Worry Proof A Pediatrician (and Mom) Explains Which Foods, Medicines, and Chemicals to Avoid to Have Safe and Healthy Children

Name: Worry Proof A Pediatrician (and Mom) Explains Which Foods, Medicines, and Chemicals to Avoid to Have Safe and Healthy Children
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ISBN: 9780452296596

ISBN-10: 0452296595

ISBN-13: 9780452296596

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Authors: Cara Natterson

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"A clear, succinct, scientific explanation" (Deepak Chopra) of the twenty-five hot-button issues that keep today's parents up at night. Why do kids today have more allergies? Is it safe to let a child use a cell phone? Are the dangers posed by sunscreen outweighed by its protective value? Do vitamins and supplements really make a difference? These are just a few of the thousands of concerns hotly debated on the playground and in the media-but parents still lack objective knowledge on what's truly safe for their kids. In this essential guide, experienced pediatrician and mother of two Dr. Cara Natterson clearly explains what to avoid, which so-called "dangerous" products are completely safe,…

Book details

List price: $20.00
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Publication date: 10/26/2010
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 304
Size: 5.50" wide x 8.36" long x 0.72" tall
Weight: 0.616
Language: English



Acknowledgments


Introduction: What Does "Dangerous" Really Mean?



Foods



Allergens



Artificial Sweeteners



Baby Foods



Fish



Probiotics



Soy



Vitamins and Supplements



Drinks



Caffeine



Juice



Milk



Sports Drinks, Vitamin Waters, and Energy Drinks



In Your Surroundings



Cell Phones and Electromagnetic Radiation



Flame Retardants



Lead



Pesticides



Plastics



On Your Body



Cosmetics: Nail Polish, Hair Products, and Perfume



Deodorant and Antiperspirant



Diapers



Insect Repellents



Sunscreen



Toothpaste



Medicines



Antibiotics



Cough and Cold Medicines



Vaccines


Web Sites Used in Researching This Book


Top Ten Worry Proof Web Resources for Parents


Notes


Glossary


Works Cited


Index