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Children's Health

Children’s health problems can leave even the most optimistic parent with a nagging sense of worry. Luckily, natural health practitioners can get to the root of the problem and provide a lasting cure.

We find that parents are often amazed at the effectiveness of natural health care at treating common children's ailments, including upper respiratory infections, ear and sinus infections, ADD/ADHD, eczema and asthma. While it’s not always easy to change a child’s “lifestyle,” natural health practitioners can help guide you and your child through gradual changes.

Annual wellness exams are an important component of preventative health. Pediatric wellness exams include a comprehensive assessment of body systems, screening physical exam and personalized preventative screening program to evaluate your child's current physical health and growth. Make an appointment.

Most often, pediatric health problems can be treated with naturopathic medicine, homeopathy, nutrition, acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine.

Learn more about how you and your children can benefit from a natural approach:

Omega-3s May Keep Colds Away from Kids
How to Avoid Arsenic and Still Enjoy Juice
Think Fiber First for Healthier Teens
Natural Help for Autism?
A Probiotic for Childhood Eczema
Keeping Kids Cool When the Heat Is On
Probiotics May Ease Childhood Constipation
Teens: Run to Build Bone
Well-Child Visits Keep Kids Healthy
Parents: Tips for Preventing Winter Illness
Honey: One Alternative for Kids’ Cough
Simple Steps Support Kids’ Attention
High-Protein, Low-Carb Diet: A Safe Option for Obese Teens
Helping Kids Fight Flu
Vegetarian Diet Helps Kids Stay Slim
Can Vitamin D Prevent the Flu?
For Healthier Kids, Start with Healthier Food
What Parents Should Know About Kids and Supplements
Think on This Drink
Childhood Obesity Rates Remain Steady
Kids Need Iodine for a Healthy Brain
Teens: Lighten Up to Protect Your Liver
Another Reason to Help Kids Keep a Healthy Weight
Another Reason to Limit Kids’ Screen Time
For Better Health, Kids Need More D
5 Tricks to Get Your Kids to Eat Healthfully
Reminder to Young Athletes: Stay Hydrated and Stay Cool
Play Hard, Sleep Well
Could the Internet Hold the Key to Curbing the Obesity Epidemic in Kids?
Back-to-School Basics on Child-Safe Cold Care
Get Savvy About Your Kids’ Sun Care
For School Kids, Less Leads to More
Girls: Exercise Now for Bones that Last
Take Positive Steps to Combat Kids’ Food Allergies
Juice Not Linked to Kids’ Weight Gain
Teens May Need a Vitamin D Boost
Kids Not Getting Heavier—Now Help Them Get Lighter
Boost Your Kids’ Grades with Good Food
Salt and Sugar—Ingredients for Childhood Obesity
Breakfast Means Leaner Teens
School Lunch Program Promotes Healthy Eating
Kids Need a Calcium Boost
'Active' Video Games Increase Kids’ Indoor Exercise
Parents: Teach Your Babies to Eat Fruits and Vegetables
A Sweet, Safe Alternative to Kids’ Cough Medicine
Parents: Eating Omega-3s May Prevent Type 1 Diabetes
Cold Medicine and Children: What’s the Bottom Line?
Just Say No to Sugary Drinks
Mothers: More Reasons to Quit Smoking
For Lower Blood Pressure, Kids Should Skip the Salt
Health Tips for Asthmatic Schoolchildren
Young Athletes Need Special Care
When to Wean? The Relationship Between Solid Foods and Allergies
Parents Matter Most in Children’s Food Choices
Teens Need Healthy Habits to Head Off Diabetes
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Relieve Childhood Depression
Parents: Pick the Right Backpack for Your Child
Less TV = Healthier Kids
Good Eating Habits Are Easy to Grow
Good Eating Habits Made Better without TV
Herbal Formula Helps Restless Children Relax
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Help Autistic Children
Childhood Ear Infections: Wait, Don’t Treat
Are Fast-Food Restaurants Targeting Schools?
Two Year Olds Join the Ranks of the Overweight
Parents’ Responsiveness Influences Children’s Development
Help for Common Children’s Coordination Disorder
Safer Alternative for Childhood Asthma
Calcium Supplements for Girls Increases Bone Density
New Nontoxic Lotion for Treating Lice
Preschoolers & Fiber Intake
Calcium and Bone Density in Adolescents
Oranges, Bananas Prevent Childhood Leukemia
Asthma in Children & Home Allergens
Iron Deficiency & Overeating in Children
Supplements Better than Hormone Therapy in Kids
Zinc Aids Boys' Respiratory Infections
Childhood Obesity and Soft Drinks
Vitamin E Helps Obese Children with Liver Disease
Amrita Bindu Helps Children with Asthma
Severe Burn Injury Causes Vitamin D Deficiency in Children
Herbal Treatment for Viral Diarrhea in Children
Minor Pollution Increases Asthma Symptoms
Ear Infection Prevalence in Children--an Opinion
Osteopathic Manipulation Helps Children with Ear Infections
Zinc Increases Stature in Growth Hormone-Deficient Children
Fennel Effective For Colic
Nutritional Supplementation for Catch-Up Growth in Picky Eaters
Herbal Eardrops Relieve Ear Pain in Children
Children Eat More When Given More Food
Creatine Helps Children with Muscular Dystrophy
Toxic Lice Treatment
Melatonin Effective for Insomnia in Children
Household Dust and Allergies in Children
Multivitamin May Help Children’s Mood, Behavior
Natural Remedy for Head Lice
Maternal Vitamin, Mineral Use Reduces Childhood Brain Cancer Risk
Cod Liver Oil, Vitamins Reduce Ear Infections
Breastfeeding May Reduce Risk of Childhood Obesity
Vitamin B6 Helpful for Autistic Children
Zinc May Improve Growth In Children with Sickle Cell Disease
Heart Disease Prevention Begins in Childhood
Snuff Out Your Child's Sniffles, Earaches
Keeping Kids Sharp for a Big Test

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