A Waldorf Guide to Children’s Health, 5th Edition

Description If you’ve ever wanted a deeper understanding of your child’s illnesses, or to take a more holistic approach to your child’s health, this is the book for you. As well as comprehensively covering medical issues, it’s also about parenting techniques, education, spirituality and play. A truly integrated approach to all aspects of raising healthy children in the broadest sense. This comprehensive guide draws on anthroposophic medicine, combining conventional treatments with complementary therapies. It 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. It includes medical and health practices in North America, Southern Africa, Australia, and New Zealand, as well as the UK and Europe. The fourth edition includes updates on treatments for tonsillitis, croup, sunstroke, and head lice, as well as possible complications arising from measles and ultrasound scans. The section on vaccinations includes the latest recommendations and has updates on measles, meningococcal and HPV. There is also a new section on electromagnetic pollution, including mobile (cell) phones and UHF and SHF radio frequencies, and their effects on respiration, the immune system, and fertility. When a child is sick, parents need clear and reliable information helping them to 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 Child Health includes: First aid guidance for help in emergencies Treatments to relieve common complaints such as pain, fever, vomiting, allergies and asthma Recommendations to deal with common illnesses such as chickenpox, glandular fever and ear infections Advice on coping with serious disorders such as meningitis, diabetes, chronic illnesses, and hospital stays This book also includes current medical advice alongside tried-and-tested tips, empowering modern parents and caregivers to look beyond superficial symptoms to better understand the whole child in body, soul, and spirit. A Waldorf Guide to Child Health provides an essential reference for approaching children’s health holistically. C O N T E N T S Preface 1. First Aid and Accidents 2. Pain 3. Fever and Its Treatment 4. Respiratory Diseases 5. Vomiting, Diarrhea, and Constipation 6. Skin Diseases and Rashes 7. Infectious “Childhood Illnesses” 8. Diabetes 9. Cancer 10. Mental Health 11. ADHD and Dyslexia 12. Babies and Young Children 13. Promoting Health and Preventing Illness 14. Vaccination 15. Facing Tough Challenges 16. External Treatments for Home Nursing Appendix: Knitting and Sewing Patterns Endnotes Further Resources Further Reading Index