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Expert: Dr.Chandana Deekshith - 1/19/2012


Question
my baby boy is of 5 months.he is suffering from cough and cold for a week.he is in a doctor concern but not relief in chest congestion.

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Hello Umang,

You are concerned about chest congestion.So,I would recommend:
1.Oil Massage:Massage your baby's body with ksheerabala tailam/coconut oil for 5-10 mins.
2.Steamy Bathroom -Close the door & let your Hot shower run for few minutes.If u can get,add 2-3 drops of eucalyptus oil to the water.After a while take your baby inside and give him a warm water bath and stay in the steamy bathroom for at least 15-20 mins.
3.Use SEPTILIN DROPS/SYRUP (HIMALAYA COMPANY)-as it is available worldwide.And dosage is 1/2 teaspoon thrice daily until the symptoms subside.After that you can give 1/2 teaspoon once daily for a week as a Preventive Therapy.
4.If you are Breast feeding,then its very good,as it has the power to cure infections.Or
if you are giving Formula,then please use warm water.


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I would be happy to answer queries pertaining to Ayurveda,Yoga & Meditation(HOLISTIC HEALING) .My main motto is to "protect health of a healthy individual i.e. to PREVENT & to eliminate diseases of a diseased person i.e.to CURE. It is not possible to provide treatment for acute cases or for cases which require specific diagnosis.

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I have been studying, teaching and practicing Ayurveda since 2003. I have successfully treated many patients with chronic problems of this era, in my own clinic with Ayurvedic medicine,panchakarma,yoga,meditation and lifestyle changes.I teach my clients to heal by themselves.I am involved in the research of Ayurvedic herbs.I have formulated energy drink powders,herbal teas and baby foods. Now,I am the Founder and Director of Ayur Healing-a Holistic site for complete well-being,with an intention to provide Health and wellness and to empower populace with the knowledge of Body-mind-soul medicine.This project is a meager attempt at giving back to the community.We have signature programs called COMPLETE WELLNESS PROGRAM & ELEMENTAL MANTRA MEDITATION which are dealt in person as well as Online.I also conduct AYURVEDIC COOKING classes. Overall am an Entrepreneur, Qualified Registered Ayurvedic Practitioner, Alternative medicine expert, Steward of Holistic Medicine,Wellness Warrior,Herbal Magician,Lifestyle Alchemist,Janitor of mother Earth and Freelance Health writer on subjects such as Ayurveda, Mind-body medicine and Spirituality by profession and votary of Vedic culture by passion.

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