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Treating
Pediatric Disorders
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INTEGRATED SYSTEM
Each children’s disorder
and herb combination discussed on the course
will be described in terms
of:
- Western Herbal tradition
- Chinese Medicine
- Pharmacological and clinical
research
This integrated system increases both safety and
success in the clinic.
SPECIAL HERB COMBINATIONS FOR CHILDREN
Passiflora incarnata for children’s
insomnia (Photo by: Oliver P. Quillia)
The following
special combinations for pediatric disorders
will be discussed.
For each of these
disorders, the Chinese syndromes will be
given.
Recurring fevers and infections
- weakened immune system
- recurring infections
- fevers
Side effects of medication
- antibiotics
- corticosteroids
- immunization
Respiratory disorders
- allergies asthma
- colds and fevers
- cough and bronchitis
- rhinitis and sinusitis
- sore throat
- whooping cough
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Digestive disorders
- appetite and eating problems
- colic in infants
- constipation
- diarrhea
- food allergies
- teething
- vomiting
Other disorders
- ADHD
- emotional problems
- skin diseases
- sleep problems
PRESCRIBING FOR CHILDREN
Jeremy will discuss the
special problems of prescribing for children,
such as substitutes for very bitter
herbs.
DOSE AND SAFETY
Dose for children of different
ages and of different body types is discussed.
Safety data is given
for all herbs, where appropriate.
TREAT THE PARENT TO TREAT THE CHILD
Jeremy discusses
herb combinations for the parents, when these
are important to help the child.
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