Smart Medicine for a Healthier Child: The Practical A-to-Z Reference to Natural and Conventional Treatments for Infants & Children, Second Edition - Softcover

Revised, updated and expanded to reflect the latest thinking and information on children's health issues, "Smart Medicine for a Healthier Child (2nd Ed)" enables parents to combine the best of conventional and alternative approaches. Part 1 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 2 contains a comprehensive A-Z guide to the various health problems of childhood - from chickenpox to thumb-sucking. Part 3 offers guidance on using the therapies and procedures suggested in Part 2, from locating acupressure points to preparing herbal remedies. Written by a naturopathic physician, a medical doctor and a paediatric 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-honoured healing systems and mainstream medicine. Illustrated with line art, the book includes a glossary, bibliography and index.

Janet Zand ND is a leading practitioner of natural medicine. She is a widely quoted authority on natural medicine, and has formulated many popular herbal and nutritional medicines. She lives in Malibu, California and Austin, Texas. Robert Rountree MD is a board-certified practitioner of family medicine who has done extensive postgraduate work in nutritional and herbal pharmacology. He lives and practices in Boulder, Colorado. Rachel Walton RN is a paediatric nurse with a masters degree in child-health nursing. She lives in Delray Beach, Florida.