The Vitamin Cure for Children's Health Problems

by Ralph K. Campbell M.D., Andrew W Saul Ph.D.

Overview

This text introduces readers to the concept of orthomolecular medicine to take control of their family's health. It covers the pros and cons of antibiotics and vaccinations and looks at natural ways to boost immune function. It includes information on healthy eating and ways to protect children from a toxic environment.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781591202943
Publisher:	Turner Publishing Company
Publication date:	12/01/2011
Series:	Vitamin Cure
Pages:	304
Product dimensions:	5.30(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Ralph Campbell, M.D., is a lifelong advocate of nutritional medicine. He maintained a large pediatric practice in Southern California for thirteen years before moving to Polson, Montana, in 1970. Dr. Campbell conducted wellchild clinics for the Salish Kootenai Reservation, established the Lake County Health Department, and had a private pediatric practice.

Andrew W. Saul, M.S., Ph.D., is editor-in-chief of the Orthomolecular Medicine NewsService and is on the editorial board of the Journal of Orthomolecular Medicine. Has published more than 180 peer-reviewed articles and has written or coauthored 12 books.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments vii

Foreword Ian Brighthope, M.D. ix

Introduction 1

Part 1 Nutrition or Drugs?

Chapter 1 Discovering the Power of Vitamins and Other Nutrients 6

Chapter 2 Go to the Doctor or Become the Doctor? 21

Chapter 3 The Truth About Antibiotics and Immunizations 37

Chapter 4 How to Boost Your Child's Immune System Without Booster Shots 67

Part 2 Staying Healthy with Diet and Detoxification

Chapter 5 What is the Healthiest Diet for Your Child? 78

Chapter 6 Children and Cholesterol 95

Chapter 7 A Toxic Environment and What To Do About It 107

Part 3 Major Children's Health Problems

Chapter 8 Obesity and Diabetes 140

Chapter 9 Allergies and Asthma 161

Chapter 10 Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) 185

Chapter 11 How to Improve a Child's Behavior Without Drugs 203

Part 4 Vitamin Therapy

Chapter 12 High-Dose Vitamin C Therapy 216

Chapter 1 3: Vitamin D and Other Supplements 235

Conclusion 255

Additional Reading 259

References 265

Index 279

About the Authors 291