Multi-Disciplinary Approach for Behavioural Disorders

Summary

Treating children with behavioural problems requires a holistic, multi-disciplinary approach, focusing on the psycho-social environment, an individualized homeopathic assessment and particular attention to diet and nutrition. Removing obstacles to cure by focusing on a nutritious diet, and emphasis on healing the gut is essential to provide the best platform for healing and optimal function of the central nervous system. Two cases are presented as examples.

Key words

Behavioural disorders - Multi-disciplinary approach - Nutrition - Barium nitricum - Belladonna

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