Seven Secrets to Raising a Happy and Healthy Child: The Mind/Body Approach to Parenting

by Joyce Golden Seyburn

Books about the mind/body connection have been in demand since Deepak Chopra first introduced Ayurvedic medicine to the public. Seven Secrets to Raising a Happy and Healthy Child offers the only practical guide to parenting the Ayurvedic way, from pre-birth to five years of age.Among the seven secrets to guiding your baby on a path of harmony are: - caring for the baby in the womb from the moment of conception- learning to identify the baby's body...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0425161668
• ISBN13: 9780425161661
• Release Date: March 1998
• Publisher: Berkley Publishing Group
• Length: 244 Pages
• Weight: 0.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.2" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

Holistic Ayurvedic Perspective

The secrets to having a healthy child is about being mindful towards your baby. Center one self. Daily massage for the baby, Yoga and breathing, Good nutrition Nurture yourself. The author was worked at Deepak Chopra's Center. Personally I find the Ayurvedic approach can be difficult to follow in some ways and isn't appealing to me. But lots of good tips for those looking for a more holistic perspective than western medicine. Review is by Ramiel Nagel author of Healing Our Children: Because Your New Baby Matters! Sacred Wisdom for Preconception, Pregnancy, Birth and Parenting (ages 0-6) & Cure Tooth Decay: Heal and Prevent Cavities with Nutrition (First Edition).

Practical, Wholistic, and Wise

Ms. Seyburn's book helped me understand why it is so important to have healthy habits when raising your child. My little boy Jon had many alergies and I was all confused by the complex directions of my traditional doctors, They wanted to put him on alergy shots, etc. Ms. Seyburn's book helped me determine that my child was a Kapha body type and if I would eliminate all dairy and then try stimulating his diet through herbs and vegetsbles eventually his alergies would diminish. He never wanted to play sports or run with the other kids but once I read that that exercise would stimulate his metabulism. So, I insisted he pick a sport to play. He chose scoccer. He feels great when he exercises and he has lost weight and is more balanced than ever. I want to thank Ms. Seyburn for her wise yet simple advise. Thanks again!Tasha Jones

Buy this book if you're a parent with a soul!

Ms. Seyburn's book is a grandmother's vision for parenting, using timeless ayurvedic principles and spiritually grounded concepts. She makes it easy and clear to apply what she is saying and it is a powerful read for those whose souls are open to the message. An important book for conscious parents.

Don't have a child till you read this book!!

Wow! I am so happy I've read Seven Secrets to Raising a Happy and Healthy Child before we start having children. It's an inspiring book that will change the outlook you have on family and children. Even for those of you who are skeptical about an holistic approach toward life will be amazed at the logic and sense that this book speaks. Really and truly, read this book before you decide on having children, you've got nothing to lose and so much to gain from it. Great book!