paediatrics and mens health

Question 1

What are the dosage calculations for a child under 2?

Answer 1

(age in months ÷ 150) x adult dose

Question 2

What are the dosage calculations for a breastfeeding child?

Answer 2

supplement the mother

Question 3

What are the dosage calculations for a child over 2?

Answer 3

(age ÷ age of the child + 12) x adult dose

Question 4

What can a lower microbiome diversity cause in children later in life?

Answer 4

• diabetes T2
• obesity
• chronic inflammation

Question 5

When a child is born vaginally, what strains of bacteria are seen higher in their microbiome?

Answer 5

• biffidobacterium
• Bacteroides spp
• enterobacter
• streptococcus

Question 6

When a child is born via c section, what could they have higher and lower strains of?

Answer 6

lower bifidobacterium, higher staphylococcus and colostridium

Question 7

what can low levels of biffidobacterium in babies cause later in life?

Answer 7

atopic diseases

Question 8

what are some herbs that can help with colic?

Answer 8

• fennel seed
• camomile tea

Question 9

how can garlic help with a childs cough/cold?

Answer 9

• increase Allicin (antimicrobial)
• increase NK cells and interferons
• mucolytic
• over the age of 1

Question 10

how can fresh ginger help with a childs cough/cold?

Answer 10

• anti-inflammatory (inhibits COX, LOX and TNF-a)

Question 11

how is a fever beneficial for a child?

Answer 11

• T-cell differentiation
• heat shock proteins

Question 12

name some causes of Otitis media

Answer 12

• age (3 mths - 4 years) due to eustachian tube is more horizontal
• under functioning immune system (poor nutrition, dysbiosis)
• ## food allergies

Question 13

what are some nutrient deficiencies related to childhood anxiety?

Answer 13

• EFA’s
• Mg
• Zinc
• Vitamin D
• Selenium