Children's Chronic Rhinitis

nature said:
Not necessarily. Tests are not so accurate, there are false positives and false negatives. Given that she is not fond of milk, just suppress it totally, and see how it goes. Also grains.
So, you speak french! ;-) If you're interested, I made a list af foods with their oxalate rate, after reading all Sally Norton's website and videos. I can send it to you if you want.
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Yes, French is my native language. I also speak Spanish as a second language. I started to learn Mandarin a month ago and it's going well.
Thanks for the list, I also made one in Excel after Keyhole gave me the link 😉
 
meadow_wind said:
Well, you know, Quebec has been populated by the French! And what do French people love cooking with? Ha! Ha! Dairy 😍

Oui Monsieur Madame, dairy everywhere! Cream to thicken soups and sauces, milk for bechamel, butter to caramelize those sweet onions, and don't forget the cheese... Cheese and bread, butter and bread... And then dessert which contains milk, cream, butter cream, and who knows what more!

Darn French people... Death by dairy 🤣

Well, actually most French people have the enzymes to digest dairy, but I have the chance to have native American DNA in my family tree, and they don't tolerate it so well. So, too bad for me. Down goes all this tasty formidable French cuisine. And I must endure watching my mom stuffing herself with all this nice cheese all by herself...

So all this to say that, after considering the French diet, I did consider that my daughter's dairy intake is small 😜
But I get the point: will cut all of it for a period of time.
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What Mec told you basically; dairy products didn't sit badly with me and I digested them without problems, in fact on the contrary they felt quite good (they have casomorphines) and even so they were causing a mess in my body, you may think the amount of dairy products your daughter consumes is not enough, but inflammatory reactions have a lot to do with the presence of certain elements more than with the quantity; even as time goes by your body's reactions become more acute to the same agent.
search the forum and sott, there is more information on this topic compared to rhinitis.
 
Z... said:
I am using Nasal Damp Heat formula, it is not just one herb but mixture of many different ones in specific ratio.
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Nasal Damp Heat Concentrated 90g Powder - TCVM Pet Supply

Jing Tang Nasal Damp Heat helps pets suffering from rhinitis and sinusitis.
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Thanks! You might be interested in knowing what's in this mix, so I asked chatGPT to translate the ingredients that were written in Pinyin. Here's the answer:


The list provided in your herbal mix contains names in pinyin, and the following translations give the associated plants based on traditional Chinese medicine (TCM):
  1. Bai Zhi (白芷): Angelica dahurica, commonly used for expelling wind and dampness, often applied for nasal congestion and headaches.
  2. Cang Er Zi (苍耳子): Xanthium sibiricum fruit, a well-known herb for alleviating nasal congestion and expelling wind.
  3. Fu Ling (茯苓): Poria cocos, a type of fungus used to promote urination, calm the mind, and support spleen health.
  4. Gan Cao (甘草): Glycyrrhiza uralensis, commonly known as licorice root, widely used for harmonizing other herbs and relieving cough or toxicity.
  5. Huang Lian (黄连): Coptis chinensis, used for clearing heat and dampness, especially in gastrointestinal conditions.
  6. Huang Qin (黄芩): Scutellaria baicalensis, known as Baikal skullcap, used to clear heat and detoxify.
  7. Huo Xiang (藿香): Pogostemon cablin, patchouli herb, often used to transform dampness and stop nausea.
  8. Shi Chang Pu (石菖蒲): Acorus tatarinowii rhizome, used for calming the mind and opening sensory orifices.
  9. Si Gua Luo (丝瓜络): Luffa cylindrica, sponge gourd fiber, commonly applied for clearing phlegm and invigorating circulation.
  10. Tong Cao (通草): Tetrapanax papyrifer, used to promote urination and lactation.
  11. Xin Yi Hua (辛夷花): Magnolia biondii flower, popular in TCM for treating nasal congestion and sinus issues.
  12. Yi Yi Ren (薏苡仁): Coix lacryma-jobi seed, also called Job's tears, used for promoting urination, reducing dampness, and alleviating arthritis-like symptoms.
This mix is clearly tailored to address nasal and sinus issues, likely targeting symptoms such as congestion, inflammation, and damp-heat conditions commonly described in TCM.
 
Jacques said:
Hi @meadow_wind.

Have-you tried homepoathy and if so was it a traditional homeopath following the philosophy of the father of homeopathy, Dr Samuel Hahnemann ?
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Hi,
No I never used homeopathy in my life because I thought it was a scam. That's until I read otherwise in the transcript. Now I know it works, but I know nothing about it because I haven't made time to research the subject.
 
I forgot to do an update since we went to the doctor today:

Yesterday, she started to feel a throat ache (new symptom), and was feeling worse today (fever is back).
We found out the whole sinus ordeal degenerated into an ear infection and she needs to take antibiotics (amoxicillin).
Every other time in the past, we were told her ear pain was due to mucus pressure, not an ear infection.

Possible culprit: every time she does a sinus rinse at the beginning of a cold/sinus congestion, it always turns out bad and makes things worse.

As usual, the doctor was not helpful in any way other than typing notes and issuing a prescription.
 
meadow_wind said:
Thanks! You might be interested in knowing what's in this mix, so I asked chatGPT to translate the ingredients that were written in Pinyin. Here's the answer:


The list provided in your herbal mix contains names in pinyin, and the following translations give the associated plants based on traditional Chinese medicine (TCM):
  1. Bai Zhi (白芷): Angelica dahurica, commonly used for expelling wind and dampness, often applied for nasal congestion and headaches.
  2. Cang Er Zi (苍耳子): Xanthium sibiricum fruit, a well-known herb for alleviating nasal congestion and expelling wind.
  3. Fu Ling (茯苓): Poria cocos, a type of fungus used to promote urination, calm the mind, and support spleen health.
  4. Gan Cao (甘草): Glycyrrhiza uralensis, commonly known as licorice root, widely used for harmonizing other herbs and relieving cough or toxicity.
  5. Huang Lian (黄连): Coptis chinensis, used for clearing heat and dampness, especially in gastrointestinal conditions.
  6. Huang Qin (黄芩): Scutellaria baicalensis, known as Baikal skullcap, used to clear heat and detoxify.
  7. Huo Xiang (藿香): Pogostemon cablin, patchouli herb, often used to transform dampness and stop nausea.
  8. Shi Chang Pu (石菖蒲): Acorus tatarinowii rhizome, used for calming the mind and opening sensory orifices.
  9. Si Gua Luo (丝瓜络): Luffa cylindrica, sponge gourd fiber, commonly applied for clearing phlegm and invigorating circulation.
  10. Tong Cao (通草): Tetrapanax papyrifer, used to promote urination and lactation.
  11. Xin Yi Hua (辛夷花): Magnolia biondii flower, popular in TCM for treating nasal congestion and sinus issues.
  12. Yi Yi Ren (薏苡仁): Coix lacryma-jobi seed, also called Job's tears, used for promoting urination, reducing dampness, and alleviating arthritis-like symptoms.
This mix is clearly tailored to address nasal and sinus issues, likely targeting symptoms such as congestion, inflammation, and damp-heat conditions commonly described in TCM.
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Yes these formulas are specifically tailored for certain conditions - all herbs chosen work synergistically in the mix.
 
meadow_wind said:
Hi,
No I never used homeopathy in my life because I thought it was a scam. That's until I read otherwise in the transcript. Now I know it works, but I know nothing about it because I haven't made time to research the subject.
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Hello! I suffered of chronic rhinitis for a big part of my life and what helped me cure it was homeopathy. It helped me get rid of my allergies too. But for that you need a very good homeopathic doctor.
 
A fwiw here. If the sensitivities to your cat does become a problem, there are allergy drops that can be given to help de-sensitive a person to such things. I was prescribed them for allergies to molds. It is a long road, but will be worth it in the end. I had a cousin who was allergic to horses (yes some people are allergic to horses as well as other animals) and she was put on allergy drops which helped her a lot. So, as I said, if it becomes a problem, there are means with which to help.
 
meadow_wind said:
Is echinacea really worth it? I always thought it was a bit overrated, although I'm not sure why I came to think that.
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It has worked very well for me and my family; as I mentioned it is my go-to remedy for cold/flu & lowered immune system. I use the Blackmores brand in liquid form or the Echinacea forte. Below is some more information about echinacea:

All you need to know about Echinacea - Blackmores

What are the benefits of Echinacea and how can it help support your wellbeing and immune system health this cold season? Read on to find out. - Blackmores
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I studied a year of naturopathy, so for me personally, I’m more inclined to try herbs, acupuncture, homeopathy, naturopathy etc., first before seeing a doctor. Homeopathy was suggested a few posts up, I highly recommend that too if you know of a good one.

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@meadow-wind said:
We found out the whole sinus ordeal degenerated into an ear infection and she needs to take antibiotics (amoxicillin).
Every other time in the past, we were told her ear pain was due to mucus pressure, not an ear infection.
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I would also be adding some good probiotics after this course of antibiotics. Gut health is so very important.
 
Arwenn said:
I studied a year of naturopathy, so for me personally, I’m more inclined to try herbs, acupuncture, homeopathy, naturopathy etc.,
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I know a good Naturopath close to home and I'm on the verge of bringing my daughter to see her.

I tried these 2 products, but I'm not sure if they help or not. Both are good local companies providing quality ingredients.
And well well, it seems I did have Echinacea in my house without knowing it 😅

Drastix : Prevents respiratory infections, treats flu symptoms
Ingredients: Organic Echinacea Purpurea, Organic Goldenseal, Organic Echinacea Angustifolia, Organic Myrrh, Organic Propolis; Organic Alcohol 50%


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Virafect - St. Francis Herb Farm

Tackles viral infections related to cold and flu, especially if experiencing symptoms of fever/headache.
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Features andrographis used traditionally to fight viral respiratory infections. Helps to relieves symptoms of cold and flu, including fever and sore throat. Helps to shorten the duration of upper respiratory tract infections.

Medicinal Ingredients: Andrographis (Andrographis paniculata, herb top), Wild Indigo (Baptisia tinctoria, root), Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea, herb top and root), Holy Basil (Ocimum sanctum, leaf), Lomatium (Lomatium dissectum, root), Thuja (Thuja occidentalis, herb top), Phytolacca (Phytolacca americana, root)


Arwenn said:
I would also be adding some good probiotics after this course of antibiotics. Gut health is so very important.
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This is the product I use most often in smoothies, granola, oatmeal, etc. It's not very concentrated, but its always fresh, as opposed to capsules we tend to forget to take. There are 10 strains in total with 3 strains of Bifi in it. I'm not sure it's the best, but I found it was a nice alternative to dairy.

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Arwenn said:
I studied a year of naturopathy, so for me personally, I’m more inclined to try herbs, acupuncture, homeopathy, naturopathy etc., first before seeing a doctor.
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Same thing for me. The beauty and complexity of homeopathy is that for the same symptoms but for 2 different people, the product to use might be completely different.

Arwenn said:
Homeopathy was suggested a few posts up, I highly recommend that too if you know of a good one.
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Totally agree with that.
 
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