A few of us have been discussing the merits of juniper oil for bladder via email. We know very little, but have a lot of speculatory thoughts about what it might be capable of accomplishing in our little ones’ bladders. So I have cross-posted over on the FB Group – Wellness with Essential Oils for Spina Bifida Families asking the
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So I am doing some general essential oil research (non-SB related) and I am wondering what oils you use on a weekly or monthly basis and what you use it for. I’ll looking for very successful remedies for very common problems. I’ll start. I use lavender for burns, peppermint for headaches, clove for toothaches, menthol for growing pains and tea
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Anybody have anything that works to speed up the healing of pressure sores. When Pooka gets one, it takes almost 2 weeks for it to completely heal, which means 2 weeks without boots or AFOs. There has got to be something that will help?
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We are excited to announce that we have a new profile in the Adult Stories section. What makes this story special is that you will also find Angela listed on our Physicians & Therapists page as well. Angela Dockter is a healthy 44-year old Holistic Healthcare Practitioner who was born with myelomeningocele L3-S1 and attributes her unassisted mobility to the
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So this isn’t so much about SB, but we have all the right folks here to ask. My 3 year old has just begun presenting with eczema. It doesn’t run in my family, but there is some in his dad’s family ( a cousin). Started a month ago maybe, just on the backs of his knees and, to be honest,
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Depending on how old your child is, you may have already discovered that his learning process seems to be different from the typical child. For us, we noticed that Lauren took longer to learn certain concepts, and forgot them much more easily. She also takes much longer to do chores and activities and often forgets what she is supposed to
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So I couldn’t decide whether I should go post updates on 4 different posts or write a new one. I decided we needed a little stimulation around here, so here’s my update post. Let’s start with Molasses Energy Balls – so Pooka still loves them and eats 5-10 of them 3 times a day. She has also increased her eating
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A surgery on Claire’s clubbed feet and tibia left some pretty distinctive scars that bother her. Other than vitamin E, do you all have any suggestions? Creams, oils, etc? Considering we have another surgery in our future, I would love to find a way to find something to help minimize the scarring. Thanks!
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Poor circulation and muscle/joint aches and pains come with the SB territory. Did you know that there are wonderful treatments that can help? AromaTouch Technique is a wonderful way to spend quality time with your child, you can certainly learn to do it yourself. You can also find a certified masseuse who specializes in this in your area. This technique
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I can’t believe I haven’t seen this article before. I want to talk to this lady!!! http://www.sbhao.on.ca/stories/personal-stories/mother-earth-kelly-remmer Does anybody know her? TSpar Here’s the content in case the link ever changes. Article by Kelly Remmer A whispered promise leads a mother off the beaten path and towards a reliable source to treat her daughter’s condition. About three years ago I
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