Acupuncture in the Treatment of Children

Opis książki

Pediatrics has long been recognized as an important branch of traditional Chinese Medicine, and there are many specialized texts in Chinese devoted to this topic. Acupuncture in the Treatment of Children is the leadning English-language textbook at this field. In it, the authors describe nearly all of the illness and conditions that commonly beset children, together with a clear explanation of how they occur. It is based on 40 years of clinical experience, so the authors can describe in detail the likely results of treatment.

Mothers and children are now more nervous and highly strung, making many children terrified of needles. The chapter on needle technique has been expanded to include laser and microcurrent treatment for the frightened child.

Spis treści

Part 1: Fundamentals

1. Differences Between Children and Adults
2. Causes of Disease in Children
3. Excess and Deficiency
4. Diagnosis
5. Using Acupuncture in the Treatment of Children
6. New Patterns and Diseases

Part 2: The Treatment of Disease

1. Constipation
2. Diarrhea
3. Teething
4. Abdominal Pain (including colic)
5. Vomiting
6. Childhood Nutritional Impairment
7. Food Allergies
8. Fevers and Influenza
9. Chronic Cough
10. Acute Cough
11. Lobar Pneumonia
12. Asthma
13. Immunization and Their Side Effects
14. Measles
15. Mumps
16. Pertussis
17. Tonsillitis
18. Conjunctivitis
19. Otitis Media
20. Hay Fever
21. Insomnia and Night Terrors
22. Eczema in Infants and Young Children
23. Failure to Thrive
24. Learning Difficulties and Mental Retardation
25. Hyperactivity and Attention Deficit Disorder
26. Down's Syndrome
27. Autism
28. Dyslexia
29. Cerebral Palsy and Infantile Paralysis
30. Myopia
31. Starbismus (Crossed Eyes)
32. Strong Convultions and Fits (including Meningitis)
33. Weak and Chronic Convulsions (Chorea)
34. Epilepsy
35. Nocturnal Enuresis
36. Urinary Tract Infection (including urinay reflux)
37. Stages of Growth and Problems at Puberty
38. Glandular Fever (Infectious Mononucleosis)
39. Purpura
40. Anemia

Part 3:Case Histories

1. Case Histories
2. What Acupuncture Can Cure
3. Table of Hot and Cold Foods