Hyde Park Pediatrics : Alternative Medicine

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Alternative Medicines

Many families use complimentary alternative medicines including many herbs to treat their children. Before you do, please consult these references because some are safe and some are not safe. Please call if you're still unsure and we'll try to help provide you with accurate information.

BOOKS

Kemper, K. The Holistic Pediatrician. Harper Collins, 1996
Gruenwald, J. et. al editors PDR for Herbal Medicines. Medical Economics Company, 1998.

Journals and Monographs:

Herbalgram. American Botanic Council and Herb Research Foundation: Perr-reviewed journal of herbal medical research. www.herbalgram.org . 800-373-7105

Review of Natural Products. Facts and Comparisons: Well-referenced herbal and supplement monographs. 800-223-0554.

Databases

Herbal Information and Abstracts:

NIH Office of Dietary Supplements

Toxicology Information

TOXLINE and TOXNET, from the National Library of Medicine

Websites

FDA MEDWATCH: Monitoring program for reporting adverse effects.

Center for Alternative Medicine: Includes index

Center for Holistic Pediatric Education and Research at Children's Hospital, Boston

Rosenthal Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Alternative Medicine Foundation

HERBMED: Excellent Resource

Longwood Herbal Task Force: Peer-reviewed monographs on specific herbs and dietary supplement.

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