A Waldorf Guide To Children's Health

When a child is sick, parents need clear, reliable information to help them take action quickly. This fully comprehensive guide to child health and wellness, draws on anthroposophic medicine, combining conventional treatments with complementary therapies. A Waldorf Guide to Children's Health includes: -- Easy-to-access guidance on first aid and medical emergencies -- How to recognise the symptoms of many childhood illnesses such as chickenpox, glandular fever and ear infections -- Suggestions on caring for babies and toddlers, including detailed information on vaccination -- How to relieve the effects of common conditions such as pain, fever, vomiting, allergies and asthma -- Advice on coping with serious disorders, including diabetes, chronic illnesses and hospital stays Including current medical advice alongside tried-and-tested tips, this book empowers parents to look beyond the surface symptoms and better understand their child as a whole, in body, soul and spirit. Based on the bestselling A Guide To Child Health, this essential reference guide has been fully revised and updated for today's parents.