"Dr. Denmark
Said It!"
Advise to
Mothers from
America's Most
Experienced
Pediatrician
by Madia Bowman
Here is the
Introduction
from "Dr.
Denmark Said
It!":
"I would never claim that my methods
are the only correct ones, nor presume to tell another physician that
his advice was wrong. In the final analysis parents must decide for
themselves what they think is best for their child. However, I will
say this: I have practiced pediatrics successfully for over
seventy-five years. During that time I have found that these methods
have worked for me and my patients. Suppose you asked me for
directions to Atlanta. I would tell you the roads I have taken to
arrive there safely. In the same way I share with you my experience
in caring for children."
-Leila Demark
For over seventy
years, thousands
of children have
been lovingly
treated by Dr.
Denmark. Their
concerned,
confused, and
tired mothers
have benefited
from her advice.
They come away
encouraged and
admonished, with
practical
suggestions for
tending ailing
youngsters and
wise counsel for
living.
In our
fast-changing
culture, moms
can be
thoroughly
confused by
conflicting
information.
Modern child
philosophy,
trendy
pediatrics, and
shifting views
on nutrition
contribute to
frustrated
parenting.
Dr. Denmark
offers a breath
of sanity in the
midst of
confusion. She
encourages
mothers to "look
for the obvious"
and "use their
own minds", thus
guiding them
through the maze
of advice from
so-called
experts. Best of
all, her counsel
is time tested.
In 1990, I
determined to
compile some of
Dr. Denmark's
medical wisdom.
My original goal
was to add an
appendix to her
book, Every
Child Should
Have a Chance.
When approached
about the
project, she had
another idea.
"Mrs. Bowman,
you take what
I've said and
write it down.
Add some of your
own insights.
You're the
mother of six
(now ten)
children. You
know something.
Write your own
book." She
paused
thoughtfully,
"Maybe you can
help somebody."
So that's what
I've done.
Unless otherwise
specified, all
the medical
advice contained
herein comes
directly from
Dr. Denmark.
Medications,
treatments,
daily routines,
and diets are
her
recommendations.
I've included a
number of
personal letters
that attest to
their
practicality. As
for the
child-rearing
philosophy, it's
my own,
developed
through study of
the Bible and
personal
experience as
well as numerous
conversations
with Dr.
Denmark. I hope
you will enjoy
her words of
wisdom that
appear in
italics
throughout the
text.
I also hope and
pray this book
will indeed
"help somebody."
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