All Entries in the "Children's Health" Category
Children’s Health – Chickenpox
When speaking about chickenpox, the first thing that comes to mind is those itchy rashes on the body. But what really is chickenpox? Chickenpox is an infectious illness which is caused by a kind of virus called varicella zoster. Although the virus can be caught by a grown up, children are usually the ones who [...]
How To Get Affordable Health Insurance In Indiana
Most people don’t give serious consideration to health insurance until they realize how much medical care actually does cost. Many young individuals, in particular, feel they can slide by without health insurance because presently they feel great. The problem with this line of thinking is that an illness can strike with little warning, and even [...]
United Health Plan of Georgia
As you review the different health care options available in Georgia, you’ll note that there are options from several major national providers. In reviewing pros and cons, you’ll want to make sure your choice is financially sound, ranks well, and provides access to the health care professionals or organizations that you prefer. Another method for [...]
Iowa health center receives $2 million in stimulus funding
An Iowa health care provider is one of 85 community health centers nationwide to receive a significant monetary boost from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, President Barack Obama announced Wednesday.
“… Funding for construction, technology and a medical home demonstration project won’t just save more money, and create more jobs, they’ll give more people the [...]
Even a ’scaled-down’ health bill is dangerous
Last week, Democratic leaders in the Senate caved to Sen. Joseph Lieberman’s demands and stripped away some major provisions from their health reform legislation, including the public option and a plan that would have allowed middle-age Americans to “buy in” to Medicare. With Connecticut independent Lieberman’s support seemingly secured — for the time being — [...]
Children’s Health – Autism – How Kidney Functions Affect Autism In TCM
Autism is defined as a medical condition of a child having some of the following impairments
a) Speech
b) Social and communication skills
c) Limited interest
d) Repetitive behaviour
These impairments are caused by the inability of the body organs to perform their functions, according to TCM. In this article, we will discuss how kidney functions affect autism.
Kidney essence (jing) [...]
The Greatest Threat to Our children’s Health: Diabetes?!
Type 2 diabetes is a growing concern in the United States as more cases of the disease are being seen in children. Usually type 2 diabetes affects people who are obese and over age 40. Over the past 20 years however, doctors have seen an increase in type 2 diabetes among children.
If untreated, type [...]
Children’s Health – Autism – Definition and Symptoms in Traditional Chinese Medicine Perspective
I. Definition Autism is one most common forms of brain development disorder and one in 166 child is diagnosed with some forms of autism. Children who are diagnosed with autism tend to have weak immune systems and auto immune problems. While conventional medicine defines autism as medical condition in which a child has some of [...]
Children’s Health – Autism – Important Diet For Autistic Children
Although medication and physical therapies are important for autistic children, without carefully chosen intake of foods with vital nutrients, they will be lessened their effectiveness. In some cases, it may contribute to severity of the symptoms if wrong kinds of food are taken as we mentioned in previous article. It is the responsibility of the [...]
Children’s Health – Autism – Definition and Causes
I. Definition Autism is one of the most common forms of brain development disorder and one in 166 child is diagnosed with some forms of autism. Children who are diagnosed with autism tend to have weak immune system and auto immune problems. Autism is defined as medical condition in which a child has some of [...]
