The Food Cure for Kids A Nutritional Approach to Your Child's Wellness

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• ISBN13: 9780762758869
• ISBN10: 0762758864
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-10-05
• Publisher: Lyons Press

Summary

A must-have resource for any parent whose child has chronic health complaints It's a frustrating treadmill: taking a child to the doctor for yet another ear infection, respiratory issue, tummy ache, or rash that can affect growth, susceptibility to infection, school performance, and energy levels, and being prescribed one treatment after anotheronly to be back a month later.The Food Cure for Kidsshows parents how topreventsuch ailments and symptoms by making minor changes to their child's nutrition that have a real and lasting impact. Instead of prescribing elaborate dietary restrictions, pediatrician Natalie Geary and nutritionist Oz Garcia explain in straightforward terms how a nutritional imbalance can dramatically affect a child's health. They also highlight the difference between allergies and dietary intolerance. With this book in hand, parents will better understand their child's immune system, making it possible to track symptoms accurately and take the right steps to improve his or her health. Natalie Geary, MD,who has a private pediatric practice in New York City, regularly gives seminars and workshops on wellness and integrative health. She is the author of a popular blog, modernmums.com. Oz Garcia, PhD,an internationally renowned nutritional counselor and life extension specialist, is the author ofRedesigning 50, Look and Feel Fabulous Forever, andThe Balance. Both authors live in New York City.

Author Biography

Natalie Geary, MD, who has a private pediatric practice in New York, regularly gives seminars and workshops on wellness and integrative health. She is also the author of a popular blog, modernmums.com. Oz Garcia, PhD, an internationally renowned nutritional counselor and life extension specialist, is the author of Redesigning 50, Look and Feel Fabulous Forever, and The Balance. Both authors live  in New York City.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. ix
Laying the Groundwork for Better Health
Is This Your Child? Understanding Your Constantly Whiny, Earache-y, Tired, Irritable, Stay-Home-from-School Kid	p. 3
An Integrative Approach: Planning for Your Child's Wellness	p. 14
Immune System 101: The Body's (Sometimes Overly Sensitive) Defense System	p. 26
It's Probably Not Allergies: Allergy vs. Intolerance	p. 42
Nutrition and the Immune System
Let's Get Specific: Carbohydrates	p. 63
Let's Get Specific: Wheat	p. 81
Let's Get Specific: Dairy	p. 92
Let's Get Specific: Protein	p. 109
Let's Get Specific: Fats	p. 122
Let's Get Specific: Probiotics	p. 143
Supplementing Good Health: The Role of Nutraceuticals for Kids	p. 155
Living (And Eating) In the Real World
How to Talk to Kids About Food: Stopping Problems Before They Start	p. 177
Disordered Eating and the Obesity Issue: How to Monitor Your Child's Eating Habits without Going Overboard	p. 192
Adjuncts to Nutritional Wellness: Stress Relief, Sleep, and Exercise	p. 218
Wrapping Up the Issues: Planning for a Healthy Future	p. 239
Resource Guide	p. 247
Glossary	p. 251
Bibliography	p. 258
Acknowledgments	p. 266
Index	p. 267
About The Authors	p. 275
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