Healthy child, whole child
Subtitle: integrating the best of conventional and alternative medicine to keep your kids healthy
By: Stuart H. Ditchek, Russell H. Greenfield with Lynn Murray Willeford ; foreword by Andrew Weil.
Contributors: Greenfield, Russell H.; Willeford, Lynn Murray.
Edition: [Updated and revised]
Publisher: Collins Living
Published: 2009
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 330
ISBN-13: 9780061685989; 9780062737458
Subjects: Children -- Health and hygiene; Children -- Diseases -- Alternative treatment; Alternative medicine; Pediatrics -- Popular Works; Therapeutics -- Popular Works; Complementary Therapies -- Popular Works; Child
Genres: Popular Works
Description: At a time when caring for children has become increasingly complex and parents are bombarded with new and conflicting information, doctors Ditchek and Greenfield provide authoritative and thorough advice for raising healthy kids, covering topics such as: the 6 myths (and one true statement) about vaccinations; the 10 powerhouse foods for your kids; the 7 questions you need to ask to find out if your child is overweight; the 16 herbs that are safe and effective for children; how to receive more integrative care from your current pediatrician; and more.
Notes: Originally published: New York : HarperCollins, c2001.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 305-314) and index.
Table of contents: title: Getting the most from this book; title: Immunity and how to optimize it; title: Vaccinations; title: The proper use of antibiotics; title: Healthy eating patterns for life; title: Exercise and physical fitness; title: The importance of rest and relaxation; title: Protecting your children from environmental hazards; title: Protecting your children from unhealthy aspects of popular culture; title: Mind/body medicine for children; title: Manual medicine; title: Botanical medicine; title: Chinese, homeopathic and energy medicines; title: Colds, flu, and other respiratory illnesses; title: Sore throat; title: Ear infection; title: Colic and reflux; title: Tummy troubles; title: Headache; title: Allergies and asthma; title: Skin problems; title: Problems of attention; title: Sleep issues.