Healthy Mother Healthy Child: Creating Balance in Everyday Life [Paperback]

Elizabeth Irvine (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2007

This book is about creating balance and joy in everyday life. Drawing on her personal wisdom as registered nurse, yoga teacher, and mother of three, author Beth Irvine teaches families practical ways to build healthier lifestyles.
Using simple language and gorgeous photographs, Irvine invites her readers to engage in yoga, breathing techniques, meditation, creative expression, wholesome nutrition, and introduces them to complementary therapies such as homeopathy. She then applies these practices to common health problems, both physical and emotional, all the while respecting both conventional western and complementary medicines.
This guidebook empowers parents to lay the foundation of a healthier, happier life for their children whether by:
Creating simple but meaningful family rituals
Making a soothing and secure home environment
Addressing issues affecting a child's self-esteem

Irvine's message of hope and inspiration to parents everywhere is this: just a few small steps in the right direction really will build stronger families from the inside-out.

Editorial Reviews

Review

As one reads Healthy Mother Healthy Child, the wisdom of ages that brings health, well-being and ultimately balance becomes clear to reason, but when one reads between the lines, honesty, sincerity, and compassion are felt from the author s heart as a gift to us. --- Dr Martin, DDS and homeopathist

I love this book! Right to the heart of how to make the world a healthier, happier place.Healthy Mother Healthy Child is filled with inspirational ancient wisdom, that is tempered with joy and practical information that is easily accessible for anyone. Elizabeth Irvine's passionate dedication to the welfare of all children (and their mothers) radiates though this entire book.

I wish that it had been available 30 years ago when i was raising my daughter! --Denise Linn, author, Sacred Space

Irvine encourages people to start small, gradually building awareness of themselves and their environment, and restoring sanity to their souls. - Â Houston Family Magazine, excerpted from article, Houstonians Making a Difference -- --Houston Family Magazine

From the Inside Flap

Sam, my three-month-old son, had a sudden outbreak of an irritated rash on almost every inch of his precious little body. For me it was hard to believe there was a solution for his pain. I realize now that it took something this big and scary to give me the courage to step outside of everything I had been trained to do to help others. I had to find a new way to help my son. This was the beginning of my journey -- the first step in searching for a wider knowledge, a deeper understanding of the roots of disease. This was my portal to climb through leading me to a place of new possibilities for balance, for health, for creating a place of well-being that will have a lasting effect. The way of life I discovered reflects wellness from the wholeness within.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 153 pages
• Publisher: Whole Health Publishing (April 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0977617815
• ISBN-13: 978-0977617814
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 7.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,082,258 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Sound Advice & Information on Staying Balanced, July 22, 2010

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Mary U. Stephens - See all my reviews

This review is from: Healthy Mother Healthy Child: Creating Balance in Everyday Life (Paperback)

This is a nice book to dip into for inspiration and sound advice on keeping yourself in balance. This combined with her blog radio recordings make an excellent way to find calm in the hectic life as a parent.

5.0 out of 5 stars Embodied wisdom for all parents, April 16, 2007

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Amy Tiemann "creator of www.MojoMom.com" (North Carolina, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Healthy Mother Healthy Child: Creating Balance in Everyday Life (Paperback)

Whether you have experience with yoga and acupuncture, or you are parent who is just curious to find ways to enhance your family's well-being, reading Beth's book feels like sitting down with a wise and supportive friend and parenting mentor. Beth has a professional background in nursing as well as yoga and craniosacral therapy.

I have an appreciation for book design and "Healthy Mother, Healthy Child" made me feel peaceful just picking it up and admiring the clean lines and beautiful photography and layout. You get the feeling that Beth brings a sense of quality and mindfulness to everything she does.

I love that she includes creative expression as well as an exploration of healing techniques including meditation, breathing, nutrition and alternative therapies. Beth can help you build a foundation of self-care and provide gentle reminders to guide you along the way.

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun and Insightful ideas, April 12, 2007

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Julie Fitzpatrick (morganville, nj) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Healthy Mother Healthy Child: Creating Balance in Everyday Life (Paperback)

What a great book to help make family life more special. This easy to read book gives sensible suggestions to simplify and give meaning to family time. Wonderful relaxation techniques.