Foreword / Andrew Weil -- Introduction -- section 1. Basics -- 1. Read this first : what you need to know to get the most from this book -- 2. Your child's invisible shield : immunity and how to optimize it -- 3. A shot in the arm (or the leg) : vaccinations -- 4. Drugs and bugs : the proper use of antibiotics -- 5. The joy of eating : healthy eating patterns for life -- 6. Don't just sit there : exercise and physical fitness -- 7. Just sit there : the importance of rest and relaxation -- 8. It's not just what they breathe : protecting your children from environmental hazards -- 9. Aliens are brainwashing my kids! : protecting your children from unhealthy aspects of popular culture -- section II. Therapies -- 10. Little bodies, big imaginations : mind/body medicine for children -- 11. The healing touch : manual medicine -- 12. Herbs and spices : botanical medicine -- 13. Other alternatives : Chinese, homeopathic, and energy medicines -- section III. Conditions -- 14. Colds, flus, and other respiratory illnesses -- 15. Sore throat -- 16. Ear infection -- 17. Colic and reflux -- 18. Tummy troubles -- 19. Headache -- 20. Allergies and asthma -- 21. Skin problems -- 22. Problems of attention -- 23. Sleep issues -- Acknowledgments -- Resources -- Index.
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