Paediatrics - Paediatric GIT Health Flashcards
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Why is good digestive health important in children?
Because poor GIT function can throw overall health out of balance and lead to significant issues as they age.
How is a child’s digestive tract different from an adult’s?
It is less developed and more sensitive, so therapeutics must be gentle and properly dosed.
Why should harsh protocols be avoided in children?
Children’s systems are sensitive; protocols like anti-candida diets or enemas can be too aggressive.
What are gentle ways to support children’s digestion?
Use organic seasonal foods, herbal teas like chamomile, rosehip, and nettle, and fresh vegetable juices.
What is a gentle alternative to psyllium husk for kids?
Slippery elm powder, marshmallow root, or soaked flaxseed mucilage.
What is a gentler alternative to ACV before meals for children?
Add it to salad dressing or use lemon juice in water.
How can bitter foods be made more palatable for children?
Blend them into green smoothies, sauces, or stews.
Why should essential oils like oregano and thyme be avoided in kids?
They’re too strong; use fresh herbs like garlic, thyme, and oregano instead (e.g., in garlic bread).
What is a child-friendly way to use turmeric?
Add to non-spicy curries, but avoid using in jellies or smoothies due to bitterness.
What can replace spirulina powder for children?
Chlorella liquid with peppermint.
What’s a gentle approach to managing candida in children?
Remove sugar and dose with Saccharomyces boulardii and probiotics.
