| For every disease, we expect to find a | | | | reduce the possibility of further complications in their |
| corresponding cure and treatment. However, even | | | | body and to give them the love and support that |
| with the advantage of advanced technology, cure is | | | | they deserve. We can help their mental, emotional |
| still not available for many diseases. The cures for | | | | and social development. In the mental aspect, herbal |
| Down syndrome are an example of that. Down | | | | remedies might help. Studies were conducted and |
| syndrome, also known as trisomy 21 is a disorder of | | | | there were positive results in the cognitive |
| the chromosome which is caused by the existence | | | | performance of children with Down syndrome when |
| of an extra 21st chromosome. This syndrome is | | | | they use herbs such as Bacopa Monnieri, |
| named after John Langdon Down who first described | | | | Mandukparni, Shankhpushpi, Vacha, Jyotishmati and |
| this condition back in 1866. In this syndrome, there | | | | other Indian herbs. The herbs Tulsi, and Asparagus |
| are abnormalities in the physical and mental structures | | | | racemosus can also help in warding off infectious |
| of a person. A Down syndrome baby or child will look | | | | diseases. |
| different than a normal kid. Most people who have | | | | A person who has Down syndrome is more prone to |
| Down syndrome share the same physical traits: | | | | viral illnesses. Amalaki is also used to reduce the risk |
| -They usually have upward slanting eyes. | | | | of congenital heart disease. Tapyadi-Loh and |
| -The shape of their face is usually rounded. | | | | Kaishor-Guggulu, on the other hand, can help correct |
| -Their noses are small and flat | | | | their hearing and vision problems. You can also reduce |
| -They have shorter limbs. | | | | the erratic behavioral changes of a person with Down |
| -The gap between their big and second toe are | | | | syndrome by using a product called MindSoothe. |
| usually big. | | | | MindSoothe is another herbal remedy that can help |
| -They have small mouth with protruding tongue. | | | | balance the mood of a person and can promote |
| The mental developments of these people are also | | | | happy and peaceful feelings. To help the behavioral |
| slow, making them susceptible to learning disabilities. | | | | symptoms of a person with Down syndrome, this is |
| They are also at risk of more serious diseases such | | | | the right product for them. |
| as congenital heart disease, gastroesophageal reflux | | | | It contains the essential herbs St. John's Wort and |
| disease, chronic ear infections, sleep apnea and | | | | Passion Flower, which are both beneficial in balancing |
| thyroid dysfunctions (which can cause obesity for | | | | behavior and soothing nerves and promoting |
| people with Down syndrome). The reason why there | | | | equilibrium in the over all mental condition of a person |
| is an abnormality of Chromosome # 21 is still | | | | with Down syndrome. These herbs, although not the |
| unknown. This is why parents are advised to go for | | | | cures for Down syndrome, can help in preventing |
| genetic counseling first before deciding to have a | | | | further complications from developing. No matter |
| baby so that they can reduce the risk of having a | | | | how minute the help is, the important thing is we are |
| Down syndrome baby. Cures for Down syndrome | | | | able to help them. In this way, you can reach out to |
| are not found yet. | | | | them and let them know that they deserve to live a |
| The only thing we can do to help these people is to | | | | normal and happy life. |