An Encyclopedia of Natural Healing for Children and Infants

An Encyclopedia of Natural Healing for Children and Infants
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Extensive information, but not great for a beginner

Strange recipes

Well Organized Holistic Approach to Children's Health

Excellent Resource for alternatives to prescriptions

Great Info Taken with A Grain of Salt

An Encyclopedia of Natural Healing for Children and Infants
Mary Bove
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Treat common childhood ailments safely and naturally. This comprehensive, user-friendly volume by one of the nation's most highly trained medical herbalists has all the information that concerned parents need to safeguard and improve the health of their children. An Encyclopedia of Natural Healing for Children and Infants features new material on topics of particular interest to today's health-conscious parent, such as environmental allergies and the use of antibiotics.

Customer Reviews:

Extensive information, but not great for a beginner.......2007-05-07

I was looking for a book that would give me some basic information on natural remedies for my baby. This book has been OK, but if I was really to follow it I would have to invest in building an entire cupboard of herbs and extracts, something I'm really not ready for.

For example, the remedy for the common cold involves combining up to 8 herbs/extracts, none of which I have or even have heard of. It is very detailed information, but too much for someone who is not ready to dive into the deep end of natural remedies.

Strange recipes.......2007-01-09

I expected to find ways of natural healing with common household ingredients, items. Instead, there were many natural healing recipes with very strange herbs & ingredients that I think are hard to find. It wasn't what I expected.

Well Organized Holistic Approach to Children's Health.......2006-11-05

Mary Bove has done a masterful job in creating a comprehensive resource for both parents and practitioners. Before subjecting your children to dangerous long-term medications, this book should be considered "first-line therapy." Parents should challange their children's doctors and practitioners should think about the consequences of the overuse of dangerous drug therapy. This book is a great place to start. Dr. Glenn Gero, Holistic Naturopathic Center

Excellent Resource for alternatives to prescriptions.......2005-10-15

I am not one of those people that boycotts medical doctors, but I do like to have alternatives to the overabundance of prescription medications out there. This book is great because it gives you information about all sorts of ailments, and different ways to treat them using natural products, as well as ways to measure how much to give to your children.

Great Info Taken with A Grain of Salt.......2005-09-30

This is a great book, but must be used with common "mommy" sense. Some of the things in the book will go against what your pediatrician will recommend, and thats fine, but you need to make a choice based on both sources of wonderful information to decide what is best for your child.

One thing that did really bother me is that there is a recipe for teething that involves honey-honey should NEVER be given to an infant under one year of age because it can be potentialy deadly. And since most babies begin teething between 6-9 months I was a bit upset that this risk was not mentioned.

The information on making infusions, oils and the like is great though. I would recommend the book to anyone who has common sense about herbs and has a desire to raise a child without the use of a lot of man made medicines.

Aromatherapy for the Healthy Child: More Than 300 Natural, Nontoxic, and Fragrant Essential Oil Blends

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This reference shows how essential oils can help parents raise healthier, happier children. Chapters cover every age from newborn to teen with aromatherapy remedies for typical problems--from diaper rash to bedwetting to asthma. The book features information for pregnant mothers and physically challenged children and appendices with reference charts, safety data, and supplier information. This is a valuable book for every concerned parent.

Customer Reviews:

Helpful.......2007-05-12

Unlike Worwoods other book The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy: Over 600 Natural, Non-Toxic and Fragrant Recipes to Create Health - Beauty - a Safe Home Environment, the oils she suggests in this one are difficult to come by. I have used many of her suggestions for other modalities and have found them helpful.

Best Blending Guide I own, and I own over 30 books.......2006-03-20

I Love this book, I use it for all memebers of my family.
Its not just for kids, each blend can be used on anyone.
I love the science of EOs, however this book doesnt offer that info on it, but does offer the BEST BLENDS I have ever used.
I know what each oil does, and even when I am sure of what oils I am going to use I find myself opening this book and each oil I have thought on my own to use because I know how great it is for a certain condition, is the oils she has mentioned to use.
Plus the ease of finding what you are need to a blend for is great. The A to Z type of format is wonderful.
As I mentioned I am aware of each oils chemical makeup and find this book to give the best oil for each conditoin.
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Excellent for children.......2006-01-21

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well worth it.......2002-03-02

I took an aromatherapy weekend seminar as an introductory to this fascinating subject. Was I surprised as to how interesting and versitile aromatherapy is. As a mother of 4 young children,I have always used natural medicine as a first priority and this has saved us many trips to the doctor and many doses of unwarranted antibiotics. I did not realize the potential that essential oils possess until I took the seminar. I bought this book after I took the seminar and have used it lots especially the oil blends for respiratory problems. I also have used her other book called The Fragrant Pharmacy and this book is LOADED with information. This lady knows her oils and is one of the best there is.You won't regret buying it!

Healing Power of Nature.......2000-11-07

This book is an indispensable guide for every parent who thinks pro-actively about their children's long-term physical and mental health. Powerful, yet safe, aromatherapy is a sound way to treat everything from influenza to sunburn in children. Many complaints such as aches and coughs that might otherwise have to wait for a visit to the doctor can be addressed immediately at home, using the healing power of nature.

Smart Medicine for a Healthier Child: A Practical A-to-Z Reference ot Natural and Conventional Treatments

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Revised, updated, and expanded to reflect the latest thinking and information on children's health issues, Smart Medicine for a Healthier Child enables parents to combine the best of conventional and alternative approaches. Part One explains the full spectrum of techniques that can be employed to effectively treat childhood health problems, providing an overview of the history, fundamentals, and uses of conventional medicine, herbal medicine, homeopathy, acupressure, diet, and nutritional supplementation. Part Two contains a comprehensive A-to-Z guide to the various health problems of childhood, from acne to chickenpox to thumb-sucking. Finally, Part Three offers guidance on using the therapies and procedures suggested in Part Two, from locating acupressure points to preparing herbal remedies.

Written by a naturopathic physician, a medical doctor, and a pediatric nurse, this unique book gives parents easy access to current information and advice regarding their children's health and acts as a bridge between time-honored healing systems and mainstream medicine. Illustrated with line art.

Customer Reviews:

Great book!.......2007-10-10

This is a good book for parents that like to do research on their own. I especially like that this book give you the standard treatment the doctor will recommened, vitamins and minerals to help certain conditions and herbs you can give. You can choose what you think is best for your little one.

Great reference book.......2007-06-27

This book was recommened by a friend and has been a wonderful reference tool for me as a mom. It tells of conventional treatment and natural treatment for various medical issues that come up in your children. I love the natural remedies because I don't want to over medicate my children. Great book that every parent should have.

Naturopathy's Homeopathic and TCM Vitalism Woo-woo:.......2007-06-10

This book abundantly illustrates the naturopathic central article of faith, that the body is run by a 'purposeful life spirit.' Per: "homeopathic remedies stimulate the body's vital force, enhancing its ability to heal itself. The `vital force' described by Hahnemann cannot be precisely identified. Even today's most technologically advanced medical detectives do not really understand the ways in which body and mind work together. A complex interrelationship between immune factors and regenerative biological systems, the essential life force locked within body and mind remains a mystery [p.033...] the correct constitutional remedy will help strengthen and stimulate the vital life force [p.035...] in Chinese philosophy, the energy that pulses through all things, animate and inanimate, is called chi [...] chi flows through all things [...] creating harmony and disharmony [...] Chinese medicine works directly with the natural, vital energy - or chi - of the body. The goal of acupuncture and acupressure is to normalize the body's energies. Chi can be tapped at specific points along channels known as meridians [...] by tonifying (increasing energy in) a specific area, the yin-yang balance is treated. Moving an excess of chi from one area and directing it to another, weaker area, corrects the yin-yang balance [p.044]." Vitalistic medicine / sectarian medicine's 'purposeful life spirit' is as real as the Tooth Fairy. -DBI.

Every parent needs this on their shelf!.......2006-12-15

This book has saved me trips to the DR. and has helped me find ways to comfort my child. I have never been an "alternative" medicine parent but this book has made me believe in herbal remedies as opposed to conventional medicine for many things.

Easily referenced in alphabetical order with symptoms, conventional treatments, herbal and homeopathic remedies. Every parent needs to own a copy of this book!

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Autism is now an epidemic in the United States and in much of the world, rising by as much as 1000% in some areas. The Healthy Mind Guide: Reversing Autism explores why and offers effective treatment options and the possibility of a positive outcome via natural medicine therapies that can ameliorate or reverse the disorder in many cases.

Part I of the book covers the basics of autism—what it is and what causes it. The book includes discussion of the following factors that are often involved in the disorder: vaccines, heavy metal toxicity, nutritional deficiencies/imbalances, food allergies, digestive problems and fungal overgrowth, viruses or viral overload, immune dysfunction, problems in the birthing process, and energetic legacies from unresolved family issues in previous generations.

A chapter in the book is also devoted to the deeper question of what makes a child susceptible to autism—after all, not all children who are vaccinated develop autism, for example. Included in this discussion is the work of William J. Walsch, Ph.D., whose latest research may well have pinpointed the genetic component of autism that has previously eluded scientific inquiry.

In addition to the biochemical therapy practiced by Dr. Walsh, Part II of the book covers a range of natural medicine treatments for autism. These are advanced therapies that demonstrate the comprehensive healing potential in the field, and include treatments to eliminate allergies, integrate children's listening and learning skills, nutritional supplements to correct imbalances, cranial osteopathy to reverse birth trauma, and many more.

Customer Reviews:

Most well-developed overview to causes & treatments of autism.......2007-07-05

Stephanie Marohn's books on mental health issues are all excellent and this one on autism is a good starting place for anyone wishing to find out more about Autism and how to effectively treat it. One challenge in writing this book was that there are multiple factors contributing to the development of autism, and the most prevalent factors happen to be iatrogenic - standard medical practices that cause illness. A recent study survey in 2 Western states showed that children who were vaccinated were more than twice as likely as their unvaccinated peers to have autism and other developmental disorders. The medical establishment and those indoctrinated by the cult of modern medicine don't want to acknowledge that they are causing unneeded harm to millions of people. There are financial and psychological reasons why many people won't face that reality. Thus, Marohn's book looks honestly at those issues and quotes doctors who oppose vaccinations and certain unnatural child delivery practices. One has to accept the validity of the factors cited in the etiology of autism to appreciate how the treatments discussed in the book work. A spectrum of treatments is explored (and the focus is on the most cutting edge and effective approaches, not the more mainstream approaches that most people investigating the subject already have exposure to). Most children will benefit immensely from a combination of the approaches discussed in this book. There is a growing body of evidence to support many of these approaches and much evidence that standard drug therapies cause a variety of side effects and impairments. Wouldn't it be logical to try the natural approaches first? Well, much of modern psychiatry and allopathic medicine are concerned more about conformity to dogma than using critical thinking and sensibly looking at all options. Stephanie Marohn looks at nutritional therapies, allergy clearing, osteopathy, homeopathy, sound therapy, and even family therapy and shamanic type interventions to help resolve issues contributing to autism. That's a lot better than just giving a child drugs, external behavior manipulation, and hiring someone to make sure the child gets physical and social stimulation (typical conventional approaches to autism). While this book doesn't cover every alternative therapy or go into great depth on each topic it discusses, it offers a good overview of the types of treatments that are working and it explains them in a clear manner. At present this is the ideal book for people looking to begin to understand autism and how to treat it - it's time to look beyond the DSM (the psychiatric diagnostic and statistical manual) and learn to really help those with developmental impairments.

An excellent book (if modeling pseudoscience is your aim!).......2005-09-20

As a professional/advocate in the field of autism treatment, I am continually disheartened by the large number of false claims made about the causes/treatments of this disorder. This book only adds to that trend.

As of the writing of this review, there are still no definitive data to suggest that autism is caused by environmental toxins or vaccinations (although the author suggests otherwise). While the effects of environmental influences continue to be investigated by competent researchers, it is irresponsible to suggest to parents of children with autism that we already know the cause of this neurological disorder. The only influence/potential cause of autism that has strong evidence to this point is a genetic influence.

Homeopathic treatment of autism? How can the author seriously suggest that such a treatment is advisable? Homeopathic compounds have NEVER been shown to be effective for ANY disorder (autism or otherwise) under controlled conditions (and by that I mean double-blind placebo-controlled studies). Although many persons have reported a benefit of homeopathic rememdies in their own lives, just as many people have reported the same effect when given a placebo. This suggests that homeopathy rests on people's beliefs for its perceived effectiveness.

I typically suggest that people search the "Association for Science in Autism Treatment" on the internet to get a handle on what professionals really know about the causes and effective treatments for autism.

A nice compliation of alternative approaches to treating ASD.......2003-10-03

This is a good book for parents as an overview of alternative treatments for ASD children. Note, it contains some approaches not all approaches of alternative medicine. I would sincerely recommend this book but if you are a parent looking at all alternatives, including Children with Starving Brains by Dr J. McCandless as well. These two books will provide you all the information you need in evaluating next steps with a good, thoughtful, forward thinking doctor.

Masterful and authentic!.......2003-02-06

I am very excited by this book! As a professional working in the field it has been difficult to recommend books to parents of this client group. While it's wonderful to read heartfelt stories of parents struggles and them finding answers BUT I often feel uncomfortable if a particular 'brand' of therapy is seen as the 'answer'.

This book shares many 'answers' and feels like parents are at last getting the parts of the jigsaw. It's up to them which part they place down first! For professionals the book is educational and informative.

The chapters on vaccination, nutrition and detoxification particularly encouraged me. Many times I hear people approaching these subjects as 'alternative' and by association are seen as somehow being invalid.

I found the author's research impeccable and her authentic way of writing made it hard to put the book down.

Chapter 11 is a wonderful chapter talking about Levels of Healing using a structure I am slightly familiar with. The tone of the writing makes me interested and curious to follow up on these ideas and approach. Even I would normally dismiss some of these methods as 'far out'

The symbols 'See also' and ?Resources? are very user friendly as are the endnotes and references.

There is a chapter on the method I employ. I found was an excellent description and a clear understanding of how the work can help autism. After all the reading I've done in this area, this must be the best! The author is an excellent interviewer. Such depth of understanding of the various treatments- it's as if she has experienced them all!

I intend to email the details of this book to parents of autistic children I know. I believe it to be a must read for all parents and professionals associated with autism.

Thank you Stephanie!

A Great Alternative to Psychotherapeutic Medicines.......2003-01-07

Being a parent of an autistic 14 year old, this book has been a lifesaver. We are doing one of the options that is listed in the book after much research. The book triggered an option that we have not considered before. Our son has been aggressive since starting puberty. The natural medicine alternatives is allowing us to wean him off his medicines. I have been a PICU nurse for 22 years and believe in the medical field. As a mom who has tried everything, I believe in the alternatives especially if they work. All medicines have untoward side effects and never a cure. I wish this book was written ten years ago when our son was young for him to have a chance of full recovery. A must read book for everyone with a child with autism.

Natural Relief for Your Child's Asthma: A Guide to Controlling Symptoms & Reducing Your Child's Dependence on Drugs

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Powerful information for parents!

Natural Relief for Your Child's Asthma: A Guide to Controlling Symptoms & Reducing Your Child's Dependence on Drugs
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There's nothing more frightening than witnessing a child's asthma attack, listening to her wheeze and cough and fight for every breath--and sharing her panic. Fortunately, pharmaceutical advances have resulted in a whole new class of drugs that prevents or relieves asthma flare-ups. But do you want your child on drugs, with their potential short- and long-term side effects? Besides, asthma drugs treat the symptoms without treating the underlying condition. Are there alternatives that can lessen an asthmatic child's drug dependency? Yes, say authors Steven J. Bock, Kenneth Bock, and Nancy P. Bruning. "It is our belief that asthma rates continue to soar because of our increasingly toxic environment," they write. "Our children are assaulted from every direction with indoor and outdoor air pollution, poor food, and stress." The cumulative toxicity makes children more susceptible to diseases. In this book the authors present a natural asthma program to complement your child's conventional care and help to reduce asthma attacks and drug dependency. This includes reducing asthma triggers (including advice for "saying goodbye to Fluffy"); eating a cleaner, more nourishing diet (emphasizing plant foods); taking supplements, herbs, and homeopathic remedies; and learning to cope with emotional stress. The book ends with three case studies of children who used the program in various ways and dramatically improved their health. --Joan Price

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A groundbreaking, practical, and holistic approach to treating children with chronic asthma

From two physicians with fifteen years of experience in treating asthma comes the only book for children with asthma that supplements conventional approaches with effective and proven natural remedies. Parenting a child with asthma is often scary, unpredictable, frustrating, and expensive. Through controlling symptoms, decreasing attacks, and eventually reducing the need for prescription drugs, the Drs. Bock will help you and your child regain control of your lives. This book will show you how to:

reduce attacks by dealing with the underlying causes
reduce the need for conventional drugs, making them safer to use for emergencies
help your child's body heal itself
avoid permanent lung damage and encourage healthy new lung tissue to grow
minimize emergency room visits, time lost from school, and time lost from work
detoxify your environment, minimizing the effects of pollen, dust mites, and mold
identify foods that can trigger attacks
properly use nutritional supplements
build a treatment and prevention program tailored to your child's needs

This medically up-to-date, practical, and supportive book focuses on stopping asthma symptoms and attacks before they start. It is a must-have reference for any parent of a child with asthma.

Customer Reviews:

Powerful information for parents!.......2000-06-11

This book helped our family put the brakes on the out-of-control rollercoaster ride of asthma. "Natural Relief for Your Child's Asthma" empowers parents with page after page of specific instructions on how to reduce your child's dependence on medication by understanding the limits of conventional medicine, finding and avoiding triggers, using food as a healer, using supplements to strengthen your child and using alternative mind-body medicine to enhance your child's well-being. While the authors have lots of great information about how to reduce dependence on medicine over time, they aren't zealots who encourage you to turn your back on conventional medicine. The real power that comes from this book is that now, when I go to see my child's asthma specialist, I can ask informed questions about my son's condition. I'm no longer a note taker jotting down what medicines my child should take when. I can encourage my doctor to challenge us to make dietary and lifestyle changes to detoxify our child's environment that he might not otherwise have mentioned assuming that we would prefer the "easy" way out of finding stronger and stronger medicines to rescue our child. I strongly encourage any parent of a child with asthma to read this book!

The Healthy Child Through Homeopathy: A Practical Guide to Natural Remedies

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The Healthy Child Through Homeopathy: A Practical Guide to Natural Remedies
Tricia Allen
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How to Raise a Healthy Child in Spite of Your Doctor
Vaccinations: A Thoughtful Parent's Guide: How to Make Safe, Sensible Decisions about the Risks, Benefits, and Alternatives

ASIN: 0897893603

Book Description

The only book that explores the vaccination issue from political, ethical, psychological, aesthetic, and spiritual perspectives. Using principles of general semantics to recognize propaganda, particularly medical propaganda, it points to the power of the media to create our reality. James suggests an unusual consciousness-raising plan of action to insure freedom of choice and nonharrassment of persons who choose to stay off the vaccine bandwagon. The author's controversial position is supported throughout the book by the scientific discoveries of researchers who have received little recognition in orthodox medical literature. This new, completely revised edition shows: how vaccinations damage the immune and nervous systems, the vaccine-drug-AIDS connection, how to become "propaganda-proof," and how to develop new paradigms of health and preventive medicine.

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Amazing, must have book!!.......2007-03-18

This book is well written and VERY informative. It really is a must have! I would love to personally thank Walene James for writting such an outstanding book. The truth needs to get out there and the only way that is going to happen is by each and every one of us doing research about our own health. Sadly our medical field is run by greed and profit. There are so many ways for us to stay healthy that are doctors will not tell us about. They dont make money on HEALTHY patients.

Extensive bibliography only SEEMS like sound research.......2000-03-10

My husband and I read this book and were initially impressed by the extensive bibliographies at the end of each chapter. This book is painstakingly footnoted to make it easy to track down the primary resources Walene James uses in organizing her argument. However, many of James' arguments are not well supported by her own research. She presents graphs showing that the death rates from many diseases were had already declined by up to 90% before the vaccine for that disease was introduced. Since the vaccine's job is designed to prevent the disease, these statistics are irrelevant. Survival of these diseases has more to do with treatment once the disease has been caught. She also quotes other resources that we didn't think were very credible. All in all, this book raises important points. However, I wouldn't recommend that anyone base their decisions about immunization on it. My husband and I are still searching out better matierial upon which to base our opinion. This book gave us some ideas of where to look and perhaps a few more questions to ask.

The most comprehensive, empowering book on this topic.......1999-03-25

This book is not just about vaccinations but about moving beyond the allopathic medical paradigm of disease-scare to embracing dis-ease as a teacher that can assist us in regaining balance and harmony if we will listen and apply natural healing therapies. This is truly a book about raising our consciousness so that we can see that the true enemy is one we have created through our lifestyle and daily choices. If we are to make it into the 21st century, we must work together to educate others and protect such a fundamental freedom as to what we want or do not want to consume or inject into our bodies. Walene James encourages people to start educational, support groups. We have done so and have a very successful group. For more information, contact: Vaccination Liberation, P.O. Box 1444, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83816 vaclib@nidlink.com.

The most exceptional, fact-filled book of its kind!.......1998-10-05

Ms. James provides the facts, you make the choice. The most comprehensive book available for parents wanting to know more. Empowers you to make an informed decision regarding vaccinating your children - or yourself, for that matter! Thank you, Walene James - excellent book!

An excellent, thorough study of the impact of immunizations........1998-01-27

This book is an excellent, thorough study of the impact of immunizations on society. Packed with an abundance of research and notations on every fact she gives, this book is not about emotion or opinion. It is a factual account of the "bill of goods" Americans are being sold about the efficacy of vaccines. Other countries have caught on, why do we Americans CHOOSE to remain in the dark? Educate yourself with this powerful book. You will not come away neutral on this issue. Thunderous applause to Walene James for her articulate, thorough work!

Your Vital Child: A Natural Healing Guide for Caring Parents

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EVERYTHING you'll ever need is in this book!!
Every parent should have one!
All you need to be your child's best health advocate!
Best Child healthcare book -- remedies really work!

Your Vital Child: A Natural Healing Guide for Caring Parents
Mark Stengler , and Angela Stengler
Manufacturer: Rodale Press
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ASIN: 1579543057

Book Description

Popular natural health experts Mark and Angela Stengler deliver just what every parent and parent-to-be needs: a comprehensive book that shows how they can be their childs best health-care provider. Very few conditions necessitate using conventional medical treatment, and this book gives parents the confidence and wisdom to identify and treat ailments naturally.

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EVERYTHING you'll ever need is in this book!!.......2007-05-08

This is a must have for any parent, especially those who prefer natural care before seeing a doctor! It has been a tremendous help in so many ways. We would recommend it to EVERY parent!!!

Every parent should have one!.......2007-03-18

Every time my children get a little sick, I check this book for the best remedy. My children never get the illness to the degree other children do if they get it at all. This book tells you how to support their bodies in getting rid of the illness with their own immune system, with no side effects or harmful medicines. With homeopathic remedies, children get stronger. My kids haven't needed antibiotics. This book also gives you the conventional treatment, as well as other remedies that have been lost in modern medicine. I LOVE this book!! I can't believe it's out of print! That's sad.

All you need to be your child's best health advocate!.......2002-05-30

With my ever-growing addiction to natural parenting tomes, I already have quite a collection of child care reference books. But something about this book beckoned me to take another look, and I'm so very glad I did.

Your Vital Child is written in easy-to-understand terms, careful to explain the basics of alternative therapies such as herbals, homeopathics, accupressure and even hydrotherapy. What I really love is that the authors have obviously worked so hard to create a comprehensive, one-stop reference guide with all the vital information any parent could possibly need - in short paragraphs with simple instructions on how to implement various treatments and what to expect after treatment.

There is more vital information here than in all my other natural health care books combined! Really. Facts that I had to learn from friends or the Internet (such as not to give astragalus when your child has a fever, or that some aromatherapies counteract the effect of herbal remedies) were all in this book, and I'm still discovering new information as I dig deeper into the book. You'll also appreciate the vast range of A to Z ailments that you can quickly look up, including common childhood diseases such as measles, mumps, chickenpox and many others (over 150 ailments to look-up). Other chapters include incredibly helpful information about what you can do to keep your child from getting sick not only now but for the rest of his life. Truly a one-stop holistic pediatrician shop!

Thick with an abundance of resources, remedies, treatment options and descriptions, this is absolutely the very best whole-child health care material I have ever had the pleasure to place on my bookshelves. It is my new standard baby shower gift and one that every parent and caretaker should not be without. The next time your child gets sick, you'll have all your options at your fingertips, then *you* choose what you feel comfortable with. A very worthwhile book and one that you won't be disappointed with!

Best Child healthcare book -- remedies really work!.......2002-03-02

The advice in this book is comprehensive and really excellent! I was able to reverse my 4 year old daughters ear infections to the amazement of her ENT. After a prognosis of "andenoid removal and tube insertion " required, after just 4 weeks the diagnosis is " no surgery necessary" ! A phone consultation with the doctor helped me to better decide which remedies, and the dosages, that were required.
The book lists all the major, and even many minor, maladies you will face with your child, and what you can do naturally, with herbs, vitamins, diet, accupressure, aromatherapy, hydrotherapy and homeopathy. Each ailment has a good explanation, then lists each remedy you can do, with a basic plan and an advanced plan. It is so easy to use.... you can go straight to the chapter you need and then refer to the others as you required. The advice is also great for adults too. Great antecdotes of actual case histories too.

My daughter's complete recovery, after 1 1/2 years of being constantly sick, speaks for itself. Dr. Stengler really cares about healing children naturally, and maintaining their natural vitality. Personally I'm hooked and will use natural health cures as a first choice... and conventional medicine last!

Natural Choices for Attention Deficit Disorder: For Adults and Children Who Want to Achieve Mental Clarity
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Natural Choices for Attention Deficit Disorder: For Adults and Children Who Want to Achieve Mental Clarity
ND, PhD., Jane Oelke
Manufacturer: Natural Choices, Inc.
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ASIN: 0971551219

Book Description

Offering alternative solutions for symptoms associated with attention deficit disorder, this self-treatment manual identifies a variety of homeopathic, nutritional, and psychological techniques for improving focus and thinking ability. Designed for all ages, this reference provides tips for identifying the best remedy for any given situation, simple tests for learning how to improve right- and left-brain function, and nutritional information on diet and supplements that can help reduce a stressful lifestyle. Complete explanations of these common remedies and directions on how to use them are included in an accompanying homeopathic symptom profile chart.

ADHD Alternatives: A Natural Approach to Treating Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

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ADHD Alternatives: A Natural Approach to Treating
The Whole Child
Good Natural Meds Advice-Written by the Unexperienced

ADHD Alternatives: A Natural Approach to Treating Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Aviva J. Romm , and Tracy Romm
Manufacturer: Storey Publishing, LLC
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ASIN: 1580172482

Book Description

A holistic approach to treating ADHD by Aviva Jill Romm, a professional midwife and acting president of the American Herbalist Guild, and Tracy Romm, director of a high school for gifted students, where there is a large population of students diagnosed as ADHD.

Customer Reviews:

ADHD Alternatives: A Natural Approach to Treating.......2007-10-11

I would probably recommend this book to a parent with this problem.
With that out of the way!
I have not had the chance to go to the health food store. Although recipes sound promising haven't tried it yet looking forward to it. not complete the impressed by the rest of the book's content. I don't believe the writer of the book ever had an ADHD child. Some other ideas may work for your child I don't think they will in my case.

The Whole Child.......2007-01-03

In a world that believes in taking a pill for every thing that ills you, it is nice to have a resource that looks at the whole child. Both my son's counselor and psychologist were very impressed with this book.

Good Natural Meds Advice-Written by the Unexperienced.......2001-09-26

I bought this book the day before writing this. I was very disappointed because it's written from the perspective of two people, one a teacher of ADHD kids and the other an herbalist who are not parents or have ADHD themselves-so how would they know? They don't. As a ADHD person with a ADHD kid whose father has it too, I have enough blame placed upon me without reading a book that says my child needs more hugs, that we need to cut off the t.v.-she's too hyper to watch it, and that both parents and teachers have failed ADHD kids. It's a case of people thinking they know what is wrong with ADHD kids without truly knowing. My daughter has a double dose and has always been a handful since she was one. They are saying that parents shouldn't take the words of the teachers and parents shouldn't want their kids labeled. Most parents are like me, have been dragging their kids to the peditrician since they were very young begging for someone to listen. I didn't need a teacher to confirm what I knew along time ago. I am though trying the natural approach to ADHD and it works 70 to 80% of the time. I am still working on the right combination though. From the point of view of an herbal approach to ADHD, I appreciate it for giving even more choices than I had, but from the point of view of understanding ADHD, they have not a clue!

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