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Every Parents’ Guide to
Naturally Supporting a
Healthy Immune Response
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Dr. Tamara Eriksen N.D.
Tailor Made Wellness Clinic
200, 85 Cranford Way
Sherwood Park, AB T8H 0H9
www.tailormadewellness.com
Fever
 Fever may be THE MOST IMPORTANT part
of a healthy immune response.
 Regularly giving medications to “kill” a fever
teaches your body not to mount a proper,
full scale response.
Dr. Tamara Eriksen N.D.
Tailor Made Wellness Clinic
200, 85 Cranford Way
Sherwood Park, AB T8H 0H9
www.tailormadewellness.com
Fever
 New evidence suggests fevers are
developmentally important
Following fevers, researchers observe:
Dr. Tamara Eriksen N.D.
Tailor Made Wellness Clinic
200, 85 Cranford Way
Sherwood Park, AB T8H 0H9
www.tailormadewellness.com
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Growth spurts
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Increased maturity
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Improvements in
cognitive reasoning
Fever
 Normal, healthy body temperature
 98.6°F / 36.9°C
Dr. Tamara Eriksen N.D.
Tailor Made Wellness Clinic
200, 85 Cranford Way
Sherwood Park, AB T8H 0H9
www.tailormadewellness.com
What is High Enough
 In order to be effective,
a fever must reach
AT LEAST
99.5°F / 37.6°C
 Most Bacteria & Viruses
cannot live at these
temperatures!
Dr. Tamara Eriksen N.D.
Tailor Made Wellness Clinic
200, 85 Cranford Way
Sherwood Park, AB T8H 0H9
www.tailormadewellness.com
Generate a Good Fever
 Help that Healthy Fever Along!
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Hot drinks, soups
Cayenne pepper foot bath
Hot shower, steam, sauna
Wool or down blankets
Dr. Tamara Eriksen N.D.
Tailor Made Wellness Clinic
200, 85 Cranford Way
Sherwood Park, AB T8H 0H9
www.tailormadewellness.com
Is A Fever Dangerous?
Danger Zone
 Infants (< 2 mo.):
102°F / 38.9°C
GO TO EMERGENCY ROOM ASAP
 Children:
105°F / 40.5°C
URGENT, SEE YOUR DOCTOR
 Adults:
106.5°F / 41.4°C
NEARING THE DANGER ZONE
Dr. Tamara Eriksen N.D.
Tailor Made Wellness Clinic
200, 85 Cranford Way
Sherwood Park, AB T8H 0H9
www.tailormadewellness.com
MEDICAL EMERGENCY
 107°F/41.6°C or higher
EMERGENCY - Brain damage may occur
Dr. Tamara Eriksen N.D.
Tailor Made Wellness Clinic
200, 85 Cranford Way
Sherwood Park, AB T8H 0H9
www.tailormadewellness.com
Febrile Convulsions
 Convulsions/seizures are NOT
necessarily related to high fevers.
 They’re related to
RAPID CHANGES
IN TEMPERATURE.
 Tend to run in families.
Dr. Tamara Eriksen N.D.
Tailor Made Wellness Clinic
200, 85 Cranford Way
Sherwood Park, AB T8H 0H9
www.tailormadewellness.com
Febrile Convulsions
 Really scary for parents!
 Should be evaluated by doctor but
not necessarily emergency.
 Not particularly dangerous.
 No higher risk of
brain damage.
Dr. Tamara Eriksen N.D.
Tailor Made Wellness Clinic
200, 85 Cranford Way
Sherwood Park, AB T8H 0H9
www.tailormadewellness.com
Supportive Treatments
 So if giving MEDICINE to kill the fever
and manage other symptoms is out…
Dr. Tamara Eriksen N.D.
Tailor Made Wellness Clinic
200, 85 Cranford Way
Sherwood Park, AB T8H 0H9
www.tailormadewellness.com
Monitor
 Monitor your sick child closely…
 Moderate fever
check temp every 30-45 min.
 High fever
check temp every 15 min.
 If fever creeps toward “Danger Zone”
monitor every 5 min. & bring it down slowly.
 Watch for behavioural changes
Dr. Tamara Eriksen N.D.
Tailor Made Wellness Clinic
200, 85 Cranford Way
Sherwood Park, AB T8H 0H9
www.tailormadewellness.com
Supportive Treatments
 Manage High Fevers
 “Warming socks” treatment
(click link above for hand-out)
 Cool compresses
 Lukewarm bath, sponge-bath
with lukewarm peppermint tea
 Turn on a fan
 Cool drinks
Dr. Tamara Eriksen N.D.
Tailor Made Wellness Clinic
200, 85 Cranford Way
Sherwood Park, AB T8H 0H9
www.tailormadewellness.com
Supportive Treatments
 Manage other symptoms
 STAY HYDRATED!
tea with honey, soup, water
 Neti pot for nasal/sinus
congestion
 Steam inhalation
 Poultices
Dr. Tamara Eriksen N.D.
Tailor Made Wellness Clinic
200, 85 Cranford Way
Sherwood Park, AB T8H 0H9
www.tailormadewellness.com
Supportive Treatments
 Herbals from Home
 Garlic (antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal)
 Ginger (antibacterial, antifungal, helps
prevent nausea and cramping)
 Onion (antibacterial, mild anti-viral)
 Essential oils (rosemary, eucalyptus,
ginger, lavender, tea tree, and many more!)
Dr. Tamara Eriksen N.D.
Tailor Made Wellness Clinic
200, 85 Cranford Way
Sherwood Park, AB T8H 0H9
www.tailormadewellness.com
Click here to launch recipe hand-out for
KID-FRIENDLY
GARLIC & ONION SYRUP
(anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal)
Great for cough, cold, flu and so much more!
Health Store Remedies
 Sambucol
or Sambuguard
 Echinacea
& Goldenseal
Dr. Tamara Eriksen N.D.
Tailor Made Wellness Clinic
200, 85 Cranford Way
Sherwood Park, AB T8H 0H9
www.tailormadewellness.com
Health Store Remedies
 Vitamin C & D
(antiviral, and more!)
 Zinc
(immune support)
 Homeopathics
Dr. Tamara Eriksen N.D.
Tailor Made Wellness Clinic
200, 85 Cranford Way
Sherwood Park, AB T8H 0H9
www.tailormadewellness.com
Signs it’s a Medical Emergency
So a loved one is under the weather...
How do I know when to worry?
Dr. Tamara Eriksen N.D.
Tailor Made Wellness Clinic
200, 85 Cranford Way
Sherwood Park, AB T8H 0H9
www.tailormadewellness.com
Serious Lung or Heart Problem
 Difficulty breathing (when not coughing)
 Bloody mucus (spit)
 Chest pain
Dr. Tamara Eriksen N.D.
Tailor Made Wellness Clinic
200, 85 Cranford Way
Sherwood Park, AB T8H 0H9
www.tailormadewellness.com
Cyanosis
(Poor oxygen exchange)
 Cyanosis is the first VISIBLE sign that
the patient is not getting enough
oxygen to cells/tissues/organs.
 Bluish or gray discoloration of the skin and
mucous membranes.
 Usually first seen around the lips and in the
mouth.
 Then on fingertips (under fingernails) and toes.
Dr. Tamara Eriksen N.D.
Tailor Made Wellness Clinic
200, 85 Cranford Way
Sherwood Park, AB T8H 0H9
www.tailormadewellness.com
Cyanosis
(Poor oxygen exchange)
Dr. Tamara Eriksen N.D.
Tailor Made Wellness Clinic
200, 85 Cranford Way
Sherwood Park, AB T8H 0H9
www.tailormadewellness.com
Dehydration
 Serious danger with high fever, diarrhea
and/or prolonged vomiting
 Check for Dehydration:
 Pinch GENTLY to draw up a “tent” of skin on the
back of the hand (older child/adult)
or abdomen (infant/toddler)
 Hold for about 2 seconds, then let go
 Watch how long it takes for the skin to return to
normal. Should take LESS THAN 1 SECOND
(2 seconds in seniors due to decreased skin elasticity)
Dr. Tamara Eriksen N.D.
Tailor Made Wellness Clinic
200, 85 Cranford Way
Sherwood Park, AB T8H 0H9
www.tailormadewellness.com
Dehydration
Dr. Tamara Eriksen N.D.
Tailor Made Wellness Clinic
200, 85 Cranford Way
Sherwood Park, AB T8H 0H9
www.tailormadewellness.com
Lethargy & Prostration
 Your child is “just not right.”
 Extremely tired/fatigued
 “Floppy” – wont stand up, can’t hold
head up, suddenly very dizzy
 Cannot concentrate or focus attention
 You know your child! And you know
what’s normal when your child is sick.
Dr. Tamara Eriksen N.D.
Tailor Made Wellness Clinic
200, 85 Cranford Way
Sherwood Park, AB T8H 0H9
www.tailormadewellness.com
Lethargy & Prostration
Dr. Tamara Eriksen N.D.
Tailor Made Wellness Clinic
200, 85 Cranford Way
Sherwood Park, AB T8H 0H9
www.tailormadewellness.com
Last words:
 Many of Granny’s
old remedies really
do work!
 Trust your instincts.
 If ever in doubt…
CALL YOUR DOCTOR!
Dr. Tamara Eriksen N.D.
Tailor Made Wellness Clinic
200, 85 Cranford Way
Sherwood Park, AB T8H 0H9
www.tailormadewellness.com
And Remember…
 Prevention is the best medicine
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WASH YOUR HANDS
Eat a healthy diet rich in fruits & veggies
Exercise & get enough sleep
Love, laugh & play OFTEN
Dr. Tamara Eriksen N.D.
Tailor Made Wellness Clinic
200, 85 Cranford Way
Sherwood Park, AB T8H 0H9
www.tailormadewellness.com
Still have questions?
Call, Email or
Schedule a Visit with Dr. Eriksen
Or go online to find a licensed
Naturopathic Doctor in your area:
www.cand.ca (Canada)
www.naturopathic.org (US)
Dr. Tamara Eriksen N.D.
Tailor Made Wellness Clinic
200, 85 Cranford Way
Sherwood Park, AB T8H 0H9
www.tailormadewellness.com
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