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children
than ever are being treated with complementary and alternative
therapies. Recent studies indicate that about 30 percent of healthy
children and up to 50 percent of children with chronic disease are
using some kind of alternative therapy. "There
is a huge place for complementary and alternative medicine in
pediatrics," says Dolores Mendelow, M.D., clinical assistant professor
of pediatrics and communicable diseases at the University of Michigan
Medical School. Complementary
and alternative therapies are becoming a more prevalent treatment for
children. If individuals follow the directions of their physicians,
these treatments are a safe and effective way to get and stay healthy,
Mendelow says. While certain
types of complementary and alternative therapies are safe for children,
there are many therapies that could potentially be dangerous. Mendelow
notes that parents should always consult their children's pediatrician
before beginning any new treatment. Alternative
therapies can be successful against many illnesses – including the
common cold or skin rashes – when over-the-counter medications do not
have immediate success. For instance, honey can be used for coughs
related to the common cold – just not for children less than one year
of age. "In terms of
complementary medicine, we're using acupuncture, dietary
supplementation and herbal or botanical therapies," Mendelow says. Some types of therapies that may be beneficial for children:
* Yoga. Experts suggest that pediatric patients participate in yoga as
a form of therapy. Yoga, when combined with medicines prescribed by a
physician, can be used to help asthmatic patients learn to practice and
use deep breathing and remain calm when faced with shortness of breath.
Yoga also helps reduce stress in teens and adolescents.
* Tai chi. Research shows teenagers encounter a lot of stress, which
puts them at risk for depression. Mind and body therapies, such as tai
chi, help reduce the risk of depression and anxiety. Tai chi and yoga
help to decrease blood pressure and sympathetic activity in children.
This allows for a sense of relaxation and calmness.
* Probiotics. These live bacteria, similar to those found in the human
stomach, can be found in dietary supplements or in food, such as
yogurt. Used to treat antibiotic-associated diarrhea, controlled
studies have shown probiotics are safe for children. Using probiotics
can reduce diarrhea by one to two days, allowing children to go back to
school or day care sooner. Probiotics are not recommended for children
on any immunosuppressive drugs or those who are immuno-compromised.
Always consult a doctor first. While
there is strong evidence that these complementary and alternative
therapies are safe for children, Mendelow advises parents that other
complementary and alternative medicines can have serious consequences
for children and adolescents. Some types of therapies that may be harmful to children include:
* Ma Haung. Ma Haung, a popular Chinese medicine used to control
asthma, is an ephedra compound, a stimulant often used to boost
athletic performance. Using this type of boosting agent in a child can
lead to heart palpitations and other cardiac-related events, all
extremely dangerous for a child.
* Creatine. Creatine is another supplement that should not be used in a
child's diet. "Creatine is used for a lot of body building and we know
that it can have adverse side effects for kidneys," says Mendelow.
* Other supplements. Children that are on anti-coagulants should avoid
certain complementary and alternative therapies, including ginkgo
biloba or high-dose fish oil. Anti-coagulants increase the bleeding
time as do these two supplements, so that children are more prone to
bleeding. Before taking any supplement, always check with your
physician if you're on other prescription medication to make sure it's
safe. * Chiropractics.
Mendelow advises against high-speed spinal manipulation. "The
children's spines are probably not fully developed until they're about
18 to 20 years old and you can actually do more harm than good,"
Mendelow says.
Adapted from materials provided by University of Michigan Health System.
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