Weak Constitution
25 Weak Constitution This is a broad category that refers to the child who from birth has been having recurrent problems because of a constitutional weakness. In their description of…
Digestive Problems
20 Digestive Problems Constipation Case 1Hanna, Girl Age 2½ Years Main complaints: Severe problems with constipation since being a baby. Very hard stools; she only passed small quantities at a…
Combining Treatment Methods
29 Combining Treatment Methods In this section I report on a case from Diana Pinheiro, a colleague in Lisbon, Portugal. Diana is a TCM practitioner and teacher who has made…
Behavioral, Emotional, or Sleep Problems
21 Behavioral, Emotional, or Sleep Problems Kanmushisho—the Cranky Child The term “kanmushi” () refers to concepts in the historical development of pediatric medicine in Japan. It came to have a…
Skin Disease
19 Skin Disease Eczema Case 1Julie, Girl Age 5 Years Main complaints: Eczema—skin problems on chest and back of shoulders, but especially on the genitals (since age 10 months). History:…
