Healthy Child, Whole Child

by Ditchek, Stuart H., M.D.; Greenfield, Russell H., M.D.; Weil, Andrew

• ISBN13: 9780062737465
• ISBN10: 0062737465
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-05-09
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publications

Summary

Taking the position that conventional and alternative approaches to pediatric care are not mutually exclusive, the authors present a healthcare plan that covers all aspects of a child's health, from using herbal treatments for an ear infection to incorporating healthy attitudes and behaviors into a family's daily life.

Author Biography

Stuart H. Ditchek, M. D., is a practicing pediatrician, a diplomat of the American Board of Pediatrics, a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, and a clinical assistant professor of pediatrics at New York University School of Medicine his wife Russell H. Greenfield, M.D., is the director of Carolinas Integrative Health (CIH) in Charlotte, North Carolina Lynn Murray Willeford is a freelance writer specializing in health,

Table of Contents

Foreword	xiii
Acknowledgments	xvii
Introduction	xxi
Section I: Integrative Medicine for Children	1	(164)
Read This First: What You Need to Know to Get the More from This Book	3	(16)
Your Child's Invisible Shield: Immunity and How to Optimize It	19	(10)
A Shot in the Arm (or the Leg): A Balanced Look at Vaccinations	29	(18)
Drugs and Bugs: the Proper Use of Antibiotics	47	(14)
The Joy of Eating: It's a Family Affair	61	(30)
Don't Just Sit There: Exercise and Physical Fitness	91	(22)
Just Sit There: The Importance of Rest and Relaxation	113	(14)
It's Not Only What They Breathe: Protecting Your Child from Environmental Hazards	127	(23)
Aliens Are Brainwashing My Kids!: Protecting Your Child from Unhealthy Aspects of the Culture	150	(15)
Section II: Complementary Therapies for Children	165	(94)
Little Bodies, Big Minds: Mind/Body Medicine for Children	169	(23)
The Healing Touch: Manual Medicine for Children	192	(13)
``Herbs and Spices'': Botanical Medicine for Children	205	(19)
Like Cures Like: Homeopathic Medicine for Children	224	(10)
A Billion People Can't be wrong: Chinese Medicine for Children	234	(13)
Good Vibrations: Energy Medicine for Children	247	(12)
Section III: Integrative Treatment of Common Childhood Illnesses	259	(116)
Cold and Flu Defense: Common Respiratory Illnesses	263	(19)
Is It Step?: Sore Throats	282	(6)
Listen Up!: Ear Infections	288	(10)
Cry Babies, Cry Parents: Colic and Reflux	298	(7)
Tummy Troubles: Abdominal Complaints	305	(9)
It's Not All in Your Head: Headache	314	(9)
Sneezes and Wheezes: Allergies and Asthma	323	(19)
A Rash of Complaints: Skin Problems	342	(10)
``What Did You Say?'': Problems of Attention	352	(9)
The Healthy Child, Healthy Family Program	361	(14)
References	375	(30)
Resources	405	(14)
Index	419