INTEGRATIVE PEDIATRICS: ART,SCIENCE,AND CLINICALAPPLICATIONS

Takes a practical approach with a focus on clinical applications Includes examples of patient intake and integrative treatment planning. Provides case-based examples of the use of integrative medicine in children with common medical conditions. Updates the emerging science of neuroplasticity and toxic stress in children and its connection to mental and physical health. Contains a comprehensive list of resources, training programs, and references. Pediatric integrative medicine is a rapidly evolving field with great potential to improve the quality of preventive health in children and expand treatment options for children living with chronic disease. Many families actively use integrative therapies making familiarity with the field essential for clinicians working with pediatrics patients. This book provides a clear, evidence-based overview of the field.