Introduction; Creating a healthy environment for your child. The importance of exercise and nutrition. Why certain common complaints are on the increase. Using natural therapies. Your natural medicine chest. Health checks for your child. When to call the doctor; Complementary therapies; How they work, what to expect from a treatment, and which ones you can use at home, including:; Homeopathy, Aromatherapy, Herbalism, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Reflexology, Massage, Osteopathy, Chiropractic, Bach Flower remedies, Acupressure, Naturopathy, Nutritional therapy, Kiniesiology, Yoga, Ayurveda, Art therapies; Common ailments; Symptoms, causes, likely conventional medical treatment, self-help treatments, most effective complementary therapies. Ailments include:; cold sores, heat rash, eczema, cradle cap, ringworm, head lice, nappy rash, skin allergy, headache, coughs, colds, catarrh, sinusitis, nose bleed, asthma, sore throat, hayfever, tonsillitis, teething, food allergy, colic, tummy ache, travel sickness, diarrhoea, urinary tract infection, bed wetting, bites and stings, sunburn, bumps and bruises, anxiety, fears and phobias; Index.
