversManage High Fevers ““Warming socksWarming socks” treatment” treatment

(click link above for hand-out) (click link above for hand-out)

Cool compressesCool compresses Lukewarm bath, sponge-bath Lukewarm bath, sponge-bath

with lukewarm peppermint teawith lukewarm peppermint tea Turn on a fanTurn on a fan Cool drinksCool drinks




Manage other symptomsManage other symptoms STAY HYDRATED!STAY HYDRATED!

tea with honey, soup, watertea with honey, soup, water

Neti pot for nasal/sinus Neti pot for nasal/sinus congestioncongestion

Steam inhalationSteam inhalation PoulticesPoultices

Manage other symptomsManage other symptoms STAY HYDRATED!STAY HYDRATED!

tea with honey, soup, watertea with honey, soup, water

Neti pot for nasal/sinus Neti pot for nasal/sinus congestioncongestion

Steam inhalationSteam inhalation PoulticesPoultices




Garlic Garlic (antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal)(antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal)

Ginger Ginger (antibacterial, antifungal, helps (antibacterial, antifungal, helps prevent nausea and cramping)prevent nausea and cramping)

Onion Onion (antibacterial, mild anti-viral)(antibacterial, mild anti-viral)

Essential oils Essential oils (rosemary, eucalyptus,(rosemary, eucalyptus,ginger, lavender, tea tree, and many more!)ginger, lavender, tea tree, and many more!)


Herbals from HomeHerbals from Home Herbals from HomeHerbals from Home

Click here to launch recipe hand-out forKID-FRIENDLY

GARLIC & ONION SYRUP(anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal)

Great for cough, cold, flu and so much more!



Health Store RemediesHealth Store Remedies

SambucolSambucolor Sambuguardor Sambuguard

Echinacea Echinacea & Goldenseal& Goldenseal

SambucolSambucolor Sambuguardor Sambuguard

Echinacea Echinacea & Goldenseal& Goldenseal



Health Store RemediesHealth Store Remedies

Vitamin C & D Vitamin C & D (antiviral, and more!)(antiviral, and more!)

Zinc Zinc (immune support)(immune support)

HomeopathicsHomeopathics

Vitamin C & D Vitamin C & D (antiviral, and more!)(antiviral, and more!)

Zinc Zinc (immune support)(immune support)

HomeopathicsHomeopathics



So a loved one is under the weather...So a loved one is under the weather...

How do I know when to worry?How do I know when to worry?

So a loved one is under the weather...So a loved one is under the weather...

How do I know when to worry?How do I know when to worry?

Signs it’s a Medical EmergencySigns it’s a Medical Emergency



Serious Lung or Heart ProblemSerious Lung or Heart Problem

Difficulty breathing Difficulty breathing (when not coughing)(when not coughing)

Bloody mucus Bloody mucus (spit)(spit)

Chest painChest pain

Difficulty breathing Difficulty breathing (when not coughing)(when not coughing)

Bloody mucus Bloody mucus (spit)(spit)

Chest painChest pain



Cyanosis is the first VISIBLE sign Cyanosis is the first VISIBLE sign that the patient is not getting that the patient is not getting enough oxygen to enough oxygen to cells/tissues/organs.cells/tissues/organs.

Bluish or gray discoloration of the skin and Bluish or gray discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes.mucous membranes.

Usually first seen around the lips and in the Usually first seen around the lips and in the mouth.mouth.

Then on fingertips (under fingernails) and Then on fingertips (under fingernails) and toes.toes.

Cyanosis is the first VISIBLE sign Cyanosis is the first VISIBLE sign that the patient is not getting that the patient is not getting enough oxygen to enough oxygen to cells/tissues/organs.cells/tissues/organs.

Bluish or gray discoloration of the skin and Bluish or gray discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes.mucous membranes.

Usually first seen around the lips and in the Usually first seen around the lips and in the mouth.mouth.

Then on fingertips (under fingernails) and Then on fingertips (under fingernails) and toes.toes.

Cyanosis(Poor oxygen exchange)








DehydrationDehydration

Serious danger with high fever, diarrhea Serious danger with high fever, diarrhea and/or prolonged vomitingand/or prolonged vomiting

Check for Dehydration:Check for Dehydration: Pinch GENTLY to draw up a “tent” of skin on Pinch GENTLY to draw up a “tent” of skin on

the back of the hand the back of the hand (older child/adult)(older child/adult) or abdomen or abdomen (infant/toddler)(infant/toddler)

Hold for about 2 seconds, then let goHold for about 2 seconds, then let go Watch how long it takes for the skin to return Watch how long it takes for the skin to return

to normal. Should take LESS THAN 1 to normal. Should take LESS THAN 1 SECOND SECOND (2 seconds in seniors due to decreased skin elasticity)(2 seconds in seniors due to decreased skin elasticity)



DehydrationDehydration



Lethargy & ProstrationLethargy & Prostration

Your child is “just not right.”Your child is “just not right.” Extremely tired/fatiguedExtremely tired/fatigued ““Floppy” – wont stand up, can’t hold Floppy” – wont stand up, can’t hold

head up, suddenly very dizzyhead up, suddenly very dizzy Cannot concentrate or focus attentionCannot concentrate or focus attention

You know your child! And you You know your child! And you know what’s normal when your know what’s normal when your child is sick.child is sick.

Your child is “just not right.”Your child is “just not right.” Extremely tired/fatiguedExtremely tired/fatigued ““Floppy” – wont stand up, can’t hold Floppy” – wont stand up, can’t hold

head up, suddenly very dizzyhead up, suddenly very dizzy Cannot concentrate or focus attentionCannot concentrate or focus attention

You know your child! And you You know your child! And you know what’s normal when your know what’s normal when your child is sick.child is sick.



Lethargy & ProstrationLethargy & Prostration



Last words:Last words:

Many of Granny’s Many of Granny’s old remedies really old remedies really do work!do work!

Trust your instincts.Trust your instincts.

If ever in doubt… If ever in doubt… CALL YOUR DOCTOR!CALL YOUR DOCTOR!

Many of Granny’s Many of Granny’s old remedies really old remedies really do work!do work!

Trust your instincts.Trust your instincts.

If ever in doubt… If ever in doubt… CALL YOUR DOCTOR!CALL YOUR DOCTOR!



And Remember…And Remember…

Prevention is the best Prevention is the best medicinemedicine

Prevention is the best Prevention is the best medicinemedicine WASH YOUR HANDSWASH YOUR HANDS Eat a healthy diet rich in fruits & Eat a healthy diet rich in fruits &

veggiesveggies Exercise & get enough sleepExercise & get enough sleep Love, laugh & play OFTENLove, laugh & play OFTEN

WASH YOUR HANDSWASH YOUR HANDS Eat a healthy diet rich in fruits & Eat a healthy diet rich in fruits &

veggiesveggies Exercise & get enough sleepExercise & get enough sleep Love, laugh & play OFTENLove, laugh & play OFTEN



Or go online to find a licensed Naturopathic Doctor in your area:

www.cand.ca (Canada)

www.naturopathic.org (US)

Still have questions?Still have questions?

Call, Email or Call, Email or Schedule a Visit with Dr. Schedule a Visit with Dr. EriksenEriksen, ND, ND

Still have questions?Still have questions?

Call, Email or Call, Email or Schedule a Visit with Dr. Schedule a Visit with Dr. EriksenEriksen, ND, ND

Dr. Tamara Eriksen N.D. Tailor Made Wellness Clinic 200, 85 Cranford Way Sherwood Park, AB T8H 0H9 Dr. Tamara Eriksen N.D. Tailor.

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