Acupuncture has a long history of treating common childhood complaints - effectively, naturally and safely. Regular checkups with your family doctor are important and allow for the diagnosis and treatment of minor problems before they become major health concerns. The same is true for acupuncture and alternative medicine. You may not think of acupuncture as an important part of your child's healthcare, but it can offer an abundance of benefits. It is a powerful adjunctive therapy in pediatric health - for patients who are trying to avoid taking additional medications or who are already receiving maximum medical treatment. Additionally, acupuncture works as preventative medicine and can help strengthen the developing immune system at any age.

 

Due to the constant growth and activity of children, they often respond to acupuncture much quicker and in fewer visits than adults. Environmental and dietary factors often play an important role in pediatric conditions, and take-home advice is often an important part of symptom management. Acupuncture needles are often replaced by acu-pressure massage techniques, many of which can be taught to the accompanying parent to perform at home. Herbal remedies are prescribed as needed, and are always given in the appropriate pediatric dose and format. Some common conditions addressed by Chinese Medicine include:

 

• Colic
• Skin Problems
• Eczema
• Digestive Upset (Constipation and/or Diarrhea, Acid Reflux or Chronic Vomiting)
• Chronic Cough
• Chronic Ear Ache
• Allergies
• Asthma
• Chronic Colds, Runny Nose, Sore Throat or Flu
• Poor Appetite or "Picky Eater"
• Irritability
• Insomnia
• ADD/ADHD
• Fatigue