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Tue 10 Oct 2008Treating children differently
ILLNESS IS more than just a series of physical symptoms. So says Karen Sullivan, author of Natural Healthcare for Children (Piatkus). "It's important to understand that emotional, spiritual and physical health go hand in hand - that's the underlying premise of holistic health," she says.
In Ireland, more and more parents are taking on board this wider view of health and illness - particularly in relation to their children. This is evidenced in the growth of interest in complementary therapies for dealing with both physical illnesses and behavioural problems in children.
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