The Holistic Pediatrician, Twentieth Anniversary Revised Edition

"Dr. Kemper has written the most important and comprehensive book you can read to ensure the health of your child. The information on evaluating treatments—from standard medications to homeopathy, from surgery to acupuncture, from herbs to prayer—is invaluable. This delightful, informative, and indispensable holistic guide to children's health will become a classic." — Joan Borysenko, Ph.D., author of Making the Body, Mending the Mind If you’re one of the thousands of parents who feel frustrated and overwhelmed by the different kinds of medical advice you’re getting from doctors, homeopaths, and others, then you will find comfort—and answers—in this comprehensive guide to integrative medicine for children. Fully updated and revised to reflect the numerous recent advances in this field, Dr. Kemper’s The Holistic Pediatrician incorporates the best of both mainstream and alternative medicine to aid parents in dealing with the most common health problems confronting today’s youth. From ear infections to anxiety, fevers to fatigue, colds to pain, this invaluable guide provides factual advice to heal the whole child. Four new chapters reflect the changing needs of American families, and offers updated information on anxiety, autism, fatigue, and pain. This edition also includes a foreword by Dr. Andrew Weil. Based on scientific evidence and written in commonsense language, The Holistic Pediatrician is the first place any parent should turn for authoritative and empowering advice on all aspects of their children’s health. Turn to The Holistic Pediatrician for a balanced, evidence-based approach to: Integrative Medicine for Children: Learn how to safely combine the best of both mainstream and alternative medicine, from conventional treatments to homeopathy and herbal remedies. Natural Remedies for Kids: Discover gentle, effective approaches for everything from ear infections, colds, and fevers to anxiety and sleep problems. ADHD and Autism Support: Explore updated, holistic strategies for the changing needs of today's families, with new chapters on autism, anxiety, fatigue, and pain. A Trusted Pediatrician's Advice: Feel empowered with factual, commonsense advice based on scientific evidence, from a Harvard-trained pediatrician with a foreword by Dr. Andrew Weil.