Because there is no known cause for colic, parents open turn to holistic approach to treat their infants' colic.
Although some people dismiss holistic medicine as medical quackery, no one can dismiss the testimonials of countless of people who has seen benefits of holistic treatment. Many parents have reported success with chiropractic treatments, herbal teas, acupuncture, and massage therapy for baby colic.
Chiropractic treatments for baby colic have gained popularity in recent years for its effectiveness in dealing with colic. Chiropractor will perform simple and safe procedures to lengthen the body to relieve pressures and kinks in the intestines. He or she may align baby's spine as well as this has shown to relieve symptoms of colic. The whole procedure takes no longer than fifteen to twenty minutes a session and has shown drastic improvements in babies suffering colic even after a single session. .
Herbals teas administered in small doses daily have shown improvements in some babies' colic symptoms. There are a few herbal teas marketed to treat colic and some of them may contain peppermint, chamomile, ginger, and catnip. Before you introduce herbal teas to your baby's diet, or any supplements for that matter, you should consult your pediatrician first. .
Many parents have reported encouraging results in treating colic with acupuncture. Although the thought of sticking needles on your newborn may seem downright scary, acupuncture is completely safe, no more dangerous than giving your baby a flu shot. Make sure when you choose your acupuncturist, find someone who is highly experienced in treating babies. Don't be afraid to ask for references and credentials. .
Massage therapy is another alternative holistic approach for colic. There are professional masseurs who are experienced in dealing with babies with colic but the beauty of massage therapy is that you can learn some simple techniques and apply them yourself. There are books available that you can learn massage techniques from that are designed to help pass gas and relieve discomfort and pain associated with digestive system. .
The most important thing to remember when dealing with colic is to keep in mind that colic is benign and babies eventually grow out of it by the age of four months. It can be extremely frustrating dealing with a baby who cries and screams incessantly but best thing you can do to handle colic is by remaining calm and trying different treatments to see which may work for your baby.
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