| Holistic Pediatrician, The (Second Edition) Contributor(s): Kemper, Kathi J. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0060084278 ISBN-13: 9780060084271 Publisher: Harper Perennial OUR PRICE: $21.84 Product Type: Paperback Published: August 2002 Annotation: 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 childhood health problems. From ear infections to allergies, fevers to diaper rash, colds to bedwetting, this invaluable guide provides factual advice that aims to heal the whole child, rather than espousing one medical philosophy or another. Based on scientific evidence and written in commonsense language rather than medical jargon, "The Holistic Pediatrician" is the first place any parent should turn for authoritative and empowering advice on all aspects of their children's health. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Health & Fitness | Holism - Health & Fitness | Alternative Therapies - Medical | Holistic Medicine |
| Dewey: 618.92 |
| LCCN: 2001039856 |
| Physical Information: 1.18" H x 7.36" W x 9.32" (1.34 lbs) 450 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Family |
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| Publisher Description: 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 childhood health problems. From ear infections to allergies, fevers to diaper rash, colds to bedwetting, this invaluable guide provides factual advice that aims to heal the whole child, rather than espousing one medical philosophy or another. Based on scientific evidence and written in commonsense language rather than medical jargon, The Holistic Pediatrician is the first place any parent should turn for authoritative and empowering advice on all aspects of their children's health. |
Contributor Bio(s): Kemper, Kathi J.: - Kathi J. Kemper is a pediatrician who founded the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Integrative Medicine and authored its definitive book on integrative approaches to promote optimal mental health, Mental Health Naturally. She is known internationally as the founder of the field of integrative pediatrics, and is sought out by major media such as ABC News, the New York Times, theChicago Tribute, the Wall Street Journal, and the Washington Post. Kemper is the editor-in-chief of the international journal, Complementary Therapies in Medicine, and is engaged in research to promote optimal health and well-being in health professionals as well as the children and families they serve. |