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Having a child raises more and more questions each day, and
nothing is more priceless to a parent than having a one-stop
resource available to answer those questions, especially
when it comes to health concerns. And for those of us
parents who want to treat our children holistically and not
just shove another pharmaceutical down their throats, I
found The Holistic Pediatrician by Kathi J. Kemper to be
just that priceless resource; a comprehensive guide to safe
and effective therapies for the 25 most common childhood
ailments.
The book integrates the very best of modern medical science
with tried and true therapies in the arenas of herbal
medicine, homeopathy, massage, natural healing and other
non-invasive and non-pharmaceutical treatments. Covering
everything from acne to cradle cap to diaper rash to fever
to hyperactivity to vomiting to warts, and all points in
between, this book is truly a "bible" for solid, wholesome
mind-body child healthcare. Best of all, it is written in a
style and tone that does not bog the reader down with
medical mumbo-jumbo, and the information is presented in an
easy-to-grasp manner for those of us whose names aren't
followed by an M.D.
Standard treatments for these common ailments are discussed,
including medications and surgical techniques, along with
natural and homeopathic treatments, giving the parent a
choice as to how they deal with their own child's medical
condition, and overall health. Choices are empowering, and
there are plenty of choices here, -- and solid background
information into all arenas of holistic healthcare, so that
you never feel as though you are subjecting your child to
something untested. With plenty of medical research to back
up her information, Dr. Kemper has provided parents with an
indispensable reference to use on their own, or when
speaking with their chosen healthcare providers. Education
is key, and this book indeed educates on a wide variety of
topics, enabling the parent to feel confident speaking to
healthcare professionals about getting the best possible
treatments for their child.
The design of the book is such that each chapter covers a
different ailment, for easy access to references when you
most need them, and also offers plenty of layman's
information to help ensure that you can choose from the
different therapies based upon your child's own needs. Also
discussed in detail are the necessities of good nutrition,
exercise and a whole-body approach to caring for a child,
rather than just treating the "parts". Dr. Kemper also
provides a chapter with additional resources for those
readers willing to delve more deeply into the science of
holistic medicine.
As a mom of a toddler, I appreciate this book more than I
can say. It is more than just a book about health; it is a
tool I can and will use over and over again each time I am
presented with a health problem at home. The hallmark of a
good reference book is how much use you get from it, and
this one will be dog-eared in no time. When it comes to
caring for children, nothing is more important, and this
book offers those of us who do not want to always drug our
kids a powerful and invaluable resource for taking care of
the ones we love most in the way we feel most comfortable.
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