Question 1

is oil olay good for kids?

Accepted Answer

Skin oil: In general, for kids it is always better to use simple oils to lubricate the skin. You may use simple petrolium jelly over dry skin.

Question 2

what is a good beginning dosage of fish oil to give a 6 year old child?

Accepted Answer

See below: 2-3 years old need 433 mg of dha/epa, 145 mg of dha.
4-6 yrs old need 600 mg of dha/epa, minimum 200mg of dha
7yrs and up need 650mg combined, minimum 220 dha.

Question 3

is scott's cod liver oil good for me? in an adult but it's for kids but i love the taste

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It's fine: It will not hurt you. I would not overdo it, but you can certainly take in appropriate amounts.

Question 4

my child is 10 years old.what can i give her to clean her stomach?is a bit of castor oil good for her

Accepted Answer

Why clean it ????: This oil has a  cult following &amp; uses. Some use it to laxative, but I have never recommended it's use for anything in 4 decades of pediatric practice. If your kid has a problem you should describe it with background information so a reasoned answer to what if anything might be needed.

Question 5

which oil is good for body masaj?

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Massage Oil: I would advise you that there may not be a right answer to this question.  Medically my thoughts would be to choose an oil that is not harsh on your skin and one that you do not react to as like allergies.

I would think that most oils used for massage are safe.

Question 6

is e oil good for your face?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin E oil: According to the book "healing with vitamins: the most effective vitamin and mineral treatments for everyday health problems and serious disease, " vitamin E oil prevents the formation of wrinkles by blocking free radical damage. It treats wrinkles by boosting collagen production, a connective tissue that keeps skin elastic. Vitamin e oil also treats wrinkles by supporting new skin cell growth and.

Question 7

is argan oil is good for skin ?

Accepted Answer

Perhaps: It contains Vitamin E and Omega 6 fatty acids, both of which can improve skin quality if used regularly. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!

Question 8

is coconut oil good for sunburn?

Accepted Answer

Coconut oil: I think it works well.  Coco butter and aloe vera are also good.  If you have blisters, however, it is a second degree burn. In that case you need to see a physician.

Question 9

is virgin coconut oil good for allerhies?

Accepted Answer

Haven't heard of it: Haven't heard of or seen any research studies of coconut oil being good for allergies. People (especially people with something to sell) can make all sorts of claims, and even present some psuedo-science research results (not real research), so one must be careful when looking at health-benefit claims.

Question 10

is fishoil or flaxseed oil good for arthritus?

Accepted Answer

Not really: Studies have really shown no significant benefit from either agent. In the original studies of fish oil in ra, only extremely high doses helped at all. Those doses were so high that they carried significant risks of side effects.

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