Dr Ching Chi's Acupuncture

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Acupuncture for Kids Children are in general more susceptible to side effects of medicine than adults. Some children may even be allergic to certain drugs. While medication raises these concerns, acupuncture can work as a safer alternative treatment for children’s illnesses. The American Academy of Pediatrics has approved the use of acupuncture on children after looking into 37 studies of acupuncture on children from birth to age 17. It published a report in the Nov. 21 issue... of the journal Pediatrics, stating that acupuncture is generally safe for children when performed by appropriately trained practitioners. Although there were adverse events from acupuncture in some of the 37 studies, researchers found them to be all related to substandard conditions of the equipment or the acupuncturist’s lack of proficiency. None of the side effects such as bruising, bleeding, infections, and worsening of symptoms after treatment came from acupuncture’s technique itself. Therefore, the Academy recommends doctors to seek information on acupuncture when families express interest, evaluate them on their scientific merits and advise parents accordingly. Various sources indicate that a growing number of families are choosing acupuncture for their children. The US federal government’s National Health Interview Survey last asked about acupuncture in 2007. The survey estimated that about 150,000 American children were receiving acupuncture annually for pain, migraine, and anxiety. The number probably has risen since then. According to a Washington Post article of September 10, 2012, at least a third of US pain centers for children offer acupuncture alongside conventional treatments. see more... http://www.drchingchi.com/?p=126