Surgery is a conventional medical treatment, not a CAM therapy.

Parents seek CAM therapy for their children for a variety of reasons, including to treat a specific illness or condition, to prevent illness or disease, and to improve overall health and well-being.

Yoga has been shown to be effective in reducing asthma symptoms and improving lung function in children.

Meditation has been shown to be effective in improving attention and focus in children with ADHD.

Tai chi has been shown to be effective in reducing anxiety symptoms in children.

Art therapy has been shown to be effective in reducing depression symptoms in children.

Melatonin is a natural hormone that has been shown to be effective in treating insomnia in children.

Gripe water is a traditional herbal remedy that has been shown to be effective in reducing colic symptoms in infants.

Enemas are a type of CAM therapy that can be used to treat constipation in children.

Oral rehydration therapy is a type of CAM therapy that can be used to treat diarrhea in children.

Garlic oil is a type of CAM therapy that has been shown to be effective in treating ear infections in children.

Aloe vera gel is a type of CAM therapy that has been shown to be effective in treating skin conditions in children.

Steam therapy is a type of CAM therapy that has been shown to be effective in treating respiratory infections in children.

Cranberry juice is a type of CAM therapy that has been shown to be effective in treating urinary tract infections in children.