Pediatrics

TCM Support for Children with ADHD

August 5, 2024

Lola Burmeister, L.Ac.

photo showing a frustrated child with his head in a school book

Recent studies have shown that 1 in 9 children have received an ADHD diagnosis. This means that 7 million children in the United States ages 3 to 17 have an ADHD diagnosis. This article offers recommendations for Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine (TCHM) to address common symptoms of ADHD and gives entry level information on parent-led therapies to reduce the symptoms of ADHD in children.

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Acne: The Bane of Teenage Existence

August 5, 2024

David Heron, L.Ac.

photo shows a teenager's face with extreme acne

Discover how TCM dermatology offers effective solutions for treating teenage acne, addressing both the physical and emotional challenges it brings. This case study provides insights for teens and parents, as well as practical guidance for TCM practitioners.

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Back to School - A TCM Clinician's Perspective

July 31, 2024

Amy Mager, DACM, L.Ac., FABORM, Diplomate OM

Amy Mager, L.Ac. discusses a look at preparing children and families for the upcoming school year, methods to prepare our immune systems, and options for addressing illness if an attack occurs.

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Ear Discomfort in Children

March 27, 2024

Mark Frost, MSTCM, L.Ac.

Children Ear Ache

An understanding of the unique nature of children's physiologies from the TCM perspective is essential in both diagnosing the specific nature of these clinical pictures, and in putting together an effective treatment strategy. It is also important to distinguish between acute and chronic ear conditions, as these are treated differently.

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Hives and Children

August 15, 2023

Raven Lang, L.Ac., O.M.D.

In this video clip from the Mayway course "Pediatrics and Shonishin," Raven Lang, L.Ac., O.M.D. discusses TCM treatments for hives in children.

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Pediatric Shonishin Case Study: A Full Childhood

August 4, 2023

Raven Lang, L.Ac., O.M.D.

I shall call the child Levi. He first came to me at 21 months of age and stopped coming when he was getting ready to finish high school and already on his way to college. Levi’s mother called me on the phone in January of 1995 and gave me a brief history of Levi’s health. His DOB was in March of 1993. He had already been on antibiotics 8 times for ear infections and his mother was at the end of her rope with following that course of care.

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Strengthening Children's Resistance to Illness

July 31, 2023

Mark Frost, MSTCM, L.Ac.

Photo of kids running to school

As the summer gives way to fall and the lingering challenges posed by the current pandemic remain, we as parents and practitioners are naturally focused on protecting our children's health and well-being. Whether our concerns focus on the usual seasonal illnesses, or more specifically on COVID-19, the foundations of strengthening our children are the same. Naturally, prevention is our first line of defense, and the public safety guidelines already in place bode well for significantly lessening children's sick days from the usual seasonal colds and flu.

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Helping Children with Autism, a Chinese Medical Perspective

July 24, 2023

Lola Burmeister, L.Ac.

Puzzle piece autism image

Lola Burmeister, L.Ac. discusses Autism Spectrum Disorder from a Chinese medicine perspective. Her detailed analysis discusses TCM formulas and treatments that vary based on the defining symptoms and TCM patterns.

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An Integrated Approach to Caring for Patients with Hyperemesis

May 8, 2022

Raven Lang, L.Ac., O.M.D.

Photo of pregnant woman

Raven Lang shares a story about a patient of mine with hyperemesis. I share this story to point out that there are times when a practitioner must realize the limits to what can be done with TCM treatments and that, at those times, it is necessary and prudent to quickly ask for additional help.

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Shonishin for Immune Building

August 6, 2021

Raven Lang, L.Ac., O.M.D.

Shonishin Treatment Example

In this video, Raven demonstrates Shonishin for strengthening the lungs. Shonishin is a pediatric method of acupressure, massage, and needling that was developed in Japan and is based upon TCM theories that are 2000 years old. It first came into practice in the 17th century, but in the last 75 years has become the main treatment for children throughout Japan.

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Introduction to Shonishin, Pediatric Acupuncture

April 25, 2016

Raven Lang, L.Ac., O.M.D.

Shonishin is a pediatric method developed in Japan, which was based upon TCM theories from 2,000 years ago. It first came into practice in the 17th century, but in the last 80 years it has become the main treatment for keeping children healthy throughout Japan, and is respectfully used as a treatment for childhood illnesses. The word Shonishin translates exactly as pediatric acupuncture. Shoni is pediatric, and shin is acupuncture.

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Pediatric Acupuncture

August 12, 2013

Raven Lang, L.Ac., O.M.D.

Raven Lang PediatricsShonishin is a pediatric method of acupressure, massage, and needling that was developed in Japan and based upon TCM theories that are 2000 years old.

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