Health Information on Chicken Pox with Natural Remedy Advice

Chikkie Spot Drops

Developed by a Clinical Psychologist Especially for Children

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Use Chikkie Spot Drops as a natural remedy to:

·         Soothe and calm your child

·         Ease your child when hot and bothered

·         Promote relaxation and peaceful sleep

·         Boost your child’s immune system

·         Support the body’s natural ability to recover

What are Chikkie Spot Drops?

Natural Kids Chikkie Spot Drops have been especially formulated to help children with chicken pox. Chikkie Spot Drops are 100% safe and natural and will ease discomfort while assisting with recovery. Presented in easy to administer drop form, Chikkie Spot Drops can be diluted in water or juice and are ideal for children.

Children who are feeling under the weather will be understandably irritable, hot and bothered. In addition, telling a child not to scratch an itch is virtually impossible! Chikkie Spot Drops will help to soothe irritability and calm the anxious and irritable child. In addition, this unique, natural formulation will assist and boost your child’s immune system. A naturally strong and healthy immune system will promote a faster recovery.

Like all Feelgood Health products, Chikkie Spot Drops have been developed with care by our practising Clinical Psychologist, are 100% natural and are manufactured according to the highest pharmaceutical standards. Individual ingredients are well-researched and have been specially chosen for their high safety profile in childrens’ remedies.

What are the Ingredients?

Chikkie Spot Drops contain the following carefully chosen herbal ingredients in therapeutic dosages: 

Melissa Officinalis (Lemon Balm) is indigenous to the Eastern Mediterranean region, but is widespread throughout the world. It has been used since the middle ages as a calmative herb to soothe and promote healthy sleep. While acting as a general nervous system tonic, Lemon Balm will also help to encourage a naturally healthy appetite in your child.

Scutellaria Laterifolia (Scullcap) is native to North America, but is now well used world wide. Scullcap is one of the best known nerve relaxing tonics, with an excellent calming effect, and is especially good at soothing anxiety, excitability and stress    

Echinacea Pupurea is another Native American herb that has become famous for its ability to boost the body’s immune system. Echinacea is an excellent immune system tonic as it supports the body’s production of immune cells.

Chikkie Spot Drops contain less than 1% pure pharmaceutical grade ethanol when used as directed.

How have Chikkie Spot Drops helped other children?

“Thank you for your wonderful remedies and advice. I used your Chikkie Spot Drops for my son (aged 4) and they were a great help. He is quite highly strung and usually gets very wound up when he is ill. I was very worried but your Chikkie Spot Drops really helped to calm him down and allowed me to look after him properly. The Chikkie Spot Cream also worked very well!” Nicola, WA

“My eldest child, from my first marriage, had it many years ago and it was such a battle to keep him relaxed and not scratching. When my two little girls from my current marriage, came home from school with it I was terrified that I was going to go through the same thing again -  twice over. Someone at their school recommended your Chikkie Drops and they helped such a lot. It was much easier to keep them peaceful and the Chikkie Spot Soother also really helped with the itching. Within a week they were much better and the best part is they have no scars either!” Grateful Mom, TX

How do I use Chikkie Spot Drops?

Directions:  Use one drop per age year of the child in approx. 1/4 glass of water or juice. Repeat three times daily until the illness has resolved.

Caution: Not recommended for children under one year old or during pregnancy, unless under medical supervision.

Note: Use Chikkie Spot Drops together with Chikkie Spot Soother for maximum relief.

How long until I see results?

The soothing and calming effect on your child will be noticeable shortly after giving the first dose of Chikkie Spot Drops. Continued comfort will be noticed over the following days. Use in conjunction with Chikkie Spot Soother cream to ease the discomfort of your child. 

How long will a bottle last?

Chikkie Spot Drops come in a 50 ml bottle and this will depend on the dosage and frequency needed.

Information on Chicken Pox in Children

In compliance with Health Department regulations, Feelgood Health does not make any medical claims that its products, including Chikkie Spot Drops, are intended to diagnose, cure, treat or prevent any disease, including chicken pox. Please note that the information on this website is offered for educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical attention. When in doubt, please consult your health practitioner. 

What is Chicken Pox and how is it spread?

Chicken pox is a highly contagious childhood disease that is caused by the Varicella Zoster virus, a member of the Herpes virus family. Very few children escape chicken pox infection, but those that do may catch it later in life as an adult. Chicken pox in childhood is usually relatively mild, but tends to be more severe in adulthood.

The chicken pox virus is easily spread either directly, through contact with the spots, or through the air by coughing, sneezing, laughing and even talking. Once your child has contracted the virus it can take anywhere from 7-21 days before the spots appear. One attack of chicken pox usually gives your child lifelong immunity. Children rarely have a second round of chicken pox, but if it does occur, the attacks are usually very mild.

What are the symptoms of Chicken Pox?

While some children have no symptoms prior to the characteristic rash appearing others may complain of feeling ill or may have a fever for a day or two beforehand. It is important to note that any child with chicken pox is contagious from about 2 days before the rash appears until all the spots have crusted or scabbed over.

The signs that your child may be coming down with chicken pox are much like those for any viral illness and include the following:

·         Headache

·         Fatigue

·         Loss of appetite

·         Moderate fever

·         Achiness

At first, therefore, your child may appear unwell and feverish, but you will not be able to determine the cause for a day or two, or until the chicken pox spots begin to appear. Here is how you can tell the chicken pox spots from other spots or rashes:

·         Initially flat, red splotchy dots, no bigger than a pencil eraser, appear.

·         The rash usually starts on the chest, stomach and back and then spreads a day or so later to the face, scalp and the rest of the body. The rash is very rarely seen on the palms of the hands or the soles of the feet.

·         Within a few hours these red spots turn into tiny blisters that are extremely itchy.

·         As the blisters are scratched they ‘pop’ and the fluid (serum) that leaks out of them forms a crust. This fluid is full of the virus and is highly contagious.

·         As new spots can keep coming out for the next 2-6 days, you will often see new red spots alongside older, crusted blisters. This is very characteristic of chicken pox.

·         The number of spots depends on the severity of the infection. Some children can be covered in spots, even inside the mouth and in the genital region, and others will only have a few spots.

How long will it take for my child to recover from Chicken Pox?

Most children recover from chicken pox uneventfully in less than two weeks. Remember, your child is infectious from 1-2 days prior to the rash appearing until all the spots have crusted over and dried out.

The more intimate and more frequent the exposure to chickenpox, the more severe the infection will be. This fact has very important implications, especially if you have more than one child. Children in different stages of the disease should be separated to minimize their exposure to each other. With minimal exposure, the second child to become ill is likely to have a less severe case of chicken pox, with less discomfort.

One of the biggest problems with chicken pox is infected blisters. The spots are extremely itchy and it is very difficult not to scratch. Once the blisters are scratched open secondary bacterial infection can occur and this, combined with picking off the scabs, is what usually leads to scarring. For this reason, scratching of the spots needs to be kept to a minimum and hands and the spots themselves should be kept clean.

What can I do to help my child with Chicken Pox?

Most treatment today can do very little for chicken pox and the few agents that are available tend to have severe side effects. Natural remedies can help by calming your child and boosting the immune system’s response. The less anxious and irritable children are, the more likely they are to scratch as little as possible.

Try some of these simple home techniques to ease your child’s discomfort:

·         Keep children occupied with games or activities to take their minds off the itch;

·         Regular cool baths, without soap, are very soothing. Pat, do not rub, your child dry. Remember to use a clean towel every time and do not allow other family members to share the same towel;

·         Half a cup of oatmeal or baking soda added to bathwater helps to relieve the itch;

·         Dip a washcloth in cool water and place over the itchy area;

·         Trim fingernails and wash hands regularly in antiseptic soap to prevent infection;

·         Cover the hands of infants with cotton socks if they are scratching;

·         Keep your child cool and calm – heat and sweating worsen the itch. A fan or airconditioning in the room can work wonders!

·         Keep your child out of the sun – sun exposed skin develops extra blisters;

·         Give your child soft foods and fluids if there are blisters in the mouth. Avoid citrus and acid foods like tomatoes and pineapple as they will sting;

·         Prepare simple, clean, whole-foods that are high in vitamins and minerals;

·         Offer plenty of fluids to ensure that your child remains well hydrated;

·         Frozen fruit-juice popsicles are very popular – they are soothing and help your child to take in some fluids and vitamins;

·         Gargling with salt water (1/4 teaspoon salt to 4 ounces water) will help relieve itchy blisters in the mouth;

·         Keep children who have chickenpox separated from each other. This can mean a milder case for the second child who comes down with the disease.

·         Give your child lots of TLC and reassure him/her that the ‘bumps’ are not serious and will go away in a week or so. 

Are there any times when I should worry?

Complications of chicken pox are generally rare and in most children the illness resolves within two weeks. Children with a decreased immune system, eg due to illness or medication, are at a higher risk of complications including encephalitis (an inflammation of the brain), meningitis (inflammation of the brain linings) or pneumonia.

Consult your health care provider if your child exhibits any of the following:

·         A fever higher than 103°F on any one occasion, or higher than 102°F for two days;

·         Any of the scabs are red, oozing pus or bleeding;

Seek emergency care if your child exhibits any of the following:

·         Severe headache, stiff neck, seizures, abnormal behavior and/or continuous vomiting;

·         Hard to wake, confused or having difficulty breathing;

·         Is taking any medication that lowers the immune system, or has cancer.

Remember, most cases of chicken pox are usually relatively mild and resolve with self care at home. The best thing you can do is show children plenty of love, keep them calm and relaxed and do all that you can to help the itchiness and stop the scratching. 

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