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General Course Outline & Information HandoutUnit 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 ConsiderUnit Two: Vitamins, Minerals and Herbs.-Natural doesn’t always means safe!-Federal Regulations-Types of recommended Supplements-FactsUnit Three: Food Therapy-Who needs it?-How does it work?-Result(s)Unit One– Safety & Side Effects of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Practices in Children. (Feel Free to Print These!)Website Reference- : Is a non-mainstream practice that is used?along with?traditional and western medicine.Example: A person with depression takes prescribed medicine and practices journaling at home.Alternative: Is another non-mainstream practice is used?instead of?traditional medicine and isn’t regulated by Doctors. Example: A person with final stage cancer treats the disease with a diet change instead of radiation/chemotherapy or pills.Integrative: Complementary, western and traditional medicine are coordinated together and used thoroughly.Example: Patients dealing with chronic pain seek treatment of medical marijuana along with swimming or acupuncture.The 2012 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) conducted a comprehensive 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) and trouble?sleeping.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 relying on supplements as some products may be toxic or make conditions worse. 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 find more about this please visit nccih.health/childrenPatterns: 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 of whichever approach you may be considering. Do not replace prescribed medications with alternative onesIf suggested by a health care provider, do not increase dosage because more isn’t necessarily better!Any adverse reactions, stop treatment and go to the nearest hospital.Consult the tips on the NCCIH website and review them with your provider.Unit Two– Vitamins, Minerals and Herbs. (Feel Free to Print These!)Website Reference- 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 good reasons to consider taking vitamin and supplements such as: Having certain health problemsvegetarian or vegan dietpregnant or breastfeedingNatural doesn’t always mean safe! 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, microbial probiotics, and metabolites. 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. Federal RegulationsThe 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 Manufacturing Practice" (cGMP) regulations requiring that Manufacturers thoroughly evaluate their products through certified testing of purity, strength, and composition.Types of Recommended SupplementsAs 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, children may need a boost. Below is a list of recommended vitamins/mineral/supplements.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 kidney filter the excess.-Iron (Red Meat, Legumes, Spinach, Shellfish, Quinoa)-Zinc (Beans, Nuts)-Calcium (Seeds, Cheese, Yogurt, Almonds, Sardines)-Vitamin D (Egg Yolks, Tuna, Salmon, Orange juice, soy milk)-Folate (Enriched pasta, cornmeal)-Choline (rice, beets, wheat)FactsThe American Academy of Pediatrics and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans don’t recommend supplements over the recommended dietary allowances for healthy children older than 1 year of age who eat a balanced diet.Unit Three-Food Therapy (Feel Free to Print These!)Website reference- 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 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?Would you enroll your picky child into Food Therapy?Have you ever noticed your child(ren) have difficulty chewing or swallowing?How is “negative” meal time behavior handled? (i.e. throwing food, spitting it out, not eating, dropping.)Does mealtime take more than 30 minutes?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 has happened at school or with friends. Any Questions or Comments? Is there a Unit that needs further discussion?ReferencesEhmke, 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 and Drug Administration, (2012). Fortify Your Knowledge about Vitamins. Retrieved on June 17, 2019 from Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, (2017). Children and the Use of Complementary Health Approaches. Retrieved on June 16, 2019 from ................
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