Complementary and alternative medicine for children: does it work?
Paediatric use of complementary and alternative medicine is common and increasing, particularly for the sickest children. This review discusses the various options available including dietary supplements, hypnosis, massage, chiropractic, and acupuncture.
Kemper
K J
KJ
Center for Holistic Pediatric Education and Research, Childrens Hospital, 300 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA 02115, USA. kemper_k@a1.tch.harvard.edu
D015670:Acupuncture Therapy; D002648:Child; D002662:Child Health Services; D002684:Chiropractic; D000529:Complementary Therapies; D019587:Dietary Supplements; D006801:Humans; D006990:Hypnosis; D008405:Massage