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Unit One:
Safety & Side Effects of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Practices in
Children.
-What Science Says?
-Patterns of use of CAM
- Selecting a Provider
-More to Consider
-Federal Regulations
-Facts
-Result(s)
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Unit One– Safety & Side Effects of Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Practices in Children. (Feel Free to Print These!)
western medicine.
journaling at home.
o Example: A person with final stage cancer treats the disease with a diet change
o Example: Patients dealing with chronic pain seek treatment of medical marijuana
survey on the use of Complementary Health approaches for an estimated 45,000 Americans,
including more than 10,000 children aged 4 to 17. The survey found that 11.6 percent of children
had used some form of complementary health product or practice such as supplements.
Also, the most frequently used CAM practices for children are used for back or
neck pain, common colds, anxiety and stress, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
What Science Says: Children are still developing growth and immune wise and every
year, thousands of hospitals find themselves treating children and teenagers who have tried to
take their health into their own hands. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns parents,
if their children have chronic health issues, it’s best to have a Doctor’s approval first before
Selecting a Provider: As a Parent, we only want the best for our children when it comes
to their health. Choosing a Complementary and Alternative health practitioner involves a careful
search...they must be licensed to deal with the care of children. Have you ever considered CAM
practices for yourself or your child? If so, what made you choose it over traditional medicine? To
Patterns: Data from a collected National Health Interview Survey found that children
aged 4 to 17 used Yoga, Melatonin and Probiotics, tenfold. This means that within the last 10
years, CAM has become trendier but many practices haven’t been tested for safety in children.
Consideration: Educate yourself about the potential risks and benefits of complementary
health approaches. Always asks your child’s current health care provider about the effectiveness
hospital.
- Consult the tips on the NCCIH website and review them with your
provider.
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Unit Two– Vitamins, Minerals and Herbs. (Feel Free to Print These!)
Unit Two is very important and has numerous terms that are important to the Unit itself
as well as Unit Three. We will begin with Vitamins, Minerals and Herbs that children in the
United States may be given as a part of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Therapy.
What are Vitamins? Vitamins are essential nutrients that are needed in order for most
humans to stay and remain healthy…it is true, that our diet does give us nutrients but not
everyone benefits.
Why buy? According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, there are many
pregnant or breastfeeding
All vitamins and supplements are regulated by the FDA and must contain a "dietary
ingredient" intended to supplement the diet. What should be listed in the ingredients are not only
vitamins, but minerals, botanicals products, amino acids, and substances such as enzymes,
Vitamins are good for you but if you overdo it by taking over the recommended amount
or taking a combination, you may be at risk for liver disease. There’s a few vitamins and
minerals, the National Academy of Sciences has established upper limits of intake (ULs) for.
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Federal Regulations
The Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 requires that all health-related
products (drinks, protein powders, minerals, vitamins, pills, etc.) be labeled as dietary
supplements. 12 years ago, in June 2007, the FDA established dietary supplement "current Good
As children grow, it’s extremely important for them to get enough vitamins and minerals
to ensure optimal health; bone growth, healthy vision and a strong immune system. Most kids
will get adequate amounts of nutrients from a balanced diet (an example of a balanced diet can
be found on Healthy People 2020 website) but we all know that under certain circumstances,
Vitamin or mineral supplements can be toxic to children when taken in excess amounts.
This is especially true with the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K that are stored in body fat. Fat
soluble vitamins are absorbed into the body with the use of bile acids, which are fluids used to
absorb fat. Water-soluble vitamins are easily absorbed by the body, doesn’t need storage and the
Facts
The American Academy of Pediatrics and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans don’t
recommend supplements over the recommended dietary allowances for healthy children older
In today’s society, kids being picky about food is considered normal. Finding a child
who enjoys green vegetables is rare, but some kids are more than picky eaters. Their aversion
towards food goes beyond normal choosiness and into an area where parents have to seek
professional help.
Picky eating might reach a professional level for a number of different reasons. For
example, some younger kids have a heightened sense of smell, while others limit their diets
because they have problems with anxiety, and kids have an aversion to anything that is green.
Who needs it (Food Therapy)? The first step to any problem, is establishing that there
indeed is a problem. Children are more difficult to treat than adults, so it’s best to understand
more about their preferences or fears. Kids are often scared to try certain foods because they are
put off by the texture or just doesn’t like the way it looks. Others control what they eat because
they are afraid of choking or fear that they just wouldn’t like it in the first place. Whatever the
reason may be, it is important to explain to kids that unfamiliar foods aren’t meant to cause them
any harm.
How does it work? A Therapist starts with permission from the patient (child) by making
a list of foods the child wants to try and a second list of things her parents would like to see them
try. They then work to determine what avoidance is most concerning… It could be texture, taste
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or smell. A variety of cooked, uncooked foods are then placed on a table; kids aren’t expected to
eat right away but more of observing at what’s before them by touching or smelling. When kids
are familiar with the layout, they are asked to rate them on a scale from 0 to 10. Anything rated
over 5 they have to agree to try and eat at home twice a week as practice. As a reward they get
points for prizes and in turn parents are relieved and hopeful their child will eat healthier.
Questions?
swallowing?
Results? Food Therapy treatments usually lasts anywhere from 8 to 10 sessions but the pickier
the eater, the more sessions needed to improve food & eating habits. First things first, it’s always
a good idea to talk to your pediatrician, explain your concerns and if you still aren’t sure, don’t
hesitate to get a second or even third opinion. Make sure that the Therapist is licensed, is taking
time to listen and be interactive with your child but most of all, the therapy is directed by the
child. Over the next few weeks, you’ll notice your child, opening up about trying new foods but
if you notice old habits returning, schedule more sessions and check to see if anything different
Ehmke, R. (2019). More than Picky Eating: Kids with a serious aversion to many foods may
need help with food habits and overcoming avoidance. Retrieved on June 18, 2019 from
https://childmind.org/article/more-than-picky-eating/
Food and Drug Administration, (2012). Fortify Your Knowledge about Vitamins. Retrieved on
knowledge-about-vitamins
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, (2017). Children and the Use of
https://nccih.nih.gov/health/children