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Beyond the Basics

Alternative Therapies for Bedwetting Children

By Laura Lyster-Mensh

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Homeopathic remedies are based on a "rule of similars" and contain extremely diluted doses designed to stimulate the natural defenses of the body. Remedies often prescribed for enuresis are Equisetum Arvense, causticum, belladonna, lycopodium and pulsatilla.

Although homeopathy is widely agreed to cause no side effects, there is a longstanding antipathy between practitioners of homeopathy and mainstream medicine. Currently, advocates of both sides are coming together to perform science-based research. The World Health Organization cites homeopathy as second only to traditional Western medicine in use throughout the world.

What Is Right for My Child?

Remember, bedwetting is not your child's fault and is not the result of laziness. And, while there is no known cure, choosing a method that fits your child's needs is something that you and your family will have to decide. Speaking with your physician is also a good idea before trying various treatments.

And keep in mind that all of the above are experimental – some may work for your child while others may not. "We tried every kind of medical expert I could find as my daughter grew into a teenager," says a Virginia mom of a 14-year-old child who wets the bed. "Then we tried some alternative therapies. None has worked yet, but we will keep trying: We want our daughter to feel every angle has been explored."

If none of these methods seem right for you, or even if you are working through bedwetting with different approaches, using disposable underpants as part of your plan is a non-invasive way to cope with enuresis. Waking up dry helps the child's self-esteem, and cuts down on laundry for you.


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