Greetings, Wellness Warriors!

This month, I spent a week with the amazing team at the Children’s Hospital on the Big Island, and the experience was eye-opening. The key takeaway? Treating our kids and teens holistically is essential for their overall well-being.

Holistic treatment means integrating various healing modalities for the best outcomes. For pain reduction, immune support, or managing anxiety and depression, methods like acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, nutrition, and massage therapy offer significant benefits with minimal side effects. When combined with traditional Western medicine, the results can be transformative.

Examples:

Orthopedic Conditions: Physical therapy, acupuncture, and massage therapy together can alleviate pain, boost blood flow, promote healing, and prevent future injuries.

Allergies: Acupuncture has remarkable antihistamine effects, effectively addressing symptoms like nasal congestion, postnasal drip, indigestion, and abdominal discomfort.

Anxiety: Anxiety in children and teens often shows as headaches, tension, appetite changes, PMS, and IBS. Acupuncture, Chinese medicine, nutrition, and massage therapy can increase serotonin and dopamine levels, calm the mind and body, soothe muscles, and reduce pain.

A holistic approach ensures your family gets the best of both worlds, creating a comprehensive path to wellness.

Stay tuned for more tips and insights on holistic health in our upcoming newsletters. Together, let’s make this a season of healing and well-being.

Yours in health,

Licensed Acupuncturist and Integrative Medicine Specialist