KidsHealth

1Medicina complementaria y alternativa
La medicina alternativa a menudo se aplica en vez de las técnicas de medicina convencional. La medicina complementaria se utiliza además de la medicina convencional, no la sustituye.

2La medicina alternativa y su hijo
Aunque no hay una definición estricta de medicina alternativa, suele incluir aquellas prácticas curativas que no forma parte de la medicina tradicional —es decir, cualquier práctica que no se enseñe en las facultades de medicina o que no se utilice frecuentemente en las consultas de médicos titulados ni en los hospitales.

3Alternative Medicine and Your Child
Alternative medicine includes herbal remedies, teas, supplements, and acupuncture. Learn what the risks are and whether alternative therapies can help your child.

4Complementary and Alternative Medicine
People used to consider practices like acupuncture or herbal medicine outside the mainstream. But today more doctors are open to trying them. Get the facts on alternative medicine.

5What Is ADHD?
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common childhood behavioral disorder, but it can be difficult to diagnose and even harder to understand. Here's information about what to do if your child has ADHD.

6What's an Osteopath?
You might be surprised to learn that not all physicians have the letters MD after their names. Some have the letters DO (doctor of osteopathy).

7Treating Type 2 Diabetes
Kids who are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes will need a diabetes management plan to help them manage the condition and stay healthy and active.

8Your Body
From growing up to getting braces, popping pimples to catching some ZZZs, this section gives you the basics on your changing body - from head to toe.

9Words to Know (Cancer Glossary)
Check out our virtual cancer glossary for lots of easy-to-read definitions.

10Doctors & Hospitals
Doctor and hospital visits, tests, surgery, insurance paperwork, and medicines: let us help you take some confusion out of the process.