Dangerous or Safe? Which Foods, Medicines, and Chemicals Really Put Your Kids at Risk [FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING]

Natterson, M.D., Cara

Verlag: Hudson Street Press, New York, 2009

Beschreibung

As new condition light gray boards/white spine/black spine lettering contained in an as new condition color photographic non price-clipped dust jacket. Includes Acknowledgments; Introduction: What Does "Dangerous" Really Mean?; Websites Used in Researching this Book; Top Ten Dangerous or Safe? Web Resources for Parents; Notes; Glossary; Works Cited; and Index. "As a mother and cancer survivor, I am increasingly concerned about the foods and products my family consumes. [The book] helped me understand what I really need to worry about and what there's no need to lose sleep over. Parents should read this book, both for their children's health and their own." - Sara Ellington, coauthor of The Must-Have Mom Manual and The Mommy Chronicles. "A word of warning. If you are a hypochondriac-by-proxy who, like me, enjoys freaking out about every imagined danger to her children, do NOT buy this book. Dr. Natterson's sage and reasoned advice will dispel the perils that plague your daydreams, while making clear what you should, in fact, be concerned about. It will, quite simply, calm you down and thus ruin your neurotic day. If, on the other hand, you would actually appreciate sensible and knowledgeable advice, buy this book immediately." - Ayelet Waldman, author. "This is the book parents have been waiting for. [The author] cuts through the morass of alarming and conflicting information that confuses and worries parents. She offers clear advice on what matters and what doesn't." Mark Schuster, M.D., Ph.D., chief of general pediatrics and William Berenberg Professor of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital Boston/Harvard Medical School, and author. "A leading pediatrician answers the question looming large on every parent's mind: What's truly safe for my kids? There is little doubt that children today face unprecedented dangers. With conflicting reports in the media and rumors on the playground, parents simply lack the information needed to separate fact from the hype - and as a result, their fears are at a fever pitch. So what do parents actually need to worry about? In Dangerous or Safe? pediatrician and mom Dr. Cara Natterson uses her medical expertise, the latest scientific research, and her own perspective as a mom of two to provide parents with definitive answers. Tackling twenty-five hot-button issues, Dr. Natterson outlines why each subject is rumored to pose a threat, explains what experts have said about it, and presents her very own "bottom line" so parents can make an informed decision on each topic. An indispensable resource, this relatable guide gives moms and dads clear instructions on what to avoid and which so-called poisons are completely safe. It also answers the question that parents most frequently ask their pediatricians, including: Why do kids today have more allergies?; Are all plastics safe? Can they be microwaved?; Is it safe to give my child cold and cough medications?; Is use of deodorants and antiperspirants linked to breast cancer?; If my child takes antibiotics, will he develop resistance? In addition to explaining the hazards of commonly known materials such as lead and plastics, Dr. Natterson exposes startling new evidence on seemingly benign products - like cell phones - which may in fact endanger us all. Whether it's a plastic baby bottle or the pesticide spray in the grass, Dangerous or Safe? prepares parents for every possible hazard their child may face." - from the inner front and rear jacket flaps. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 001779

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Dangerous or Safe? Which Foods, Medicines, ...

Verlag: Hudson Street Press, New York

Erscheinungsdatum: 2009

Einband: Hardcover

Zustand: As New

Zustand des Schutzumschlags: As New

Auflage: 1st Edition