Children’s Health A to Z

Children’s Health

A to Z  - for New Zealand parents

Dr Leila Masson

PAEDIATRICIAN MD, MPH, FRACP

Publication date: 14 August 2015,  Bateman -RRP $29.99       

The support you need to nurse your child through the coughs and colds, ear aches, tummy upsets and mild infections that are part of growing up.

Paediatrician and mother of two Dr Leila Masson shares a treasure trove of essential advice, part old-fashioned common sense and part cutting-edge research on nutrition, supplements and health. Her aim is to provide you with the tools to confidently support your child through many common illnesses at home, but at the same time equip you with the knowledge of when to seek medical advice. 

In the first part of the book she discusses the basis of children’s health and how parents can support their children’s wellbeing through providing optimum nutrition, enough sleep, plenty of outdoor play and a healthy, non-toxic home environment. Each chapter contains easy to follow practical advice on how to improve your child’s diet, life-style and environment which you can begin implementing immediately.

The main section of the book, the A to Z of symptoms, covers many common health problems in children and is set out in an easy-to-follow format with information on how to assess the cause and severity of your child’s symptoms, advice on how to treat your child in the most natural, quick and effective way possible, and to know when to take your child to a doctor.

The third part of the book provides plenty of useful and practical information on which foods to eat to get enough vitamins and minerals, how to help children take medicines, prepare for blood tests, allergy testing, relaxation exercises, and more. All this is extensively indexed and cross-referenced so that you can easily navigate through the wealth of information.

Dr Leila Masson MD, MPH, FRACP is a paediatrician with a Master of Public Health from Harvard and extensive training in nutrition and environmental health. She is interested in disease prevention through healthy nutrition and lifestyle. Dr Masson’s aim is to treat the whole child and to support families on their path to better health. She is also on the professional advisory group for La Leche League NZ.