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How to Raise a Healthy Child in Spite of Your Doctor
Dr. Robert Mendelsohn, renowned pediatrician and author advises parents on home treatment and diagnosis of colds and flus, childhood illnesses, vision and hearing problems, allergies, and more. PLUS, a complete section on picking the right doctor for your child, step-by-step instructions for knowing when to call a doctor, and much more.
Mass Market Paperback, 304 pages
Published
May 12th 1987
by Ballantine Books
(first published 1984)
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This book is a good reference manual for parents who want to take a proactive approach to their children's health. The author, a pediatrician, discusses everything from accidents to ear infections to antibiotics.
A few words of caution, before I praise what is good:
1. This book is old. It is, therefore, rather outdated on some subjects, including vaccinations (which he calls 'immunizations'). The DTP is no longer used in the US, we have new vaccines (Hib, Prevnar, varic...more
A few words of caution, before I praise what is good:
1. This book is old. It is, therefore, rather outdated on some subjects, including vaccinations (which he calls 'immunizations'). The DTP is no longer used in the US, we have new vaccines (Hib, Prevnar, varic...more
The title of this book seemed suspiciously familiar, when I read it in my syllabus. As I started reading I realized it is one of the many books my Mother-in-Law lent me as a young mother over 25 years ago. When I started out, I took #1 to the doctor constantly with ear infections and other illnesses. By the age of three, she was totally immune to antibiotics and still sick. I was at a loss. With the help of a few naturally minded friends and my MIL, I adopted Dr. Mendelsohn's attitude that the b...more
Some of the information is a little outdated, but it is refreshing to hear a pediatrician talk about using common sense and letting nature take its course instead of constantly prescribing medications. He presents information in an easy to read manner and is comfortingly non-alarmist when it comes to most ailments and injuries. I especially like the "quick reference guides" at the end of each chapter, which allow you to find answers quickly when dealing with a situation. Though most ...more
Not so much for the up-to-date information, as this book is quite outdated...but I took the most valuable thing possible from this book: When it comes to my child's health, I am his advocate and protector. This book took doctors down off their pedestal for me and helped me to realize that I know what is best for my child and that I am an expert when it comes to what is right for my child. It was eye-opening, as a new parent, to learn that I had the answers and that it was ok to do things "m...more
Okay, so I don't have any children. I read medical records all day and have noticed an increase over the years in testing and surgeries that in the past have not been warranted. This book talks about the medical profession (pediatrics specifically but could apply to other specialties as well) and what really is the driving force behind medications and all those tests - essentially the bottome line is $$. Interesting read. Since I already limit my interaction with the medical community (yes I...more
Although this book was published in 1984 it shows that "modern medicine" has not really changed that much in the last 25 years. It puts the reins of your child's health back in the parents hands. With this book you don't have to doubt your decisions and your instincts about how to treat your child when he is sick. It dispels the myths of disease, vaccines, and the notion that the doctor can better diagnose your child than you can. This book combined (besides the part on discipline whic...more
Interesting book...unfortunately a little outdated, but I found his philosophy and insights very helpful.
This book was written in the early 80's, and one thing I found fascinating was how many of the things concerning pediatric care, which he warned about then, have come true. We now have an enormous vaccine schedule, our children are handed several prescriptions each visit we make, and our role as parents (as knowing what is best for our children) has been replaced by legislation a...more
This book was written in the early 80's, and one thing I found fascinating was how many of the things concerning pediatric care, which he warned about then, have come true. We now have an enormous vaccine schedule, our children are handed several prescriptions each visit we make, and our role as parents (as knowing what is best for our children) has been replaced by legislation a...more
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Okay, that title sounds strange but I truly loved this book. It shows us how far we've come that we go to the doctor for little colds. I used to take my kids to the doctor all the time, but I've had my eyes opened a bit by this book and some other books about alternative medicine. My family and I are healthier that we have ever been, because we have decided to take our health into our own hands. Like this book, if you have visited the doctor in the last year with a cold please read this book.
This book takes you through a variety of common things that could happen to a child and gives you reason to trust that the body is amazing. For the most part with sickness comes natural healing. I'm a little tired of taking my children to the doctor for them to tell me what I already know. There's really nothing that can be done for a viral infection except allowing the body to heal itself. Yes, yes I know I can give them Motrin for the pain/fever. Wait...fevers are a good thing and should be ...more
Great book, even if many descriptions of doctor's behaviours apply more to the USA where overconsumption of drugs and people being just considered as products more common than here in Europe.
It helps a lot to put into perspective when the child suffers some ailments tough, and to stay relax & zen when those happen, knowing at the same time the important things to notice and when a visit to a professional is advised.
It helps a lot to put into perspective when the child suffers some ailments tough, and to stay relax & zen when those happen, knowing at the same time the important things to notice and when a visit to a professional is advised.
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If you are interested at all in being the one responsible for our childrens health this is a must for your resources!!!!! When everyone's telling you fear based opinion it's always so refreshing to read the truth and get the facts.
"He has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and love and a sound mind."
"He has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and love and a sound mind."
For any parent who is interested in an alternative and natural way to raise their child. This doctor opens up your eyes to how the medical field can sometimes push parental instinctive wisdom aside for the more modern but not always right way of medically treating children.
I LOVE this book that I happened upon in a library search even though it is old (copyright 1984). The long-practicing M.D. (pediatrician) author is hilarious with advice and a confidence about the body's miraculous ability to heal itself that are right up my alley.
This is a great book about how to deal with common kid health issues. There are a few things that I disagreed with such as giving kids alcohol and avoiding all vaccines... BUT even though it may seem a little out dated it is a great book, with lots of good advice that doctors don't always willingly give out. I think it can save us all a lot of worry and money if we read this book.
First off, this is an outdated book. So a lot of the facts could have changed over the last couple of decades.
I am skeptical of the anti-vaccine information but would like to read more from the other side to see how they refute Dr. Mendolsohn's claims (or if they can?). While I think he's a little over the top in his characterization of pediatricians ("the most dangerous kind of doctors"...really?), his basic philosophy of trusting your instincts as a parent was nice to hea...more
I am skeptical of the anti-vaccine information but would like to read more from the other side to see how they refute Dr. Mendolsohn's claims (or if they can?). While I think he's a little over the top in his characterization of pediatricians ("the most dangerous kind of doctors"...really?), his basic philosophy of trusting your instincts as a parent was nice to hea...more
I frequently reference this book. It is so helpful to have a resource that encourages me to take care of my sick kids at home instead of running to the doc for an antibiotic every time they get a sniffle.
I loved this book. I've been wanting to read it for years and finally ordered it and read it within a few days of receiving it. It is very readable and understandable.
I really loved Dr. Mendelson's candor about the medical profession, pediatrics especially. He cleared up some questions I had about vaccines and childhood illnesses and had some super great information on things like strep throat and ear infections.
It was written in 1984 and I wondered how "dated"...more
I really loved Dr. Mendelson's candor about the medical profession, pediatrics especially. He cleared up some questions I had about vaccines and childhood illnesses and had some super great information on things like strep throat and ear infections.
It was written in 1984 and I wondered how "dated"...more
This was great given I don't know much about caring for children. This doctor tells you when to worry and when to not and basically says beware of your child's doctor!
This book was great! It makes so much sense and is a rational view to healthcare. This should be required reading!
I learned:
*that fevers serve a purpose and that making it go away can make matters worse.
*that you shouldn't go to the Dr. for every little sniffle and why
*That many procedures done to children are unnecessary at best and are often harmful or worse.
*that there are in fact times when going to the DR. is necessary and how to make that distinction.
I review specific areas when I have questions. It has become a great resource for me as a pare...more
*that fevers serve a purpose and that making it go away can make matters worse.
*that you shouldn't go to the Dr. for every little sniffle and why
*That many procedures done to children are unnecessary at best and are often harmful or worse.
*that there are in fact times when going to the DR. is necessary and how to make that distinction.
I review specific areas when I have questions. It has become a great resource for me as a pare...more
Eye-opening and relevant. I highly recommend to anyone raising children.
I really appreciated the info in this book about how to handle most basic childhood illnesses but also how to tell when it really is serious and medical care is needed. It definitely comes from the perspective of natural health care, recommends against immunizing in most cases, etc. Right up my alley for the most part but I did find it to be a bit dated and a tad reactionary on a few topics.
The original doctor-complains-about-mainstream-medicine book for me. He's quite a character. He even advocates the old fashioned spoonful of brandy for kids with a cold. But the premise that we turn to medicine too often and can take care of much of our family's health on our own, with simple remedies, and that often doctors make things worse, is very much true. In my opinion. ;)
Awesome book, though I really wish I had an updated version. I love his slant toward not using medicine unless it's REALLY needed, and trying other things (like rest and good nutrition!) first. But I don't feel confident following all his advice without seeing what the literature says now, just because this book is so old.
This books includes a lot of easy-to-read information for how to deal with most common childhood problems without running to the doctor for every single thing. It's been very helpful for me, so that I don't overreact to simple problems, but also recognize instances that do need assistance.
Doctors are not god. This book does a terrific job of reassuring parents that they (SHOULD) know their children at least as well as any medical professional. Love this book. I think it's out of print. It's on my list of books to buy, someday when I have money!
This book is a great reference for any parent who doesn't want to over medicate their child. There are honest descriptions of how to react and treat a fever (which the author says mostly is done for the peace of mind of the parent) to how to treat whooping cough.
This is one book that has helped me be more confident in treating my children naturally at home. My last two have never been in a doctor's office (except for a physical for Kindergarten). None of them have ever been on antibiotics either.
GREAT information for any parent. Has great info on when you NEED to take a child to the ER or pediatrician or when and what can be done at home to help a sick child. I'd like to add this one to my library!
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