Smart Medicine for a Healthier Child

by Zand, Janet (Author); Rountree, Robert (Author); Walton, Rachel (Author)

• ISBN13: 9781583331392
• ISBN10: 1583331395
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-01-01
• Publisher: Avery Trade

Summary

Revised, updated, and expanded to reflect the latest thinking and information on children's health issues, Smart Medicine for a Healthier Childenables parents to combine the best of conventional and alternative approaches. Part One explains the full spectrum of techniques that can be employed to effectively treat childhood health problems, providing an overview of the history, fundamentals, and uses of conventional medicine, herbal medicine, homeopathy, acupressure, diet, and nutritional supplementation. Part Two contains a comprehensive A-to-Z guide to the various health problems of childhood, from acne to chickenpox to thumb-sucking. Finally, Part Three offers guidance on using the therapies and procedures suggested in Part Two, from locating acupressure points to preparing herbal remedies. Written by a naturopathic physician, a medical doctor, and a pediatric nurse, this unique book gives parents easy access to current information and advice regarding their children's health and acts as a bridge between time-honored healing systems and mainstream medicine. Illustrated with line art.

Author Biography

Janet Zand, N.D., L.Ac., is a leading practitioner of natural medicine who uses homeopathy, herbal medicine, acupuncture, nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle modification to create an integrated approach to health. She is a widely quoted authority on natural medicine, and has formulated many popular herbal and nutritional medicines.

Robert Rountree, M.D., is a board-certified practitioner of family medicine who has done extensive postgraduate work in nutritional and herbal pharmacology. His practice incorporates traditional family medicine, nutrition, herbology, and mind-body therapy. Dr. Rountree is also a certified master practitioner of neurolinguistic programming.

Rachel Walton, R.N., M.S., is a pediatric nurse with a master's degree in child-health nursing.