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There is ample evidence that children and adolescents in large numbers are actively using integrative (complementary and alternative) therapies. Various studies now indicate that over 50% of pediatricians surveyed would refer a patient for integrative therapy, and they would welcome more natural therapies for children provided they were safe and effective. However, there has been little training for pediatricians in this area. Integrative Pediatrics addresses these issues and provides guidelines for pediatricians, parents, and general audiences in a balanced, evidence-based manner. In this volume in the Weil Integrative Medicine Library series, the authors describe a rational and evidence-based approach to the integrative therapy of childhood disorders and well-child care, integrating the principles of alternative and complementary therapies into the principles and practice of conventional pediatrics. The authors examine what works and what doesn't and offer practical guidelines for physicians to incorporate integrative medicine into their practice and how to advise patients and their parents on reasonable and effective therapies. The text also covers areas of controversy and identifies areas of uncertainty where future research is needed. Chapters also cite the best available evidence for both safety and efficacy of all therapies discussed. The series editor is Andrew Weil, MD, Professor and Director of the Program of Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizon. Dr. Weil's program was the first academic program in the US and he is the major name in integrative medicine in the US, and well-known around the world. His program's stated goal is ""to combine the best ideas and practices of conventional and alternative medicine into cost effective treatments without embracing alternative practices uncritically.""

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Author:   Timothy Culbert (Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics Program, Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics Program, University of Minnesota) ,  Karen Olness (Professor, Professor, Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio)
Publisher:   Oxford University Press Inc
Imprint:   Oxford University Press Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 16.00cm , Height: 3.30cm , Length: 23.60cm
Weight:   1.157kg
ISBN:  

9780195384727

ISBN 10:   0195384725
Pages:   720
Publication Date:   17 September 2009
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Foreword I Foreword II Acknowledgments Part I:Foundations of Integrative Pediatric Care 1: Introduction to Integrative Pediatrics, Timothy P. Culbert, Karen Olness, and Sunita Vohra 2: Assessment and Treatment Planning in Integrative Pediatric Practice, Timothy P. Culbert, Victoria Maizes, Tai Mendenhall, and David K. Becker 3: Culture and Spirituality in Integrative Pediatrics, Judson B. Reaney and Gregory A. Plotnikoff 4: Essential Medicine: Self Care for Pediatric Providers, Danna M. Park 5: Research and Education in Integrative Pediatrics, Sunita Vohra and Trish Dryden Part II: Pediatric Perspectives on Specific Therapeutic Approaches 6: A Pediatric Perspective on Acupuncture, Yuan-Chi Lin and Shu-Ming Wang 7: A Pediatric Perspective on Aromatherapy, Maura Fitzgerald and Linda L. Halcon 8: A Pediatric Perspective on Chiropractic, Karen Erickson, Elise Hewitt, Amy Watson, Anthony Rosner, and Randy Hewitt 9: A Pediatric Perspective on Energy Therapies, Mary Jane Ott, Larraine Bossi, and Jeanne Colbath 10: A Pediatric Perspective on Exercise Medicine, Amanda K. Weiss-Kelly and Susannah M. Briskin 11: A Pediatric Perspective on Herbals and Supplements, Paula Gardiner and Tieraona Lowdog 12: A Pediatric Perspective on Homeopathy, David Riley, Menachem Oberbaum, and Shepherd R. Singer 13: A Pediatric Perspective on Massage, Shay Beider, Erin T. O'Callaghan, and Jeffrey I. Gold 14: A Pediatric Perspective on Mind-Body Medicine, Daniel P. Kohen 15: Naturopathic Medicine and Pediatrics, Matthew I. Baral, Wendy Weber, and Jessica Mitchell 16: A Pediatric Perspective on Nutritional Therapeutics, Benjamin Kligler and Emilie Scott 17: A Pediatric Perspective on Osteopathic Medicine, Ali Carine, Miriam Mills, and Viola Frymann Part III: Clinical Applications in Integrative Pediatrics 18: Integrative Adolescent Medicine, Cora C. Breuner 19: Integrative Pediatric Developmental/Behavioral Pediatrics, Sandford Newmark 20: Integrative Pediatric Gatroenterology, Gerard A. Banez and Rita Steffen 21: Integrative Pediatric Intensive Care, David M. Steinhorn and Sheila Wang 22: Integrative Pediatric Mental Health, Scott M. Shannon 23: Integrative Pediatric Oncology, Susan F. Sencer 24: Integrative Pediatric Pain Management, Joy A. Weydert and Mark Connelly 25: Integrative Pediatric Palliative Care, Stefan J. Friedrichsdorf, Leora Kuttner, Krista Westendorp, and Ruth McCarty 26: Integrative Pediatric Primary Care, Lawrence D. Rosen 27: Integrative Pediatric Pulmonology, John D. Mark Part IV: The Future of Integrative Pediatrics: Looking Ahead 28: The Future of Integrative Pediatrics, Timothy P. Culbert, Kathi Kemper, Lawrence D. Rosen Part V: Integrative Pediatrics: Additional Chapters--Web-Based Supplement 29: Optimal Healing Environments in Pediatrics, Chris Feudtner and Wayne B. Jonas 30: Ethical Perspectives on Integrative Pediatrics, Kathi J. Kemper 31: Designing Integrative Pediatrics Programs: Business and Administrative Aspects, Lynda R. Cyr, Timothy P. Culbert, and Lori Knutson 32: Pediatric Perspectives on Environmental Medicine, Mark D. Miller and Alice C. Brock-Utne 33: A Pediatric Perspective on Creative Arts Therapies, Deforia Lane, Emily Darsie, and Barbara DiScenna 34: A Pediatric Perspective on Yoga, Gurjeet Birdee and Paula Gardiner 25: Improving Global Pediatrics and Reducing Health Disparities, Karen Olness and Boris Kalanj

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