Stomach viruses are circulating in large numbers. Talk to your doctor about having access to anti-nausea medications for the little ones who can become dehydrated readily. There is no need to force food
Anemia happens when you have lower numbers of red blood cells (RBCs) than usual. RBCs contain hemoglobin, a protein that carries oxygen throughout the body. The body needs iron to make hemoglobin. Treatment
Diaper Rash can happen for any number of reasons. Most often it is associated with infectious diarrhea or food intolerances. Here are some tips on prevention and treatment: 1. AIR OUT THAT BUM, and ONLY
Children who are curious and handle rattlesnakes are often bitten. Children should be taught to leave snakes alone, to stay calm if they see one, and to notify an adult. Rattlesnakes (such
Do you or your children have cracking chapped hands from alcohol sanitizers? Follow these 3 steps and heal your hands in a week's time. Take a break from alcohol sanitizers. I recommend
For most of us we find our infants and toddlers waking us at 5 am with the time change that happened with Daylight Savings. Parents ask me whether Melatonin is an option and safe for
One serving of vegetables at every meal, including (and most importantly) breakfast. It’s easy if you stick to it as a family and don’t make exceptions. Print and post on the fridge
Cough and colds, school anxiety, and the monster under the bed have made many aware of the value of uninterrupted sleep. It’s a fact that our health, happiness, and at the very least, our
Because of their complex actions, phytoestrogens are one of the most controversial topics in nutrition. They attach to receptors in your cells and potentially affect the function of estrogen. Not all phytoestrogens function in the
Avoid using Motrin and Tylenol BEFORE the vaccine. Pain often comes the day after the vaccine so try to wait to use the analgesics and antipyretics at that time. Using these medications prior, is hypothesized
