The number of children taking prescription drugs for every type of ailment has reached epidemic proportions. Child Health Guide offers sensible alternatives to this disturbing trend, providing the information parents need to make informed decisions about natural healing for their children and the integration of natural treatments into their children's medical care. The book covers the prenatal period through infancy, toddlerhood, and into middle childhood, with emphasis on extended breastfeeding, co-sleeping, a natural foods diet, avoidance of toxic chemicals, limited use of vaccines, and treatment of health problems with homeopathic medicines and herbs. Child Health Guide respects parents' choices while providing persuasive arguments for building a healthy immune system by avoiding conventional drugs and stressing natural methods. Using an educational and informative tone, the book discusses preventive medicine, the causes of poor health in children, and common foods and chemical exposures that can contribute to chronic illness. It also provides nutritional interventions that strengthen immunity and promote healing.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
A must read for new parents:
This book is very informative and a good resource for parents. It made perfect sense since my family was already practicing some of the things mentioned in the book. Love it!
Over-rated:
I was expecting more from this book. Thought it would have more actual homeopathic remedies and natural cures than it did. The author does give some useful tips (cod liver oil, pressure points) but overall it was a lot of what we already know - that nature is best.
Not great if you have a toddler:
This book has RAVE reviews and I hesitate to write a slightly negative one, but here goes. I have an 18-month old. I have been in search for a holistic pediatrician in our area with no luck. After reading these reviews I thought for sure I had found a solution to my problems: A book that would give me some information on how to treat symptoms holistically. My son has had so many ear infections and I hestitate to give him antibiotics for each one, altho our current pediatrician deemed it a necessary evil. I... more info
Absolutely outstanding:
This is a must-have for all parents. We've been so thrilled with it and would recommend it to anyone. The content is excellent and the format makes it easy to navigate. Its tone is calming for parents who may be feeling anxious as they reach for the book. I would suggest reading it from cover to cover, then referring back to it as needed. A fabulous book, and a nice change of pace from other approaches toward children's health.
