Parenting is an amazing adventure but it can be a bit scary when your child is sick. Many parents are looking for a more holistic approach to their child’s wellness and are searching for alternatives to the conventional medicines that most doctors recommend.  As an answer to the growing demand for more holistic medical options, Dr. Lawrence Rosen, MD and Jeff Cohen have created a wonderful resource guide: Treatment Alternatives for Children .  The front cover says it all: “Reduce serious side effects with natural equivalents to conventional remedies for common childhood ailments.”

Dr. Rosen, MD is a board-certified general pediatrician and founder of The Whole Child Center  in Oradell , NJ. He is nationally recognized as an expert in Pediatric Integrative Medicine.

Treatment Alternatives for Children is written in an easy to understand format that allows the reader to view a side-by-side comparison of conventional treatments with alternative treatments. Each section starts with a detailed description of the ailment, then with a chart that clearly shows conventional vs. alternative treatments. The comprehensive chart breaks down how the treatments work, and then indicates: Dosages, Active Ingredients, Common Mild Side Effects and Less Common Serious Side Effects. Isolating the problem and then choosing a possible treatment is easy.

Whether you’re an old pro at alternative treatments or just want to try a few the next time someone gets a cold, this is a great choice — makes a good gift too.