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Pediatric Support with Naturopathic Medicine
By Dr. Jenna Dye, Naturopathic Physician
Naturopathic medicine is a specific type of health care that focuses on whole patient wellness. The role of a naturopathic physician is to diagnose, treat and prevent acute and chronic illness by identifying underlying causes and removing barriers that may be impacting health, rather than focusing solely on symptomatic treatment. This type of medicine can be very beneficial for children. Pediatric health care is a big part of my practice and children respond very well to integrative medicine. Here are a few ways a naturopathic physician can help support your child.
WELL CHILD EXAMS/CHECKUPS:
Well child exams start at infancy to check growth and development. This includes detailed health history review, diet and nutrition evaluation, physical examination, immunization discussions and support, and a growth review. In addition to the basics, we also focus on the naturopathic approach by supporting parents, discussing milestones, and supporting the immune system naturally.
SKIN CONDITIONS: Skin conditions are very common in my practice, especially for children. Eczema is one of the most common skin conditions I see in children and can last throughout adulthood. Typically, this appears once food is introduced. When there is a skin condition, one of the first places we investigate is the digestive system. We focus on healing the gut by balancing the gut flora. Food sensitivities can also be a cause of skin conditions and we explore those by elimination of highly allergenic foods or food sensitivity testing. Other skin conditions, such as acne, can also be supported in similar ways with additional focus on hormone balancing and diet changes.
DIGESTION: Gastrointestinal support is staple for all ages in naturopathic medicine; however, it can be an important part of pediatric support. Many children struggle with constipation, stomach pain and diarrhea. We investigate the root cause of any digestive upset. We focus on diet as food allergies and sensitivities can play an important role is constipation or stomach pain. We support the GI tract by balancing gut flora, especially if there has been a long history of antibiotic use.
IMMUNE SUPPORT: The goal of naturopathic medicine is to support the body and maintain optimal health. Children are exposed to many illnesses, so proper immune support is important. We investigate any nutritional deficiencies and ensure proper supplementation if warranted. If illness occurs, we can support with many natural remedies like herbal formulas and supplements that can boost the immunity and help fight illness. If stronger intervention is needed, such as antibiotics, we can support any side effects from those medications.
As a naturopathic physician, my job is to treat the whole person and individualize medicine. We can treat a variety of conditions in children in addition to those listed above in this article. I love to teach children to be proactive about their health starting from a young age. It is very rewarding to see my little patients grow into young adults with immune system support and top knowledge of health and lifestyle.
Dr. Jenna Dye is a licensed naturopathic physician. Her role is to support the body’s foundation to restore and maintain optimal health. Together with her patients, this is achieved by identifying and removing barriers that may be impacting health while creating a healing environment. For more information, visit drjennadye.com.
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Honoring Lives Lost By Saving Others
The Anthony Bates Foundation Provides Life-Saving Cardiac Screenings for Youth and Families
By Gretchen Pahia Photo Courtesy of the Anthony Bates Foundation
In the United States, thousands of children are diagnosed with heart problems each year. There are two main types of heart problems in children – congenital and acquired. One of the best ways to keep ahead of any lurking, undiagnosed heart issues is to do regular screening with electrocardiogram (EKG) and echocardiogram (ultrasound) testing. And for more than two decades, one Valley resident has been taking measures to ensure that no other children nor their families suffer from losses endured due to heart problems.
Local resident Sharon Bates knows the pain of pediatric heart issues all too well. Her only child, Anthony, died suddenly of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), also known as an enlarged heart. He was a seemingly healthy college athlete who’d gone under extensive physicals throughout most of his life, but his disease was never detected because EKGs are not required in youth physicals. In the more than twenty years since Anthony’s death, Sharon and her supporters have been on a mission to do everything they can to promote health and heart awareness through the Anthony Bates Foundation (ABF). The foundation’s mission is to provide cardiac screenings for anyone ages 10 and up who need them.
“There is a huge gap in our medical system,” Sharon explains. “Medical professionals chase symptoms but, like in Anthony’s case, we had no family history and no cardiac symptoms. Health insurance doesn’t cover heart exams for children unless there are symptoms and, in cases such as my son’s, the only symptom was sudden cardiac death, and it was just too late by that time.”
Symptoms of cardiac issues amongst kids that parents can watch for include dizziness, shortness of breath, chest pain, fainting, fatigue, blacking out, palpitations, or a racing heart. The problem is these symptoms are common among teenagers so medical treatment may not be immediately sought.
That is where ABF comes in. “We provide comprehensive cardiac tests that include a two page health history questionnaire, blood pressure checks, EKG and ultrasound, or echocardiogram,” Sharon says. “The screening tests are reviewed by cardiologists who volunteer their time to help all the participants.”
When asked what she thought Anthony would think of the work the foundation was doing, she says, “He would be super excited about the effort we do in his honor. He was an Eagle Scout and always put others first in his mind and his heart. I am truly blessed to have been his mother.”
The foundation advocates for better heart healthcare for youth and the work they do not only helps educate but saves lives. Their team has screened more than 16,250 youth hearts and have diagnosed more than 2,220 heart issues. Of those issues, more than 400 lives have been saved thanks to the work of the ABF.
The Anthony Bates Foundation is located at 10211 N. 32nd Street, Ste. G, in Phoenix and has regular screenings most Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdays for youth and adults. To learn more, visit anthonybates.org or call 602-482-5606.
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