September 2014 | Pediatrics
Volume 10 Issue 9
Is It Really ADHD?………………………………>>cover Rich Petke, NMD
Physical Activity in Children & Youth: Benefits, Barriers, and Recommendations……………….>>bottom of cover Leslie Solomonian, ND
Enrique A. Olazabal
Kieran Cooley, BSc, ND
The right to informed consent should not be equated with “anti- vaccination” attitudes.
When Pain is Not Only Pain: Recognizing and Treating Anxiety in Children…………………………>>11
Caroline Meyer, ND
Anxiety can present differently in children. Dr Meyer explains what we can do about it.
Heart Rate Variability: The Why, What, and How of HRV and Its Importance in Private Practice – Part 2…………………………….>>14
Michael Kessler, DC, CCSP
Javdat Karimov, MD, NMD
Changes in HRV with aging show intriguing parallels with stress and Ayurvedic doshas.
Move Over, MTHFR: Time to Look at COMT………………………………..>>16
Jared M. Skowron, ND
Do your patients ever feel worse on methylfolate? A COMT polymorphism might be to blame.
Treating the Cause: Homeopathic Approaches to ADHD………………………>>17
Anke Zimmerman, ND
Homeopathy, including CEASE therapy, dramatically improves symptoms in 3 children with ADHD.
Association Spotlight: A New York Bill for the Naturopathic Medicine Profession……..>>21
Steven Koda, ND
Naturopathic medicine is newly defined in the amended version of NY State’s licensing bill.
Hydrotherapy Terms Defined: Fluxions, Reactions, Retrostasis, and Revulsions……………………………….>>22
Sussanna Czeranko, ND, BBE
Understanding the terms used in the older texts helps us make sense of underlying mechanisms.
Message From the President: National University of Health Sciences………….>>20
Joseph P. D. Stiefel, MS, EdD, DC
NUHS’ president discusses efforts, advancements, and integration of multiple degree programs.
Oh, the Possibilities! Trustees, Clinicians, and Teachers on the Same page………>>26
David J. Schleich, PhD
Dr Schleich proposes a direct role for governors/ trustees/directors in professional formation.
Psoriasis in Children: Treating the Whole Little Person………………>> editorial exclusive
Nadia Ciuha, ND
Three case studies reveal the effectiveness of a naturopathic approach to psoriasis in kids.
Homeopathic Treatment of PANS………………..>> editorial exclusive
Jamie Oskin, ND
Three case studies illustrate the power of classical homeopathy in the treatment of PANS
Putting Patient Tools to Work: 5 Reasons Naturopathic Doctors should Curate Their Patient Education……………..editorial exclusive
James Maskell
There are several ways that your patient education tools can also help expand your practice.
