Holistic Baby Guide »

Randall Neustaedter, OMD, has practiced and taught holistic medicine for more than thirty years in the San Francisco Bay area, specializing in child health care. He is a licensed acupuncturist and doctor of Chinese medicine, author of Child Health Guide and The Vaccine Guide, and the father of five children. Visit his website, www.cure-guide.com, to register for a free newsletter with pediatric updates.

The Holistic Baby Guide offers parents a wide variety of dietary practices, nutritional supplements, and holistic medical approaches to resolving worrisome health issues common in infants, such as colic, diaper rash, and eczema. Author Randall Neustaeder has more than thirty-five years of experience as a holistic medicine specialist and a licensed naturopath; he is also the father of five children.

Introduction 1

Chapter 1 Holistic Pediatrics: An Overview 9

Chapter 2 Digestive Problems: Colic and Reflux 19

Chapter 3 Skin Problems 51

Chapter 4 Fevers: The Good Fight 77

Chapter 5 Colds and Other Simple Illnesses 87

Chapter 6 Ear Problems 105

Chapter 7 Asthma and Wheezing 123

Chapter 8 The Immune System: Putting It All Together 165

Appendix 1 Medications and Supplements 189

Appendix 2 Further Resources for Parents 197

References 203

Index 217