subject: Cures For Colic-what Actually Works? [print this page] Are you desperately trying to find some cures for colic that actually work? You are not alone! Most if not all mothers dread the term colic and are looking for a cure for colic that actually does what it says-it actually cures colic.Colic is extremely common and very distressing for parents. A crying baby is heart wrenching and it makes it so much worse when there is nothing you can do about it.
So why is it so difficult to find a cure for colic that works? Well, the reason why most colic remedies do not work is because they do not address the main cause of colic. Crying, indigestion, constipation and reflux are just symptoms and are not the cause of the colic.
What is the cause of colic? Recent research has shown that birth, whether natural or Caesarian sections are very stressful for babies. When humans are stressed they experience an imbalance in the nervous system. The nervous system is in the 'alert'mode and this is a mode that allows you to cope with whatever danger you may be facing.
In adults, stress can show up as heartburn, indigestion and difficulty breathing and sleeping. This is not so different in babies. Stressed babies experience indigestion, anxiety, difficulty falling asleep, reflux and are easily startled. If your baby exhibits any of these signs then they are probably suffering from post birth stress.
Unlike with adults, babies find it very difficult to rebalance their nervous system and de-stress. They hold on to the stress and become more anxious and highly strung.This can cause so many problems both mentally and physically.
How do you help your baby destress? Most cures for colic try to soothe or alleviate the symptoms of colic but it does not treat the cause-an imbalanced nervous system. To really treat colic, you need to address the source.
