Pediatrics
The practice of TCM Pediatrics dates back to several thousand years and has preserved many basic principles throughout the ages. Pediatric specific treatments are mentioned in some of the oldest of Chinese Medical texts dating back to the first century BC, while the twentieth century has seen the publication of hundred of textbooks and the establishment of Pediatric Departments in TCM hospitals and wards. TCM Pediatrics is a living, vibrant, and growing specialty within TCM.
With few of the side effects of modern Western medicine, TCM Pediatrics is a healthy choice for maintaining, protecting, and improving the health of your family.
Traditional Chinese Medicine treats children with herbal medicine, dietary therapy, and massage which are very effective in curing most common illnesses suffered by children.
Children are physically and functionally immature and most of the pediatric complaints are due to this immaturity. In particular, children under the age of five or six are believed to have immature or weak digestion and it is this fact which accounts for most of the commonly encountered pediatric diseases, including colic, earache, cough, swollen glands, allergies, and pediatric asthma and eczema. TCM strives to strengthen the constitution and digestion of the child so that optimal state of health can be achieved and chronic illness can be eliminated.
Western medicine has overused antibiotics for children in the recent past developing some serious health problems as side effects: antibiotic resistance, reoccurring infections, allergies and chronic digestive difficulties. Specific herbal prescriptions designed for a child’s system work quickly and gently to alleviate complaints with side-effects. . TCM can often supply what’s missing from modern Western medicine.
Common pediatric conditions for which Pediatric TCM is regarded as effective:
Respiratory
• Flu and colds
• Cough
• Pneumonia
• Asthma
Digestive disorders
• Stomach aches
• Constipation
• Abdominal pain
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Teething
• Nutritional impairment
Sleep
• Insomnia
• Bedwetting
• Sleepwalking
• Lethargy
Constitution problems
• Hyperactivity
• Learning disabilities, including ADHD
• Headaches Insomnia
• Failure to thrive
