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Measles

Symptoms

Measles is a highly contagious, childhood viral infection that begins as a *flu with symptoms of *fatigue, poor appetite and sudden high *fever. Achy muscles and a queasy stomach are also common. Before the *rash appears, the eyes become red, teary and light sensitive, and a runny nose and persistent *cough are common.

Like *chickenpox, measles is easily diagnosed by a characteristic skin eruption. The cough and fever increase over a period of about five days, then the rash appears. The rash does not develop until the flu symptoms have subsided for a day or so; then they start all over again. The rash first appears behind the ears and on the face as tiny, pink spots. These spread and converge, covering the body within twenty-four hours. Once the rash reaches the toes, the flu symptoms begin to subside. Within a few days, the temperature returns to normal and the skin begins to shed. Before the skin rash emerges, white spots like *canker sores appear on the inside of the cheeks.

Measles usually resolves on its own within about ten days. Signs of complications are *ear infections, croup, and encephalitis, which is a possibility if the child becomes dull or seems very ill. German measles, also known as *rubella, are very similar but much milder illnesses.

Causes

Measles is an infectious viral illness, but those who have been exposed are immune for life. The virus is highly contagious, spreading easily from a cough or a sneeze. Following infection, it can take up to two weeks for the symptoms to emerge. In children, the illness is contagious from the beginning, which is before the rash begins, until the skin sheds.

Nutrition

Drink plenty of fluids, especially fresh carrot, orange or grape juice, to support the healing process and to replace liquid lost through sweating. Cantaloupe is refreshing and provides vitamins A and C, for which there is increased need during fever. Parsley and button mushrooms help measles to ripen, shortening recovery time.

Nutritional Supplements

Provide ample vitamin C with bioflavonoids to combat the infection and support the immune system. Vitamin C is capable of deactivating viruses. It should be continued at maintenance dosages for two weeks after improvement of symptoms in order to ensure a complete recovery. Vitamins A and E can also be supplemented to provide the immune system, the skin and the mucous membranes extra support. Zinc is also very supportive to the immune system. Provide these supplements for one week to ten days.

Colloidal silver is a broad spectrum natural antibiotic product which is gaining more widespread use. It can be taken internally or topically and has antiviral and antibacterial properties. Non-toxic to human cells, silver works by disabling enzyme systems found in bacteria, viruses and fungi.

Children’s Daily Dosages

Vitamin C, with bioflavonoids, age three to six, 150 mg; age seven to eleven, 300 mg

Vitamin A, age three to six, 3,000 IU; age seven to eleven, 4,000 IU
Vitamin E, with mixed tocopherols, age three to six, 15 IU; age seven to eleven, 25 IU

Zinc, age three to eleven, 10 mg

Colloidal silver, 1 tsp.

Herbal Remedies

Fluids are essential to help flush the infection from the body. Herbal teas supply liquids in a refreshing and calming way.

During fever, give the child hot herbal teas or juices only. Make tea of fennel, camomile or sage and drink 1 cup daily. Alternately, take 1 tbsp. of fresh herbal juice.

To disinfect, rinse mouth with sage tea.

Add 5 drops of fresh ginger or echinacea tincture to herbal teas if measles cause *nausea.

Homeopathy

Homeopathy is an excellent form of treatment to ease symptoms, prevent complications and speed healing. Choose one of the below in a 6c strength, repeating hourly for three doses, then four times daily until symptoms change or subside. One dose is 2 tablets under the tongue.

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Source: Encyclopedia of Natural Healing by Siegfried Gursche and Zoltan Rona

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