The Children’s Clinic

Paediatrics is one of the oldest specialties of Chinese medicine and dates from the early first millennium. Since that time, there has been continuous development in the successful diagnosis and treatment of children’s diseases. Traditional Chinese Medicine [TCM] is a form of Asian medicine that is the oldest and second largest medical system in the world today. TCM is currently used by 1/4 of the entire world's population in over 90 different countries. TCM is a noninvasive healing modality that facilitates the body's natural ability to heal itself by restoring harmony and balance to the entire individual. This time-tested professional medicine treats and assesses each child as an individual therefore treating the cause of the disease instead of just the symptoms.

The main treatment methods used in TCM paediatrics are Chinese herbal medicine and tuina (Chinese massage). In addition, dietary therapy and acupuncture can improve certain childhood medical problems.

Ten Children’s Health Problems that TCM Treats Effectively

1. Asthma
2. Eczema
3. Adolescent Acne
4. Bed-wetting
5. Hyperactivity (ADHD)
6. Colic
7. Obesity
8. Allergic rhinitis (i.e. hay fever)
9. Ear infections
10. Common cold including bronchitis, sinusitis, tonsillitis etc.

The diseases listed above are just some examples of how Chinese medicine can offer substantial benefits to patients who have been unresponsive to other forms of treatment. The TCM treatment of these diseases should have no side effects and are often curative not palliative as they aim to eliminate the pathology of the disease instead of controlling or suppressing the symptoms. In most chronic diseases, modern medicine can at best, offer only temporary symptomatic relief using various medications. Unfortunately, modern treatments also offer potential side effects as a result of repeated or long-term use.

Don’t settle! Any long-term treatments must be:

• Effective and provide relief of symptoms
• Safe, with few unwanted side effects
• Easy to use

TCM fulfills the above criteria. Parents of children who are unwell are delighted after they use TCM and quickly discover the benefits of this practical, logical and time-tested medicine. TCM offers a solution to your child’s illness and ultimately an end to their suffering. TCM is user friendly, gentle and free from side effects, making it an excellent option and a wise decision for your child.

This website is primarily divided into three sections: articles, TCM clinical trials and clinical handouts. The main topic section includes an introduction to each illness, current research about how lifestyle and diet causes or effects these illnesses and abstracts of TCM clinical trials relevant to each subject. Please click on the subject you are most interested in and enjoy the information we have gathered for you! The handouts are to inform current patients how they can assist in the healing process and we have also included our paediatric intake form for those who will be attending the clinic for the first time.