Sports Physicals in Newport Beach: What Parents Need to Know
What a thorough sports physical checks, the red flags that pause clearance, and how to prepare so your child is cleared to play.
Are Your Children Getting Enough Physical Activity?
Below, I have summarized the recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regarding daily physical activity for children, adolescents, and adults. Children (3–5
Exercise Tips for Parents
Between parenting, being in a relationship, helping at school and working, how can you keep your body moving and fit? If you have tried and failed, you may just need a few hacks to
7 Reasons to Get Moving: Beyond the Sunshine – The Benefits of Exercise
If the sun shining in the sky isn't good enough to get out of your seat, here are a few more reasons to move it! 1. Exercise controls weight Any amount of activity
To soy or not to soy? That is the question.
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
Just Do It! Ways to Motivate
Our tasks and responsibilities at work and in the home are growing as the pandemic surges. We are running on empty. So why and how can you put exercise at the top of your “todo”
How much should my child be eating?
Whether your child gained the COVID “19” or just cannot keep weight on, it is important for you to know your child’s metabolic needs by age. You should also have a general understanding of your
How to Choose a Multivitamin for Kids
Is picking a multivitamin making you mad? As with Vitamin D and Essential Fatty Acids, sometimes it is necessary to supplement the healthiest of diets and lifestyles to prevent deficiencies. We do so for optimal
Good news about concussion treatment
Good news about concussion treatment....the AAP has adapted a more sensible approach! Any headache after head injury is a red flag for concussion. Doctors have had their hands tied with treatment options; the only accepted
Vitamin D – just do it!
How much Vitamin D do you need? Healthy adults need 1000-2000 IU of Vitamin D per day and children need 400-1000 IU. Breastfeeding moms need 5000 IU. Although you can get 425 IU in a 3-ounce