Synopses & Reviews
A must-have resource for any parent whose child has chronic health complaintsIts a frustrating treadmill: taking your child to the doctor for yet another ear infection, respiratory issue, tummy ache, or rash that can affect growth, susceptibility to infection, school performance, and energy levels, and being prescribed one treatment after another—only to be back a month later. The Food Cure for Kids shows you how to minimize such ailments and symptoms by making minor changes to your childs nutrition that have a real and lasting impact.
Instead of prescribing elaborate dietary restrictions, pediatrician Natalie Geary and nutritionist Oz Garcia explain in straightforward terms how a nutritional imbalance can dramatically affect your childs health. They also highlight the difference between allergies and dietary intolerance. With this book in hand, you will better understand your childs immune system, making it possible to track symptoms accurately and take the right steps to improve his or her health. Learn how to conquer these chronic conditions:
ear infections • bronchitis • stomachaches • skin rashes • low energy/moodiness
Synopsis
A must-have resource for any parent whose child has chronic ear infections, bronchitis, stomach aches, or skin rashes. This eye-opening book will finally offer parents the results they've been searching for--without yet another trip to the doctor's office.
About the Author
Natalie Geary, MD, who has a private pediatric practice in New York City, regularly gives seminars and workshops on wellness and integrative health. She is the author of a popular blog, modernmums.com. Oz Garcia, PhD, an internationally renowned nutritional counselor and life extension specialist, is the author of Redesigning 50, Look and Feel Fabulous Forever, and The Balance.
Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
PART I: LAYING THE GROUNDWORK FOR BETTER HEALTH
Chapter 1 Is This Your Child? Understanding Your Constantly Whiny, Ear-Achy,
Tired, Irritable, Stay-Home-From-School Kid
Chapter 2 A Nutritional Approach to Your Childs Wellness: The Seven
Ingredients of a Healthy Child
Chapter 3 Immune System 101: The Bodys (Sometimes Overly Sensitive)
Defense System
Chapter 4 Its Probably Not Allergies: Allergy vs. Intolerance
PART II: NUTRITION AND THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
Chapter 5 Lets Get Specific: Wheat
Chapter 6 Lets Get Specific: Dairy
Chapter 7 Lets Get Specific: Carbohydrates
Chapter 8 Lets Get Specific: Protein
Chapter 9 Lets Get Specific: Fats
Chapter 10 Lets Get Specific: Probiotics
Chapter 11 Supplementing Good Health: The Role of Nutraceuticals for Kids