- Paperback: 480 pages
- Publisher: Avery; 1 edition (Jan 14 2002)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0895295458
- ISBN-13: 978-0895295453
- Product Dimensions: 27.4 x 21.1 x 2.5 cm
- Shipping Weight: 1.2 Kg
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
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Health-care practitioners are a polarized lot: generally speaking, either they subscribe wholeheartedly to conventional medical treatments, or they eschew them altogether. This can be a great source of frustration to parents, whose natural response to a child's illness is a desire to do everything possible to make that child well. Written by a natural-medicine practitioner, a traditionally licensed doctor, and a pediatric nurse, Smart Medicine for a Healthier Child presents an integrated approach to children's health care that allows a parent to do just that. This excellent reference applies a full spectrum of responses to common childhood health problems: conventional medical treatments, dietary guidelines, nutritional supplements, herbal treatments, homeopathy, and acupressure; for each ailment, general recommendations and preventive measures are also offered. The book's authors explain that their approach to health care "considers all treatment possibilities and draws on what works. Sometimes this will be an herb, sometimes an antibiotic, sometimes both." This well-researched, balanced, and clearly written reference belongs on every parent's bookshelf. --Jane Steinberg
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When a child becomes ill, most parents will seek the advice of a pediatrician, often without considering alternatives to traditional treatment. While this is frequently the best course of action-especially for a child who is critically ill-some alternatives may in fact be superior, equally beneficial or potentially less risky. Here the authors describe, in encyclopedic style, conventional treatments for a host of childhood ailments, and include alternative treatments, such as herbal and homeopathic remedies. They also provide a comprehensive discussion of the theories behind homeopathic medicine. Look for sections on encouraging good nutrition, medical emergencies, safety at home and away, and immunizations, as well as an extensive glossary, a bibliography for further reading, and listings of resources and hotlines. Although parents might not be inclined to experiment when their child is ill, nevertheless, they should be aware of available options. The authors give them that opportunity.
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Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
An excellent book for the thoughtful parent,
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This review is from: Smart Medicine for a Healthier Child: A Practical A-to-Z Reference ot Natural and Conventional Treatments (Paperback)
This would be a great gift for new parents - it is a wonderful resource for parents who want the most information possible when making health care decisions for their children. It includes everything from more conventional treatments for illnesses to less conventional methods such as dietary changes and homeopathy.This book is also a great reference for parents who are unfamiliar with less conventional treatments - it gives helpful descriptions of what homeopathy and other natural methods actually are, the principles for treatment they use, and why these methods work. It is written in an easy-to-use format and really opened my eyes to alternative methods of helping my child stay healthy. The only thing I feel should be omitted from this book is the section on time-outs - I didn't buy a health book for it's parenting method, and would prefer not to be given parenting suggestions from this author. Otherwise, it's a great book.
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Very Informative! Very Impressive!,
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This book contains any common and uncommon childhood illnesses I can think of. It's a must for any new parent, like myself. You never know when your internet might not always be there to search a certain illness and its symptoms, which is why it's great to purchase a detailed book such as this to have as ready reference. It lists very practical conventional and natural remedies to every illness.It's a wonderful book - I was very impressed. I highly recommend it to anyone!
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Great concept but incomplete,
By qb "book lover" (Ohio, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Smart Medicine for a Healthier Child: A Practical A-to-Z Reference ot Natural and Conventional Treatments (Paperback)
This book is a wonderful addition to a healthcare library, but it shouldn't be the only book in it. When my children were exposed to hand-foot-and-mouth disease, I found nothing to help in this book. On the other hand "Baby and Child Care" by James Dobson did address the issue.
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