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How to Raise a Healthy Child in Spite of Your Doctor: One of America's Leading Pediatricians Puts Parents Back in Control of Their Children's Health Mass Market Paperback – May 12, 1987

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Dr. Robert Mendelsohn, renowned pediatrician and author advises parents on home treatment and diagnosis of colds and flus, childhood illnesses, vision and hearing problems, allergies, and more. PLUS, a complete section on picking the right doctor for your child, step-by-step instructions for knowing when to call a doctor, and much more.

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endelsohn, renowned pediatrician and author advises parents on home treatment and diagnosis of colds and flus, childhood illnesses, vision and hearing problems, allergies, and more. PLUS, a complete section on picking the right doctor for your child, step-by-step instructions for knowing when to call a doctor, and much more.

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Publisher : Ballantine Books (May 12, 1987)
Language : English
Mass Market Paperback : 304 pages
ISBN-10 : 0345342763
ISBN-13 : 978-0345342768
Item Weight : 5 ounces
Dimensions : 4.14 x 0.77 x 6.84 inches

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Kara

Read before having kids, if possible

Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2019

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I'm sad I didn't know about this book before I allowed a Pediatrician into our lives when our son was born. I guess I had to first experience for myself that they are a clueless group of people who will one day be exposed for injuring and killing innocent children. Without getting into too many personal details, this book helped save my sons life (or at least spare us from a life of saddness) by informing us to stay away from Pediatricians if possible. Dr. Mendelsohn recommends only to seek medical help if the child is really sick and to go to the ER or a family Dr. Because they have more experience. Simple illnesses he helps parents navigate on their own and with confidence. I have since gone on to learn a lot of natural remedies from other places but this book got me started. I will always be thankful to Dr. Mendelsohn for having the guts to write this book and the others he wrote too. I know that the pro vax side will eventually come out with an article online that attempts to tarnish this amazing Doctor because that's what they do. They stalk us online, find out what we are reading and then attempt to use their dodgy "science" to turn a good source into a "quack". It is becoming harder and harder to see through the bs of a medical bully so it's even more important than ever before to read this book.

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AM Brown

Do not be misled....

Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2015

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I learned about this book from a proven Master Herbalist with decades of clinical (pure plant based protocols) experience helping people heal themselves, including me. Do not be misled by the title or publication date. Dr. Mendolsohn's work was relevant then and remains so now (2015). This book is for individuals 18 years old +, with and without kids, with the ability to read, comprehend and think logically.

In the book the words "pediatrician" and "child" can very easily be replaced with "doctor/PCP/OB-GYN" and "person" because his straight talk, sage advice, practical experience and keen analyses, is for all to consider. The first few chapters illustrate this point: 1: Most Things Get Better By Morning, 3: How Doctors Can Make Healthy Kids Sick, 4: Protecting Your Children Before They Are Born (should be integrated into high school science, health and phys ed classes and after school programs for teens, with parental consent) and 5: Proper Nutrition For Health And Growth.

As an adult, I can relate to many topics discussed in the book. During a physical a few years ago, which was my last "routine exam" because I realized they were unnecessary, a nurse tried to hustle me into purchasing vaccines. SIDEBAR: Insurance IS a form of payment so do not be misled simply because the total bill is not the patient/consumer's upfront financial responsibility. There is a price to pay for blindly volunteering to be part of a test with dangerous consequences (Rx consumption, x-rays/scans, "exploratory" surgery, etc.). I had no idea what the nurse was talking about because I did not know there were "adult" vaccines and I never bought into the flu shot frenzy. So I politely told her that I was vaccinated as a child AND had not one but two battles with the not so childhood disease that is the chickenpox. She was on me like a mad dog until my voice went up a few decibels interrupting her aggressive sales pitch with a firm, across the board, "no" after the pox story. That ended the vaccine hustle immediately. I am way ahead of the vaccine game as I am familiar with the secret vaccine court run by the feds, I believe parents that have proof of injuries (anecdotal is all I need) to their children post-vaccination and my pox experience is more than enough to continue to opt out as an adult. Kudos to Dr. Tenpenny (reading her say no to vaccines book next) and all the parents out there that have posted state laws and opt out info as it pertains to vaccines as a per-requisite for school (vaccines are not mandatory for kids so assert your parental rights). I went to public school...you get what you pay for.....so I am talking to adults that are and have home schooled AND have home schooled kids in college, to learn more from successful parents. The vaccine chapter in the book is insightful.

"Key To Health: Stay Away From Doctors" (page 23)
When I started to read this section I shook my head in agreement and smiled. After dealing with the medical establishment and almost dying "under doctor's care" a few years ago, I can say that is a true statement. Once I began my healing journey (fired all improperly trained doctors in writing) and moved closer to nature by changing everything I was eating, drinking and thinking, I got better quickly. Wise elders that I listened to over the past few years all said the same thing. Stay away from doctors and hospitals unless it is a real emergency (hit by a mack truck, unconscious and hot pepper powder or tincture under the tongue did not work to revive me).

The wise doctor also says: "I know it may be difficult for you to accept the fact that......" "This position is shared by many other doctors who have been moved to look objectively at the results they have experienced in their own practices rather than continue to accept hat they learned in medical school." I was shaking my head in agreement once again. Vegan doctors such as retired 100 year old heart surgeon Dr. Ellsworth Wareham is a doctor I listen to and respect for obvious reasons, along with others that chose to acknowledge experience as the teacher and educate patients accordingly. In Pam Grier's memoir, her ivy league doctor told her in secrecy (because it could have ruined his reputation otherwise) that there was nothing more that western medicine could do (prepare to die with cancer if you don't follow through on the right way to heal cancer) and REFERRED her to a Chinese Herbalist! Wow. If I had not read it with my own eyes I would not have believed it. I'm so thankful to Ms. Pam for including that important dialogue in her book "My Life In Three Acts", which speaks to Dr. Mendelsohn's point that it is indeed difficult to believe that doctors (minus a small few) are harming the public at large because they refuse to believe the real science, practical experience/proven results in the bodies and lives of real people.

To add insult to injury, licensees (doctors, nurses, dieticians/nutritionists, et al) cannot legally say certain things. Dentists can't tell the truth (mercury fillings are dangerous), but if you have them removed dentists are wearing hazmat suits to remove mercury fillings because they are indeed dangerous, pollute and damage the human body, hence the hazmat gear and strict removal procedures. Oncologists can't legally recommend a pure plant based detox and herbs to cleanse the body and blood to "fight" cancer, but they spook patients into injecting drugs (chemo) that are known carcinogens and can cause death, but never give patients the written literature that states the dangers, in writing! Nutritionists/dieticians can't say that clean food will reverse disease, but they can say it can prevent certain diseases. I'm not in the medical profession so I'm here to tell you, yes, an apple a day will keep the doctor away. So will 13 (8oz) glasses of fresh pressed organic carrot juice, 3 organic plant based meals, medicinal herbs and yoga, on a DAILY basis, for life. To be even clearer, clean food is chemical free, animal/seafood free, can be eaten in its natural state (as grown) or is gently cooked (rice, beans, peas, gently steamed food) and will, without a doubt, cleanse, nourish, heal, strengthen and protect the body. Clean food can be found at your local farmers market so be sure to start shopping there this week.

Freedom must be alive and well elsewhere because it is nowhere to be found in the US when it comes to health and healing. If for no other reason, read this book to protect children. They did not ask to come here. As a teacher, I see too many children and dependents suffering at the hands of ignorant adults that refuse to simply listen, learn, think and act logically. It is much easier to prevent disease and involuntary encounters with the medical establishment and "law enforcement". As adults we are responsible for doing everything within our power to protect children and dependents. Listen to wise elders like Dr. Mendolsohn and take decisive action by doing everything in your power to protect children from avoidable harm. Free your mind, exercise common sense and educate yourself.

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Francesca

Dr Mendelsohn Rules!

Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2016

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I found this book invaluable when I was raising my children in the 1980s-90s and so I ordered a new copy for my daughter-in-law. When a doctor told me my 10 yr old daughter had athsma, I turned to Dr Mendelsohn who recommended a complete and thorough cleaning of her room including pulling up the rug and taking down the curtains. In one week my daughter was completely healed! This book is for any parent seeking an alternative solution to childhood illnesses.

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Liliana

A must read for every parent who wants to protect their children

Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2017

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This book has been so enlightening and empowering. In times when we no longer trust our own instincts and knowledge as parents, this books is simply the perfect guide through dealing with illnesses in a way that we can also protect our children from unnecessary and often dangerous interventions. It revealed facts that continue to be a reality more than ever. It's eye opening, and also teaches you how to identify and react to serious situations. I have never written a review but knowing that I might be motivating somebody to receive the precious information this doctor gives, I felt I had to do it.

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Kristin

but liked that there is a doctor backing them up

Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2017

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This is my go-to book when I'm wanting to read up on things for my children. I have 3 kids and have been progressively looking for other ways to handle day to day things with them regarding their health. In general, we take a very hands-off approach to ailments. We don't treat fevers unless they're really high (extremely rare) and even then, we try other things first. This book really just re-affirmed a lot of the things we had already known, but liked that there is a doctor backing them up, and it's in writing so we can reference it as often as we need to. We see a local doctor that also recommended this book to us because he takes a holistic approach to medicine as well. I recommend this book to all new (and seasoned) parents! It's also a great gift to give at baby showers :). People are always a little surprised by the title, but once you read it you can see how many fears it can settle, and how much better you can feel about not running to the doctor for every tiny little thing your kid does. It's such a waste of time and money! Do yourself a favor and read this book :).

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Ella egz

Must read for every parent. So much truth!!!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 13, 2018

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I wish I read this book before my first 2 girls were born... This book explains how paediatricians are educated, what they learn, how then they go to earn some extra money and how little they know about human's natural immune system. When you take this into consideration you start understanding why parents need to look after their children's health themselves. Eye opening information. Nothing has changed since this book has been written.
I read only half of this book and I've got a very needed advice for my baby boy's condition, which I couldn't find answer to on Google.
However, be aware that after reading this book you might never look for health advice on NHS website.
Practical guide to destroy all these myths about treatments' eficacy. Also, helps to stop being worried about small imperfections in our children's health.

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Amazon Customer

Great book !

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 26, 2019

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Great informative book ! This book was written over 30 years ago and it has crucial information , now days we have been scared and brainwashed about illness! Ignore the comments about the Dr Mendelsohn recommendations with whiskey- 30-40-50 years ago was normal,even gripe water contained alcohol . We are reading between the lines - Dr Mendelsohn wrote only truths in this book! I highly recommend it - I don’t agree with giving alcohol to children but at those times it was considered normal to give few drops . I remember my grandmother used to make some chicken pox remedy with red wine and honey and other stuff and we used to drink it and the chicken pox was gone in couple of days , it was something to do with the combination and the disease responding to red wine ! Anyway good book to have

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Mel Bridge

A bit old fashioned

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 26, 2014

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This book didn't really tell me anything I didn't know already. People got up in arms because the guy suggests giving alcohol to kids as pain relief, he's just saying that it has less crap in than commercial kids paracetamol products. The basic premise of the book is to keep your kids out of the docs because a) they can catch stuff when they are there and b) they will receive unnecessary treatment. He also says not to reduce your child's temp because it won't go above 105 degrees anyway due to the way our bodies deal with disease and infection... if your kid gets burnt their temp miight go higher than that also if they are poisoned but if it is just an infection it won't. I found that quite reassuring really...

If you are a breast-feeding, non vax, alternative therapy using parent to start with there won't be much in the book for you to learn anything new.

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Amazon Kunde

Factual, believable,helpful, easy to read!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 20, 2018

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So far I've enjoyed his writing style and find him likeable and trustworthy....as much as you can from reading a few chapters and getting a snap-shot of someone. I bought this re. my doubts about immunising my baby after my midwife strongly recommended at least waiting til he could walk ( the brain is more fully developed by then) . I myself became ill following jabs at primary school ( debilitating joint swelling and tiredness) and I can't bring myself to risk that for my son.
He's strong , alert and ...so far...perfect..I want to help keep him that way as well as I can. So...this book purchase is one of many sources I'll be referring to on this issue and many others to help me make informed choices for this magic little man ;)

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Natasha Brown

Good book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 30, 2020

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A lot of this book is good old common sense but it's surprising how few parents implement any when it comes to trusting doctors for everything to do with their children's health.
I found this a good general read, it is a nice overview but nothing too indepth here. A good one to keep as a reference however.
The book itself was particularly small with a small print which was a bit disappointing.

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