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Meningitis

What you need to know:

There are no alternative treatments for this dangerous condition, but herbs, supplements and complementary therapies can all help resolve the residual symptoms afterwards. During convalescence, try the following

The most useful Herbs:

  • Echinacea
  • Lemon balm
  • Garlic
  • Feverfew
  • Mint
  • Evening primrose oil

Other useful advice:

The therapies will be aimed at building immunity, pain relief and regaining strength and vitality. The most successful are:
  • Acupuncture
  • Naturopathy
  • Nutritional therapy
Your child will probably be rather lethargic for several weeks, maybe even months, after this illness, but you can help speed their recovery by giving them a daily dose of a good quality multi-vitamin and mineral, additional vitamin A, C and E and probiotics to boost their natural resistance.
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