Worry Proof

by Natterson, Cara Familian

• ISBN13: 9780452296596
• ISBN10: 0452296595
• Edition: Reprint
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-10-26
• Publisher: Plume

Summary

"A clear, succinct, scientific explanation" (Deepak Chopra) of the twenty-five hot-button issues that keep today's parents up at night. Why do kids today have more allergies? Is it safe to let a child use a cell phone? Are the dangers posed by sunscreen outweighed by its protective value? Do vitamins and supplements really make a difference? These are just a few of the thousands of concerns hotly debated on the playground and in the media-but parents still lack objective knowledge on what's truly safe for their kids. In this essential guide, experienced pediatrician and mother of two Dr. Cara Natterson clearly explains what to avoid, which so-called "dangerous" products are completely safe, and outlines what she does at home. A classic in the making, Worry Proofis unlike any other guide out there and will ease parental fears in an era of spiraling hysteria.

Author Biography

Dr. Cara Natterson is a graduate of Harvard and the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and two children.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. vii
Introduction: What Does "Dangerous" Really Mean?	p. xi
Foods
Allergens	p. 3
Artificial Sweeteners	p. 15
Baby Foods	p. 25
Fish	p. 31
Probiotics	p. 42
Soy	p. 50
Vitamins and Supplements	p. 58
Drinks
Caffeine	p. 71
Juice	p. 79
Milk	p. 84
Sports Drinks, Vitamin Waters, and Energy Drinks	p. 93
In Your Surroundings
Cell Phones and Electromagnetic Radiation	p. 103
Flame Retardants	p. 120
Lead	p. 129
Pesticides	p. 136
Plastics	p. 148
On Your Body
Cosmetics: Nail Polish, Hair Products, and Perfume	p. 159
Deodorant and Antiperspirant	p. 169
Diapers	p. 178
Insect Repellents	p. 184
Sunscreen	p. 190
Toothpaste	p. 198
Medicines
Antibiotics	p. 205
Cough and Cold Medicines	p. 214
Vaccines	p. 220
Web Sites Used in Researching This Book	p. 235
Top Ten Worry Proof Web Resources for Parents	p. 237
Notes	p. 239
Glossary	p. 251
Works Cited	p. 257
Index	p. 275
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