Published on in Health Tip of the Week
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.
Published on in CHOP News
The Runway, a contemporary, lunchtime fashion show, raised more than $160,000 for Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Integrative Health Program.
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6ABC Healthy Kids Matter segment focuses on our Food Reactions Clinic at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP).
Published on in Children's View
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.
Published on in Cancer Connections
Yoga classes offered by the Integrative Health Program at CHOP helped Quinn and her family cope with her cancer diagnosis.
Published on in Philanthropy Report
Integrative Health services currently include acupuncture and nutrition counseling, with plans to offer yoga, medical massages, aromatherapy and mindfulness meditation.
Published on in Health Tip of the Week
When children practice yoga, they learn the important difference between a mindful response and emotional reactivity. Yoga techniques can help children who are cranky, stressed out or need to focus.