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Orthomolecular pediatrician Ilse Rayen provides answers to questions she encounters daily in her practice, such as:

• Our baby cries excessively, what could be the cause?
• Why does my toddler always have a runny nose and one cold after another?
• Why does my child resist going to bed and often have nightmares?
• What could be the reason for recurring abdominal cramps, diarrhea, or constipation?

Every stage in a child’s life comes with its own specific challenges. Dr. Ilse Rayen illustrates, through relatable examples, how she treats and follows up with her young patients. She takes you on a journey through the underlying factors that may contribute to common complaints in babies and young children. She then explains how natural approaches and adjustments in nutrition can positively influence these conditions.

Gradually, the awareness is growing that we must learn to live alongside viruses and bacteria. The best way to do so is by focusing broadly on immunity and prevention from birth onward.