If a child is treated properly with Oriental medicine, there are usually no recurrences as often happens after using antibiotics. Because of its emphasis on treating the whole body, strengthening the immune system is typically a part of any treatment plan, which leads to longer lasting and better effects of treatment. For example, in Japanese medicine, it is very important to completely eradicate a cold or virus from the body. This implies the tonification or strengthening of the body to prevent the return of the illness and to boost the body's ability to rid it completely of the pathogen. The practice of Oriental medicine is not simply to eradicate symptoms, but rather to understand the root cause of a problem and to work with the body to change it or get it out of the system.
Oriental medicine is tried and true.
It's been around for a very long time and the treatments used are well established as being safe and effective, with hundreds of years of experience to prove it. Conditions seen in the Oriental medicine clinic are very much like those seen in a general pediatric clinic. All of the following problems are treatable by a properly trained practitioner. Sinus infections Colds Cough Bladder infection Allergies Headaches Stomachaches Insomnia Asthma Oriental medicine can, in many cases, be a viable alternative to conventional care - without side effects and often with better, longer lasting results. It is especially worth considering for those cases that have not responded well to conventional treatments, or where a resolution to a more systemic type of problem is needed.