Course Overview

There are a lot of sick children out there who need your help as an acupuncturist. Illnesses that start in childhood often continue into adult-life, leaving a person functioning sub optimally. What if you could be there person to dramatically change their life? And that of their parents, carers and other family members? Major childhood ailments such as asthma, allergies and chronic infections can be easily and effectively treated with acupuncture, herbal medicine and diet therapy. So if you want to expand your treatment prospects and truly make a difference to those most at need in the community, then this webinar is for you.

Course Objectives

• Gain an insight into how acupuncture is effective in the treatment of Asthma, Chronic infections, ADD, Autism, Cerebral palsy and Enuresis.
• Learn how to treat 'accumulation disorder' characterised by swollen abdomen, smelly poo and moody temperament.
• Understand about food intolerances and using SiFeng as a rapid and effective treatment.
• Increase your knowledge about food production and how best to advise parents about dietary care for their children.

Course Outline

0 hrs - 15 minIntroduction to working with children – why they are different. Prevalence –increasing rates of childhood illnesses.

15 min - 30 minAsthma and chronic infections explained.TCM Underlying cause of ADHD and autism spectrum disorders. Underlying causes of cerebral palsy and enuresis from a TCM perspective.

30 min - 1 hrsHow to differentiate accumulation disorder. Heat; Phlegm; Toxic heat; Toxic heat with phlegm; Kidney Xu.

1 hrs - 1.5 hrsSpecial needs: Important things you should know about food intolerance. Protocols: acupuncture point combinations and herbal formulas.

1.5 hrs - 2 hrsSummary of why treat children. Top 10 Tips for working with Children. Other experts advice and Q&A.