The author, Leo Galland, MD, was one of the first to conduct research into the connection between lack of healthy fatty acids and hyperactivity in children. Today he is a leading doctor for DAN! (Defeat Autism Now!). Although this book was published in 1989, it is a tribute to his farsighted thinking and well-founded knowledge that it remains not only relevant, but highly recommendable today. Although the book's title suggests it is for children, Galland discusses the diet of the pregnant mother in... more info
Comment about breast feeding and jaundice:
This is an exceptional book although sometimes difficult to get your children to comply. I was reading the reviews and came across a review that referred spcifically to breastfeeding and jaundice. The paragraph in reference does not suggest that if a baby is jaundiced that a woman should stop breastfeeding. It suggests that if there is serious jaundice with high levels of bilirubin that the parents consult with the doctor because sometimes breast milk can slow the excretion of bilirubin by the liver. I am a... more info
A little extra helps!:
This book is a great tool to have if you are ever wondering how to boost your children's immunity. Rules to live by for families!
Good concepts, lacking on nutrition for infants:
I like the basic concepts of this book. I think we can improve our immunity with choices that we make with nutrition, etc. However, I don't agree with the advice of rice, barley cereals being the first choice for foods other than breast milk. If you look at the childs digestive system, it is very weak and immature. These cereals are only going to smother the digestion causing inflammation. I like to start with puree of white root vegeatables.
All of this said, I do own the book and encourage parents... more info
