Integrative Health Gastroenterology Clinic News

Our clinic draws a team of physicians from the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition who – in addition to training in conventional medicine – have expertise in complementary health practices.

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Seeing Food as Medicine

Mar 10, 2020
The Integrative Health Program at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia offers helpful tips and specialized programs to support children with GI symptoms. 

How Aromatherapy Can Help Children

Mar 6, 2018
Used thoughtfully and carefully, aromatherapy can help children, as well as adults, feel calmer and sleep better. It is also shown to reduce nausea, discomfort and pain.

The Integrative Health Program Helps Families Find Elusive Answers

Apr 27, 2017
Complementary care provided by the Integrative Health Program at CHOP considers the whole child — family, environment, mind, body and soul. It can help reduce stress, speed healing, and in some cases resolve symptoms that aren’t addressed through more conventional therapies.