Pediatric Illness and TCM Health Care

Author: Sheng Lixian
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Publish Date: 2006-12-01
Features: Since its publication in 2000, Traditional Chinese Medicine Health Care for Children has been well-received and favored by many parents. It has also received various valuable comments and suggestions, which have provided insights for the revision of this book. This edition incorporates recent advancements in pediatric health care from both domestic and international sources, with significant modifications to the content. Guided by traditional Chinese medicine theory, the book explains the characteristics of pediatric TCM health care from the perspectives of holism and syndrome differentiation. It focuses on the TCM health care methods for common pediatric diseases such as colds, pneumonia, poor appetite, and ADHD, emphasizing dietary regulation, refined medicinal diets, and preventive care. The book selects simple methods that are easy for families to operate, enjoyable for children, and highly effective, while removing overly specialized TCM content like acupuncture and massage. It strives to achieve a perfect combination of scientific rigor, practicality, and TCM characteristics. Additionally, the revised edition includes short stories to enhance the reading experience, making the knowledge of TCM health care for pediatric diseases more accessible to families. This book is part of the "Modern TCM Health Care Series" and introduces health care knowledge for common pediatric diseases in a Q&A format. It is divided into two main parts: general pediatric health care and health care for common diseases and syndromes. The book is easy to understand yet practical, with TCM health care methods that are convenient for family use. It is suitable for parents, caregivers, kindergarten teachers, and students, as well as pediatric medical professionals for reference.