Pediatric Acupuncture

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Hardcover | 20 September 2002

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This book introduces, explores and clearly explains acupuncture and related techniques used in the treatment of children. The author is a practicing pediatrician with many years' experience in both working with children and as an acupuncture practitioner. The book introduces important concepts of childhood development that integrate conventional theories with the Traditional Chinese Medicine theories presented in the classic texts. It covers a variety of acupuncture techniques, including non-invasive approaches (such as electrical stimulation, laser and magnet therapy) which are particularly helpful with children. Full treatment protocols are given for 22 common pediatric conditions, with a particular emphasis on treatments which are safe, simple and readily accepted by children. In addition, issues of diet and immunization are explored by the author.

A clear and realistic description is provided for the appropriate use of acupuncture in the treatment of children.
Conventional child development theories are integrated with the TCM paradigms to help devise more appropriate and effective treatment plans.
Non-invasive acupuncture-related techniques are offered to assist in treating children who have a fear of needles.
Treatment plans are provided for 22 common childhood conditions - including asthma and eczema.
Concerns and issues related to diet and immunization in childhood are explored.
The author is a practicing pediatrician with many years experience in both working with children and as an acupuncture practitioner.

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Non-Fiction Mind, Body, Spirit Complementary Therapies, Healing & Health Traditional Medicine & Herbal Remedies Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture Medicine Clinical & Internal Medicine Paediatric Medicine Family & Health Complementary Medicine

Foreword	p. vii
Acknowledgements	p. ix
Introduction	p. 1
History of pediatrics: East and West	p. 3
The beginning of life	p. 6
Conception
Pregnancy
Beginning of life
Birth
Understanding the physiology and pathophysiology of childhood illnesses	p. 12
General physiology of children
General pathophysiology of childhood illnesses
Modified physiology and pathophysiology in the modern child
Specific organ physiology and pathophysiology
Childhood development according to the Five Elements--an original theory	p. 45
Introduction
Childhood development
Developmental consequences that persist into adulthood
Application of the Five-Element developmental approach
Treatment of the modern child
Conclusion
Evaluation of children	p. 58
History
Physical examination
Diagnosis: formulation of impression
General impression
Diagnosis of chronic disorders using the Five-Element Developmental Theory
Family interaction in chronic disorders
Pediatric acupuncture modalities and treatment protocols	p. 96
The practitioner's Qi
Treatment modalities
Microsystems in pediatrics
Preventive pediatric acupuncture
Pediatric acupuncture treatment
Dietary management	p. 130
Types of food
Food for specific organ management according to the Five Elements
Manner of eating
Disturbances associated with eating
Dietary recommendations for children
Childhood infections and immunizations: update and controversies	p. 145
Western medicine and immunization
Chinese medicine and vaccination
Common pediatric conditions--East and West	p. 164
Abdominal pain
Acne
Asthma
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Colic
Conjunctivitis
Constipation
Diaper rash
Diarrhea
Drooling
Eczema
Enuresis
Fever
Headache
Hiccups
Immune system
Inflammatory bowel disease
Obesity
Otitis media
Pharyngitis
Seizure
Upper respiratory tract infection
Urinary cystitis
Acupuncture meridians	p. 318
Bibliography of general and Chinese medicine texts and references	p. 346
Index	p. 349
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