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Carobtastes like chocolate, helps to settle the intestines and stop diarrhea; mix with water and drink.
Goldensealantibacterial, soothes mucus membranes.
Slippery elmpowdered slippery elm bark helps heal and soothe distressed intestines; add 1 teaspoon powder to juice or applesauce two or three times daily.
 
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Supplements
Probioticsfriendly flora that help maintain a healthy digestive tract.
FOSfructooligosaccharides, the favorite food of probiotics.
Omega-3 essential fatty acidssalmon or flaxseed oil are good sources of these anti-inflammatory essential fats, needed for healthy intestinal mucosa.
Gas, Indigestion, Nausea
Aromatherapy
Dill and Geranium Tummyache Massage Formuladilute 9 drops dill and 6 drops geranium in 2 tablespoons cold-pressed, organic vegetable oil. Massage into tummy and back in a clockwise direction.
Peppermintan excellent carminative; blend 15 drops peppermint in 2 tablespoons vegetable oil and massage into tummy and back in clockwise direction.
Homeopathy
Arsenicumfor burning pains in the stomach or rectum accompanied by chills. Child may be thirsty, but takes only a few sips at a time.
Bryonia alba
for digestive discomfort after motion, with thirst for cold liquids, and nausea on sitting up.
Pulsatillafor indigestion after eating fatty foods such as ice cream or fried food; for the child who is aggravated by stuffy rooms but feels better with open air, attention, sympathy.
Nux vomica
for indigestion after overeating or mental stress; the remedy for a food hangover.
Herbal Medicine
Chamomileserve as a tea to help calm a sick, restless child.
Gingera gastrointestinal tonic, ginger tones the intestinal wall and prevents spasms, thus alleviating nausea, vomiting, and accompanying stomachache.
Pepperminta carminative, promotes the elimination of intestinal gas.

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