The Dirt Cure

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“The Dirt Cure will forever transform the way you think about children’s health…Dr. Shetreat-Klein turns the prevailing paradigm on its head by outlining how fresh food, rich soil, and contact with nature can reverse the growing epidemic of chronic childhood illness. Filled with unexpected twists, fascinating science, and hands-on advice, her book gives you all the tools you need to get your kids healthy and keep them that way.”

“The Dirt Cure is a game-changer when it comes to children’s health. Carefully researched and compellingly written…A must read!”

“What happens when a rigorously trained New York City pediatric neurologist learns the truth about health and healing? She gets her hands dirty (literally planting vegetables) and heals not only her son but her patients as well. The Dirt Cure is an exhilarating book that had me cheering from page one. Don’t go to the pediatrician without it!”

“If you are a parent, or planning to be one, The Dirt Cure is your nutritional bible. Under the wise guidance of Dr. Shetreat-Klein, you can save your kids from a vast array of physical/emotional chronic illnesses, not only now when they’re still young but for the rest of their (longer and healthier) lives.”

“Dr. Shetreat-Klein has written a tour de force prescription for creating a more nourishing environment to fight and prevent chronic disease in kids and adults. The Dirt Cure upends many cherished but flawed notions that have crept insidiously into the collective consciousness of citizens of the technological age. She combines cutting-edge science and medicine with common sense to illustrate the intimate, visceral connection between the health of the natural world that surrounds us—our terrain—and our own health. After reading this book, you’ll understand that we are not isolated from the chemical fabric that connects all life on our planet. As the environment sickens, so do we. As the environment thrives, so do our children, and so do we.”

“Shetreat-Klein, an integrative pediatric neurologist, states in this well-argued health book that the modern fixation on cleanliness can be harmful…She shows how the use of antibiotics and medications, as well as exposure to toxins, has had the effect of limiting human exposure to bacteria that helps the immune system function…The text is full of scientific information presented in a fun and informative way, giving concrete evidence that good food can transform one’s life.”

“Shetreat-Klein, a pediatric neurologist who completed a fellowship in integrative medicine…at the University of Arizona, convincingly argues the case for a dirt-filled but chemical-free life. She practices what she preaches, preparing a gluten free, dairy-free, soy-free dinner for her food-allergic family every day. This meal is organic and environmentally friendly…this is a…[listener]-friendly book…Let there be dirt!”

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