- Paperback: 448 pages
- Publisher: Piatkus Books; New edition edition (27 Sep 2001)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0749922192
- ISBN-13: 978-0749922191
- Product Dimensions: 24.2 x 18.8 x 3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 120,041 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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This guide to children's health is aimed at parents who want to make the most of the field of natural medicine. It covers topics from diet, exercise, emotional health and natural medical treatments for common ailments to environmental issues and immunization. It includes advice on: safe and effective natural remedies for children such as aromatherapy, homeopathy, herbalism, massage, Bach flower remedies, acupressure and reflexology; an A-Z of common ailments and natural solutions; a natural First Aid kit - how to treat children at home; healthy nutrition for maximum nourishment; how to make exercise a normal part of a child's life; the natural way to keep children emotionally healthy; and how changes in the environment can affect a child's well-being.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I was surprised by this book. I bought it thinking that it would be another Penleope Leach-type read, where you dip in and out. But I found myself fascinated from the first page. I had no idea how important exercise was for children, for example, although that sounds obvious, it's amazing that there are many things we don't know. I loved the chapters on the emotional health of our children and on natural therapies. The sleep chapter was better than any of the books that I've read, and believe me, there are many. Karen Sullivan not only explains them extremely well,but provides information that I've simply never seen before. The best part of it is that it all works. It's practical and it's interesting and it's pretty much fun. I have a 13-year-old and a 2-year-old, so I have an awful lot of differing problems on my hand at all times. This book has dealt with everything that's come up over the past few months and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to any reader with children of any ages. In fact, I already have. This is the modern, unjudgemental book for parents who need a bit of guidance from time to time. It's great.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Why did no one tell me about this sooner? Having had three children already, and been uncomfortable in the main about the kind of treatment they've been getting in the doctor's office, at school and in every aspect of their lives, I was astonished to find that I am not alone in this thinking. This is an indispensable handbook for any caring parent. It has all the alternatives to health problems (most of which work, by the way) and really looks at things like diet, sleep, exercise and even emotional health in a practical, caring and insightful way. This book has become my bible and I've recommended it to everyone. I implore you to read it. It changed my whole approach to childcare, and everyone I know agrees. Fantastic and the perfect antidote to the 21st century approach to everything.
10 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I'd really like to avoid stuffing my one-year-old with chemicals. I don't knit my own yoghurt, but I am aware that we don't really know the long term effects of so many things we are almost forced to place in or on our children.
This book is wonderful - explaining just about anything you could possibly want to know about healthcare for our children, in a sensible manner. Karen Sullivan is not anti- everything manmade, but explains the good, the bad, and the options.
It's not just for babies - I think that by the time my boy comes of age, this book will be one of the most referred to, this being a comprehensive source of alternative treatments to most problems that are likely to arise. There are a few sections that might put people off, if they prefer not to consider the more spiritual side of healthcare, but the Health Service is not doing such a good job, in my opinion, so perhaps it is time we considered the alternatives.
This book is easy to read and refer to, dipping in when necessary - though I think I'll make my way through the whole thing for once, out of interest.
And at last, someone can tell me how much a portion is - crazy, but no other of my several childcare books explains this, just tells you how (a tablespoon, by the way - as a reasonable rule - we're not all born knowing these things).
Thoroughly recommended.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Excellent!!
This book includes advice on eating the right food to relieve, cure or prevent symptoms. It means you can often help your children(or yourself) straight away with items from the... Read more
Published on 6 Jun 2001
Clear summary of all childcare issues
This is the first childcare book I've come across that covers all the controversial issues of the day, and I found it fascinating (and scary) to read some of the research about the... Read more
Published on 20 Feb 2001
This was very informative and well researched book
IT was so refreshing to have an alternative way to bring up children. I love the natural way and very much believe in organic foods. Read more
Published on 30 Jan 2001
Excellent - covering all aspects of natural health care
This is an excellent book covering all aspects of natural health care for the child - a gold mine of information for the concerned parent.
Published on 26 Jan 2001
The most practical, relevant book on raising children ever.
Finally a book written by someone who understands children and has practical, realistic solutions to modern problems. Read more
Published on 15 Jan 2001
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