KEEPING YOUR CHILD HEALTHY WITH CHINESE MEDICINE: A Parent's Guide...Childhood Diseases

This is another of Blue Poppy Press' popular patient primers. It covers all the most common pediatric diseases in an easy-to-read style for parents & laypersons. It begins with an overview of Chinese medical theory regarding pediatric disease & then discusses 38 of the most common pediatric complaints in chronological order based on when children typically develop them. Included are everything from colic & croup to whooping cough & hyperactivity. Under each disease, the reader will find a brief discussion of the different types of patterns one typically encounters, what acupuncture & Chinese medicine have to offer & tips on diet & home remedies. This book is meant to educate your patients who are parents, help attract new patients & save time repeating the same information over & over again. 'This book is a great starting place for parents who are interested in alternatives to allopathic theory & treatments.' The Library Letter.