Kids, Herbs & Health: A Practical Guide to Natural Remedies [Paperback]

Sunny Mavor (Author), Linda White MD (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1999

By emphasizing self-care technique that include herbal treatments, holistic approaches, and lifestyle changes, parents can treat their child's coughs, fevers, minor injuries, and other common childhood ailments - and this book shows them how.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

The popularization of herbal therapy has produced a bounty of general resources, but few recent works focus on the child. Medicinal herb enthusiasts and alternative-minded parents can now turn to this guide for help in home-based herbal treatments. Unlike other similar resources, this easy-to-read book is written by a physician and a certified herbalist. The authors are careful to stress the importance of the complementary nature of herbal therapy, and each chapter includes a highlighted section indicating when a doctor should be consulted. In addition to chapters on common childhood health conditions, the book includes introductory material on preparation and dosage guidelines, taste ratings for each herb, and preventive health strategies, as well as a glossary and resource list. Herbal recipes and highlighted health tips accompany the general information presented, all of which is referenced by an impressive array of clinical research articles. Recommended for public libraries and consumer health collections.AAndy Wickens, Univ. of Illinois-Chicago Lib. of the Health Sciences
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Interweave Press (May 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1883010535
• ISBN-13: 978-1883010539
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #320,836 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #50 in Books > Parenting & Relationships > Family Health

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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Well done-comprehensive,practical,reliable,sensitive, October 5, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Kids, Herbs & Health: A Practical Guide to Natural Remedies (Paperback)

I am writing to highly recommend this book, Kids, Herbs, and Health, to parents and health practitioners alike. It is absolutely unique- the first of its kind to address herbal remedies for children in a complete and scientifically sound manner. My perspective is unique because I am a scientist (I hold a Ph.D. degree in Biochemistry), a new Mom, and because I am intensely interested in herbs.

Mavor and White have done an outstanding job of explaining complex health/biochemical issues so that parents can make informed healthcare choices for their children. These topics include, but are not limited to, the pros and cons of antiobiotic use, the advantages and disadvantages of over-the-counter cold medicines, the safety of using herbs for kids, etc. I am impressed by the comprehensive nature of the book. Topics range from herbal treatments for common ailments such as colds, ear infections, sore throats, and colic, to treatments for less frequent problems such as attention deficit disorder, sleep and psychological problems. The herbal remedies the authors' suggest are supported by results from numerous clinical studies. Among herbal medicine guides, the science in this book is outstanding.

As a new Mom, I have found this book incredibly practical and useful. In every chapter there are recommendations for appropriate herbal remedies, as well as symptoms that indicate the child should see a doctor, and a wealth of other helpful information (for example, elevating the head of your child's bed during ear infections). The authors include the soundest advice on nutrition I've seen in books of this nature. I love the recipe for the "immune-building" soup! For the people who would like to be self-sufficient and save money, there are many recipes and instructions for home preparation of the herbal glycerites recommended for various medical conditions (i.e. the "runny-nose glycerite"). I have begun to make many of these glycerites during my son's well-times, so that they'll be ready when the need arises.

The book is easy to read, and, surprisingly for a book packed with so much information, I can sit and read it much like a novel. I appreciate the authors preparing this book. I'm certain it's going to positively impact the health of my child

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must for those with Children or Grandchildren, May 22, 2000

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Tammera J. Karr B.S. H.N. (Idleyld Park, OR) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kids, Herbs & Health: A Practical Guide to Natural Remedies (Paperback)

After reviewing this book from the prespective of a Certified Holistic Nutritionist, I believe this to be an invaluable resource for those who have children in their homes. It is full of common sense information that will help parents in protecting their children's health without compromising it due to unnecissary drugs.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Mom Friendly Book!, May 22, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Kids, Herbs & Health: A Practical Guide to Natural Remedies (Paperback)

Thanks to Linda White and Sunny Mavor for an easy to use reference. Finally a book that focuses on kid's health with understandable remedies and ingredients that available from your local grocery or health food store.