Every parent has to deal with a sick child at one time or another. Returning your child to good health becomes your number one priority. But the fact is, illness is often easier to prevent than it is to cure.
Even essentualy healthy children can be repeatedly affected by problems such as colds, flu, ear infections, allergies, and asthma. Some parents accept these problems as a routine part of childhood. However, repeated ailments may be a sign of a problem with the body's immune system.
Chiropractic can help you child be healthier
Scientific studies evaluating the effects of chiropractic care on children have indicated some very positive findings. A study in 1989 compared 200 children under the care of pediatricians with 200 children who were cared for by chiropractors. The overall health of the children in chiropractic care was superior, with fewer ear infections and allergies, fewer cases of tonsilitis, and less need for antibiotics.
Another study from Denmark shows evidence that infants with colic are helped by chiropractic care, even when more traditional treatments fail. Of 316 babies treated by chiropractors in 50 different clinics, more than 90% improved. Children with allergies and asthma also show significant improvement under chiropractic care. Another advantage of chiropractic is the focus on whole body health. Your chiropractor can also offer you guidance with your child's overall wellness in areas such as nutrition, rest, and exercise.
