I've posted this on Dr. Clark's forum but is there appears to be days between postings.
Someone mentioned that Iodine is good for the tonsils and my 6 yr old has enlarged tonsils and adenoids. I don't know why because he doesn't have a history of ear nor throat infections. However, they are causing obstructed sleep apnea. I'm trying to find a way to reduce their size and someone suggested that iodine may help.
Does anyone have experience with this?
Can I give to a 6 YR OLD? And, how much, how often?
Swollen or congested tonsils can pinch off the Eustachian tube inhibiting its drainage, which could cause an ear infection.
The tonsils can become pitted and develop plaque (as like gets on the teeth) in them, it then often works its way out, leaving a little whitish thing in the throat that usually is bitter and has a really pungent smell.
I would try the old remedy first: Gargle with warm salt water (real salt that contains organic iodine)
Black Walnut: Natural Iodine (use liquid to paint back of throat) ( Do not use the iodine sold in stores that is not organic! )
White Oak Bark: Gargle, antiseptic and shrinking ability
Garlic pearl: Sucking on the pearl for a few hours. For its antibiotic properties and pain. Also contains sulfur.
Often time the tonsils will scar after a bout of tonsillitis, which lower the potential of their function. It may help to reduce scaring after tonsillitis if the body is given Vitamin E, E and D.
You may want to make some frozen fruit pops as a treat for the child to suck on. it may help soothe the soreness and help reduce the swelling. (or fruit ice)
Lugol's is a strong iodine. Strong Iodine may cause skin rash and thyroid problems in infants. ( I would not use Lugol's on a young child )
REJUVEDINE is a Detoxified Iodine. I would not be afraid to use it.
The brown stain found in the green husk of walnuts contain organic iodine which has antiseptic and healing properties.
Sea Salt contains natural iodine in it. Children may gargle the salt water to remove toxins from the infected toncils, but children should spit the salt water out and not not swallow it.
Mullein capsule is fine. (you can make tea by opening capsules in hot water to steep...just strain through a coffee filter or clean cloth before sweetening and serving.
White Oak Bark... I buy wherever its cheaper to shop, sometimes on ebay.com or vitacost.com or puritanspride.com or any good quality vitamin, herb and supplement shop.
There is also a wild claim for White Oak Bark that I never tried. lol
Oak Moon Tea - For lust, strength, energy, endurance, fertility:
Combine 3 parts white oak bark, 1 part mint, 1 part orange peel, and a pinch of cinnamon.
May I suggest that we are 'barking' up the wrong tree here? Everyone is suggesting so many great things (and I have learned some good tips). I would would be inclined to address what may be the cause of the condition rather than costly and possibly dangerous herbal remedies.
Swollen tonsils are a sign of congestion. Congestion usually means that things are not flowing as they should. The tonsils are related to the lymphatic system. Any disturbance in the lymphatics means a liver issue. Liver issues are intimately connected to the bowels and a condition with one automatically infers a condition with the other.
I would suggest that the child has constipation which is the primary and fundamental cause of all illnesses in the body. Toxins need to be efficiently eliminated and the swollen tonsils are pointing in that direction.
I would suggest something as simple as a few soaked prunes for breakfast. Simple and tasty. Also some extra fiber and more liquids consumed during the day. This can be accomplished by offering juicy fresh fruits.
Gently and slowly rubbing the tummy in a clockwise rotation is helpful to facilitate flow.
Thank you. Even though I want to get the swelling down, I mostly want to know why the tonsils and adenoids are large to start with. He's not had any problems with infections on his tonsils nor adenoids. Therefore, I believed that it is coming from somewhere else. But, where? I believe you are completely right.
You are correct. He has been consitipated for a LONG time. He is a picky eater and just recently started eating some fruits, like grapes and oranges. Water is difficult to get him to drink. I can give him a small glass and have to stay with him to make sure he finishes it. He takes small sips.
Someone on another question suggested giving him olive oil to help his liver cleanse itself. Do you suggest this and if so, how much for a 6 yr old?
Last night I was reading in my Rx for Nutrional Healing and thought the tonsils are lymph, so how do I cleanse lymph? That was going to be my research for today. I do know that when I did my first liver flush, it straightened out my bowels.
I remember from something I heard long ago that those sit-ups we hate as a child is actually good for massaging your internal organs and increasing bowel movements. Maybe we'll also do some sit-ups today.
Sometimes when we observe children play they will lay over a railing or monkey bar on their stomach area and then roll over the bar and drop down on the other side. They may also do a similar action in the living room where they will rub their abdomen against furniture in almost a frantic sort of way such as dropping off the arms of the sofa onto the floor and such. This is a sure sign that the child is attempting to stimulate peristalsis in the colon through manual 'massage'. Perfectly normal and sensible. I have observed this many times.
For some reason speaking or even thinking about pooping in this society is almost a taboo subject and from a health standpoint (imho) it is the most important function of the body. It is the primary organ of elimination. The colon is also a reflex organ.
May I suggest that you as the parent take charge and physically and manually press into the abdomanal area with the tips of your fingers firmly but gently. Start at the lower abdomonal region just above the pelvis and work up the right side along the edge until you reach the lower right ribcage where the liver is located. Then press in under the ribcage working from his right side to his left side staying just in under the rib cage. As you work down his left side (sigmoid colon) it may feel harder because he may have impacted matter there so do not press too hard in that area but do not avoid it either. You are going in a loop around the abdomonal cavity stimulating the colon. Use the tips of your fingers without poking but pressing firmly and moving the fingers in a rotational manner at the same time. Do this in the morning when he first wakes up and try to make a game of it with him. Make sure he is on his back with his knees bent and feet flat on the bed. You can do the massage three times around and a couple times a day but away from meals.
Give him as much fruit such as grapes, oranges and attempt to introduce other fruit as well such as watermelon, cherries. Maybe try some organic (make sure all juices and fruits are organic if possible) cherry juice but let him have as much fruit as he will eat. If he is contipated he is dehydrated too. These wet juicey fruits will rehydrate his body. Perhaps you can make him drinks that are sligtly sweetened such as diluted fruit juices. Somebody on the board here I am sure can offer some suggestions for things that might encourage him to drink more.
I believe he is not introducing food or drink because he is blocked up. His pipes are stopped up so his system is reluctant to add any more substances. Since he is so young I think you should be able to find balance easily without 'attacking' the 'problem'. His body needs assistance for a short time until his body can get back on the natural rhythm again. Giving him strong herbs and heavy oils doesn't feel right for a small child. His body at this age is very resilient and quick to heal if needed. Rub his tummy, let him run and jump and climb trees (very good for peristalsis), try new drinks that will encourage him to drink more, leave juicey fruits everywhere that he can have whenever he likes.
If he is not too ticklish you can rub the soles of his feet as that is also a reflex area for the colon.
Tonsils and adenoids are masses of tissue that are similar to the lymph nodes or "glands" found in the neck, groin, and armpits. Tonsils are the two masses in the back of the throat. Adenoids are high in the throat behind the nose and above the roof of the mouth (soft palate) and are not visible through the mouth without special instruments.
Tonsils and adenoids are near the entrance to the breathing passages where they can catch incoming germs, which cause infections. They "sample" bacteria and viruses and can become infected themselves. Scientists believe they work as part of the body's immune system by filtering germs that attempt to invade the body, and that they help to develop antibodies to germs.
This happens primarily during the first few years of life, becoming less important as we get older.
What affects the tonsils and adenoids?
The most common problems affecting the tonsils and adenoids are recurrent infections (throat or ear) and significant enlargement or obstruction that causes breathing and swallowing problems.
Abscesses around the tonsils, chronic tonsillitis, and infections of small pockets within the tonsils that produce foul-smelling, cheese-like formations can also affect the tonsils and adenoids, making them sore and swollen.
Tonsillitis, Tonsil Enlargement, and Associated Symptoms
Tonsillitis is an infection in one or both tonsils. One sign is swelling of the tonsils. Other signs or symptoms are:
Redder than normal tonsils
A white or yellow coating on the tonsils
A slight voice change due to swelling
Sore throat
Uncomfortable or painful swallowing
Swollen lymph nodes (glands) in the neck
Fever
Bad breath
Enlarged adenoids and their symptoms
If you or your child's adenoids are enlarged, it may be hard to breathe through the nose.
Other signs of constant enlargement are:
Breathing through the mouth instead of the nose most of the time
Nose sounds "blocked" when the person speaks
Noisy breathing during the day
Recurrent ear infections
Snoring at night
Breathing stops for a few seconds at night during snoring or loud breathing (sleep apnea)
Decreased sense of smell or taste
There are many natural antibiotics to help protect against bacterial infections of the tonsils.
Throats and tonsils are very vulnerable to infection. The throat is the passage through which we take in air - either directly or through the nose. The air that we breathe contains many pollutants (e.g. cigarette smoke or environmental pollution) as well as viruses and bacteria that may infect us with the flu and other illnesses.
Throats may become swollen, red and painful when viruses like the common cold or flu attack throat tissue. A bacterial condition commonly called 'strep throat' (caused by streptococcus bacteria) can also result in extremely sore throat and infected throat tissue.
The throat also contains our tonsils, which are two sacs of lymphatic tissue situated at the back of the throat. Tonsils are extremely important in protecting the body against infection and help to guard against inhaled or ingested organisms. They also produce antibodies which help to fight against nose and throat infections. They may easily become infected, especially in childhood. Symptoms of tonsillitis include swollen tonsils, sore throat, difficulty swallowing, bad smelling breath, fever, listlessness, flushed cheeks and a glassy eyed look.
Unfortunately recurring tonsillitis often leads to a tonsillectomy (surgical removal of the tonsils). Although doctors these days are more aware of the important role of the tonsils in immune functioning and children's tonsils are not whipped out quite as readily as they once were, this is still fairly standard practice for children who suffer from recurring bouts of tonsillitis and is one of the most common surgical procedures performed on children.
Once the tonsils have been removed, children lose a very important line of defense against infection and may be more susceptible to viral and bacterial infections, as well as allergies. It is therefore important to be sure that there are no other options before agreeing to a tonsillectomy.
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