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Prevalence of Holistic Pediatric Care
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The July 2007 issue of Pediatrics contained two articles documenting the holistic, or what is called complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), treatment of children. One study was a survey of naturopathic physicians in Washington state. Remarkably, only 15 percent of responding naturopaths saw more than 5 children per week (Weber, 2007).
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Holistic View of Well-Child Care
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A survey of 2,000 parents soliciting their views on preventive care for infants and toddlers revealed information significant to the field of holistic pediatrics. Although the survey evaluated parents' opinions of their care in allopathic as opposed to holistic settings, it does reveal parents' unmet needs in these settings.
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Principles of Holistic Medicine
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Holistic medicine addresses the whole person - body, mind, and spirit. The practice of holistic medicine integrates conventional and alternative therapies to prevent and treat disease, and most importantly, to promote optimal health. A detailed exploration of the principles of holistic medicine is provided.
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Integrating Natural Care
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The roles of both conventional medical and natural medicine are explored, as well as important questions for the pediatrician and natural health provider. Also, natural home treatments for common ailments, natural parenting, and tips on how to find the right practitioner are provided.
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Holistic Approach to Chronic Illness
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A holistic approach to chronic illness is emphasized, including a discussion on the philosophy of holistic medicine, and the various components of healing.
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