the whole child

What CAM you do?

Once again, CAM therapies are receiving a nice bashing in the general media. A prominent publication detailing the "failure" of herbal supplements to "cure" arthritis makes for great headlines - but at what cost?

The Great Outdoors

Jane Brody's Valentine's Day column, "Time to Get Out, for the Body and Mind," touched on several themes I've been thinking about this week, with winter taking a break for spring-like temperatures in the Northeast US.

Flu Vaccine Fiasco

The 2005-06 flu season has barely begun in the Eastern U.S., yet NEXT year's vaccine supply is already "sold out," according to its manufacturer. How did this happen (again)?

Why CAM?

Today's front page of the NY Times holds a fascinating article on why patients turn to CAM therapies.  While not specifically addressing children's health, I suspect many families turn to alternatives for their kids for the same reasons.  So much is about trust and communication.  I encourage you to read on, and send me your comments.