Discover new books on Goodreads
Meet your next favorite book
And when a blowup happens, they invoke uncertainty, something called a Black Swan (a high-impact unexpected event), after a book by a (very) stubborn fellow, not realizing that one should not mess with a system if the results are fraught
...more
“Having a record of well-child visits also protects parents, especially those who choose to follow an alternative lifestyle, from being accused of medical neglect. An ongoing record showing regular well-child visits goes a long way to negate such accusations, supposing they are ever made.”
―
―
“Our children do see a chiropractor weekly, and we do usually take the kids for annual visits with the pediatrician – but by no means do we feel we need all the usual visits. On the few occasions our children have been sick enough to warrant a call to the doctor (once each for our oldest two and never for our youngest), the chiropractor was our first stop and another local alternative doctor was our second.”
―
―
“Put two men together, and they will find something to argue about. Gather them into groups, and one group will find reason to oppress or attack another.”
― The Way of Kings
― The Way of Kings
“I'm a registered Republican, I only seem liberal because I believe that hurricanes are caused by high barometric pressure and not gay marriage.”
―
―
“GAPS Diet This diet is intended to heal gut damage in children, which may result in autism, ADHD, severe food allergies, or other outward symptoms. Children who have severe physical and behavioral problems may begin this diet in order to address the underlying causes, which is a so-called “leaky gut.” This means that the good gut flora that should be present isn’t, and that there are “holes” in the gut wall where undigested proteins are leaking through and into the bloodstream, sensitizing the child. There is also an overgrowth of pathogenic bacteria and likely, candida. The GAPS diet[2] addresses this and helps to actually heal the gut.”
―
―
Stephan’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Stephan’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
1,395 books
|
13 friends
317 books
|
8,279 friends
1,225 books
|
245 friends
2,784 books
|
83 friends
65 books
|
169 friends
152 books
|
43 friends
129 books
|
131 friends
176 books
|
44 friends
More friends…
Favorite Genres
Polls voted on by Stephan
Lists liked by Stephan