Most people turn to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) when they demand a natural alternative medicine, hence acupuncture and herbal medicine etc. have been popular in the west for decades. As for pediatrics in TCM is still a new field awaits acknowledge of the public notice. Actually, clinical experience and intensive research on pediatrics have been accumulated in TCM over thousands years. There are lots of books authored by ancient Chinese medical doctors specialised in pediatrics, although most of them never been translated into English. Generally, the therapies of pediatrics in TCM can be catalogued into Pediatric Tuina, acupuncture and herbal remedies.
Pediatric Tui Na is powerful medicine for treating colds, coughs, earache, allergies, asthma, colic, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, fever, indigestion, and stomach-ache, and generally assists in bolstering a weakened immune system.
After the treatment, sometimes the parent will be instructed on specific techniques to use at home to assist in restoring balance to the child.
Pediatric Acupuncture is different with the ordinary acupuncture, as infants and children responds quicker than adults and the meridian system is normally more sensitive. Manipulation of acupuncture needle is also differing as children are intimidated with needles and pains. Specific needles are designed to apply pediatric acupuncture. Gentle tapping technique and sole acupoint application make acupuncture accessible to children. Pediatric acupuncture is mostly taken to treat acute symptoms or paralysis. It is also used to improve healthy cerebrum development and other prenatal or congenital deficiency.
Pediatric herbal remedy is commonly applied as alternative option of modern pharmacy drugs, which formulated with natural herbs and almost free of side effects. In China, parents still quite reluctant to feed children with chemical drugs or injection of antibiotics. Herbal remedy processed in pills or lotion forms are easily taken by children. During thousands years of clinical experience, many formula have been taken into widely application. Besides orally taken remedy, there is external herbal remedy which is very effective to treat skin disorders or muscular problems. For example, herbal cream or lotion can successfully cure baby eczema which is very safe for infants.
The diagnosis method is another character makes Pediatrics of TCM unique. As we know, infants and young children have difficulty to communicate with doctors to describe their symptom. It most depend on the clinic experience to collect and analysis the related information. TCM diagnosis technique helps doctors to learn the internal imbalance of their young patients. Study of the pulsation and outlook of the tongue are very important methods. The colour and texture of skin also reflect internal conditions. Sometimes, the doctor needs to observe the wet diaper to get first hand information.
With the concept of prevention, TCM doctors focus more on the inner balance and future influence of the children’s development when they practice any therapy. There never be any more cares than we need for our children.
TCM Pediatrics is effective for:
- digestive problems, constipation, diarrhea, improving appetite, and food allergies
- asthma and respiratory allergies
- upper respiratory tract infections, cough, colds and flu
- earaches and sore throat
- emotional disorders, sleep issues and stress
- attention disorders and learning disabilities
- mental and physical developmental disorders
- juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
- epilepsy
- traumatic injuries
- maintaining general health and well being, and developing immunity
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