My own colicky baby was born 5 and a half years ago while I was still in graduate school for acupuncture. Boy that was a miserable 6 weeks for all of us. I remember one Sunday when Julia cried THE ENTIRE DAY. By the time my heroic parents swooped in to help, Chris and I were numb (if that’s possible) and despairing. Eventually things settled down when we linked her crying to allergic indigestion and took milk out of my diet.
At that time I wasn’t practiced enough in my needling to try it on an infant, but truth be told I didn’t consider treatment for her until a year or so later. Since then I’ve learned that many childhood discomforts can be eased with Chinese Medicine. Needles are often a mental roadblock though it is usually the parents with this anxiety, not the kids. Fortunately, needles are not a pre-req for treatment. With children, treatment is usually short and sweet and one or two needles suffice. Acupressure and massage can provide the same effectiveness and are sometimes preferable.
Common childhood complaints like anxiety, colic, hyperactivity, ADD, allergies, reflux and restless sleep can all be treated with varying success. There are many practitioners who specialize in pediatrics, and I am happy to help you find one in your area.
Source: NIH
