Geneva Chiropractic Newsletter

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 Geneva Chiropractic
611 E.State Street, Suite 310
Geneva IL 60134
Phone: (630)232-2900
www.genevachiropractic.com

Iman M Halloum D.C.
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 Health Articles and More! Other articles in this months newsletter:

Are Your Children Being Unnecessarily Medicated?
Dr. James Bogash
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Chiropractic Adjustments Affect the Autonomic Nervous System
Dr. John Zimmerman
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Try Exercise Instead of Surgery for Back Pain
Dr. James Bogash
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Rib Pain
Dr. Bruce West
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Don't Be So Hard on Yourself
Dr. James Bogash
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Chiropractic Care in Pregnancy for Safer, Easier Births
Jeanne Ohm, D.C.
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Are Your Children Being Unnecessarily Medicated?
Dr. James Bogash
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These days, it seems many medical doctors' first course of action is to recommend or prescribe drugs for any patient complaint; disturbingly, this trend seems to hold true whether the patient is an adult or a child.

An eye-opening study published in the May issue of Pediatrics revealed that many pediatricians have recommended the use of medication for children who suffer from sleep disturbances. In fact, of the 671 U.S. pediatricians surveyed, 75 percent said they had advised parents to administer an over-the-counter (OTC) medication, and more than 50 percent had prescribed a sleep aid.

Surprisingly, antihistamines were common OTC medications recommended, while a commonly prescribed sleep aid was clonidine, which is used to treat behavioral problems. Neither of these medications was specifically designed to treat insomnia; in fact, little is known about their safety and effectiveness for treating sleep-related problems. Moreover, they were administered to children who had difficulty sleeping and/or awoke frequently during the night, which most would agree is a fairly natural occurrence - especially in children.

On the flip side, many of these doctors may be overlooking more serious health problems masked as insomnia, including depression, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, psychological problems, and other medical conditions. And according to the study, the practitioners themselves expressed "a range of concerns about sleep medication appropriateness, safety, tolerance and side-effects in children."

If your child suffers from sleep-related difficulties, ask your doctor about all the options before opting for a "quick fix" with medication. There are many reasons for insomnia (in children and adults); make sure your physician determines the reason behind your child's problem - and its severity - before deciding the best manner in which to treat it.

Reference: Owens JA, Rosen CL, Mindell JA. Medication use in the treatment of pediatric insomnia: results of a survey of community-based pediatricians. Pediatrics (online version), May 2003: Volume 111, Number 5, p.e62


  About our Practice
  
Geneva Chiropractic is a healthcare center for women and their families. Our goal is to provide the best possible chiropractic care in a warm, intimate, and caring environment. We are committed to establish a partnership with you through listening to your concerns, on going education and following a treatment plan to enhance your ability to heal. Dr. Halloum treats women and their families of all ages. Helping pregnant women experience healthy and pain free pregnancy with chiropractic care is a joy.