Naturally Healthy Babies and Children: A Commonsense Guide to Herbal Remedies, Nutrition, and Health [Paperback]

Aviva Jill Romm (Author), William Sears (Foreword)

Book Description

Release date: August 6, 2003

Committed to finding natural ways to care for their children, many parents seek techniques that do not require the invasive procedures and medications often associated with Western medicine. In NATURALLY HEALTHY BABIES AND CHILDREN, midwife and herbalist Aviva Romm offers a comprehensive handbook that addresses the common health issues of children, from newborns to preadolescents. Aviva'¬?s whole-child approach integrates herbal remedies, nutrition, hygiene, and alternative health techniques with supportive, informed parenting. From anemia to whooping cough, each entry includes herbal, dietary, and general recommendations, including tips on when to pursue professional medical care. NATURALLY HEALTHY BABIES AND CHILDREN is indispensable reading for families seeking safe, effective ways to practice healing techniques at home.

Editorial Reviews

Review

‚ÄúThis way of caring for babies and children helps parents get to know their child, to be more sensitive to the well child, and therefore to know more intuitively how to treat the sick child.‚Äù‚ÄîWilliam Sears, M.D., from the foreword‚ÄúLike having a wise woman neighbor to call in times of need.‚Äù‚ÄîPeggy O'¬?Mara, Mothering magazine‚ÄúAnother strand of our Wise Woman wisdom is spun and woven in this delightful book by Aviva Romm.‚Äù‚ÄîSusun Weed, author of Wise Woman Herbal for the Childbearing Years‚ÄúI would wish this book for all new families, community libraries, and waiting rooms.‚Äù‚ÄîJeannine Parvati Baker, author of Prenatal Yoga

About the Author

AVIVA JILL ROMM is a midwife and herbalist who has been the director of the LifeCycles Center for Midwifery and Botanical Medicine since 1985. Current president of the American Herbalists Guild, she is the author of several books and many articles on natural healing and pregnancy issues. Ms. Romm lives outside of Atlanta, Georgia, with her husband and four children.

Product Details

• Paperback: 448 pages
• Publisher: Celestial Arts (August 6, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1587611929
• ISBN-13: 978-1587611926
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 1.3 x 9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #34,736 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #50 in Books > Medical Books > Medicine > Internal Medicine > Pediatrics
  • #76 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Alternative Medicine > Herbal Remedies

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

45 of 46 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have! April 9, 2004

By Darwi Odrade

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This book was given to me as a gift and it truly is a gift that keeps on giving. I have referenced this book often and used many of the herbal remedies on myself with much success. This book is easy to read and is packed with information on safe use of healing plants.

When my friends ask me what book I recommend for wholistic health, herbalism or naturally healthy children THIS book is at the top of my list.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is absolutely priceless. May 20, 2002

By Melanie

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You will find more information packed in here than you would in five traditional childcare books. Aviva fills the pages with not only commonsense but easy-to-read-and-understand remedies for a wide array of childhood illnesses and complaints. She also includes a lot of information for expecting moms that are healthy, effective words of wisdom. If you are familiar with using herbals and a hands-on approach to illness, then this book is a refreshing compilation of information that will result in you nodding your head in agreement. It is also wonderful to have all the different illnesses and remedies in one place. No more searching for that stray note or book with one quick blurb about a possible remedy for this or that. If, on the other hand, you are not familiar with using anything but a regular doctor or over-the-counter medicine for every illness, this book will be comforting for you as well. It is not an anti-doctor approach at all; in fact there are certain areas in which Aviva mentions that using a doctor is necessary. However, she also includes things that the parent can do to accompany the doctor's techniques. Everything in this entire book is very empowering to parents and women who are expecting. Often, the first thing we are told to turn to is an over-the-counter med or a quick trip to the doctor's office, and we are left feeling helpless to comfort our children. Aviva stresses how important and powerful the mere touch of a parent is in the healing of a child, and she supports the idea that there is emotional healing to be done as well as physical healing for any illness. The herb list is extensive and there are many easy-to-follow directions for tonics, teas, washes and other healing ideas that can be made at home, even by a sleep-deprived parent. The remedies do not involve a lot of searching for hard-to-find ingredients or supplies. Each remedy is simple and starts with a non-invasive approach. I recommend this book for any expecting couple, new or experienced parent. You will find yourself turning to it again and again .
-Reviewed by Amy Rawson

16 of 18 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Piece of mind March 21, 2006

By Fiona James

Format:Paperback

Great ready reference for mother's who don't like to pump their children with antibiotics and would prefer to try a natural remedy first