the whole child

Pangea - notes from the field

"Pangea: a conference for the future of pediatric wellness" took place this weekend in Chicago.
I'm still processing the experience, but I think we've taken a big step toward fulfilling the promise of true integration.

Flu vaccine update

Given reports circulating today about the JAMA article "proving" flu vaccine safety in young children, and with the flu season upon us, I thought it was time for a flu vaccine update.

"Free Play" revisited

Since my post on the AAP's "Free Play" statement, I've been contacted by other groups and individuals supporting the same concept. It's a crucial issue, and I thought it would be worthwhile discussing these resources in more detail.

Acupuncture and Nausea

The New York Times ran a piece last week on the treatment of postoperative nausea and vomiting. As my Letter to the Editor (published in October 10th's Science Times) points out, they completely ignored perhaps the most effective therapy for this condition.

AAP National Conference wrap-up

Back from the American Academy of Pediatrics' National Conference in Atlanta with a quick wrap-up of integrative pediatrics happenings there.