In response to the rise in chronic medical conditions--and the growing use of complementary and
alternative therapies--among pediatric and adolescent patients healthcare practitioners are
taking a serious look at pediatric integrative medicine (PIM). Although it dovetails with
current concepts of preventive medicine wellness and patient control PIM is still an
evolving field with its own particular challenges and opportunities. A Guide to Integrative
Pediatrics for the Healthcare Professional explores its subject through the more familiar lens
of integrative medicine. This concise comprehensive resource synthesizes the knowledge base on
a range of therapies commonly associated with PIM such as acupuncture herbal remedies
clinical hypnosis yoga homeopathy and therapeutic massage with findings on their effective
use with children. Case examples illustrate uses of PIM modalities with allopathic medicine to
treat young patients at various developmental stages and the authors pinpoint safety and
appropriateness concerns answer licensing questions and note clinical areas requiring further
study. The wide-ranging information contained here will help support interest in PIM at the
research training and practice levels. Features of the Guide: An introduction to basic
concepts in PIM. Trends in IM PIM education. A survey of complementary and alternative
therapies including biologically-based body-based mind-body energy-based and alternative
whole systems. Current evidence for IM in treating common pediatric conditions. The future of
integrative pediatrics. References and links for further information. Offering a front-row seat
to the continued expansion of the field A Guide to Integrative Pediatrics for the Healthcare
Professional is a salient text not only for pediatricians but for all healthcare practitioners
tasked with improving children's wellbeing.
