Teach Children to Respect Snakes & Never Touch Them
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
Take a Break From Alcohol and Send Your Hands to Rehab.
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
Melatonin: Can I use it to help my child sleep?
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
Dr Vivi’s Breakfast Challenge
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
Sleep and the Missing Sheep
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
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
Need a boost? Are you getting the COVID19 vaccine but not sure how to prepare? Here are some useful tips.
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
What’s growing under your mask?
Maskne (ˈMasknē/ ˈmæskni) Noun-Inflamed or infected sebaceous glands in the masked region of the face. For all of us who are masking at work and school, we have new friends growing on our chin and
Summer Safety and Drowning Prevention Tips
Summer is upon us and water safety should not be taken lightly. Drowning is the single leading cause of death in children ages 1-4. If you are a parent of a toddler PLEASE watch the
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