Common Ways Constipation Presents in Children
What are the Common ways Constipation Presents in Children? Urinary Frequency – A common reason why young children under 6…
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Motivate Kids to Workout by Exercising with Them
I have workedout my entire life. From middle school, through high school, college and so on. My weight, mind set,…
Quinoa Crusted Chicken – Keep Recipes Simple And Kids Will Help With Dinner
Last week I went to a cooking class with my girlfriends at Sur la Table and we learned various recipes….
Breakdown of Organic Food Prices in Charlotte
Below you will find the price break down. I did not price out Whole Foods. Though a beautiful store, it has…
The Mission Continues: Teaching 5th Grade the Basics of Real Food
As you might have seen on my Introduction page, I am a Pediatrician in Charlotte, NC with a passion for…
New Years Resolution – Bringing Back Family Dinners, The Picky Eater Edition
Previously I discussed the importance of family dinners. There are many challenges to this family ritual, but none are more…
Cooking with kids means less pickiness
One way to get kids to be less pick and enjoy Family Dinners more, is to get them cooking in…
Fevers – What is a Parent to do?
Fever BASICS: It’s that time of the year, so let’s clear up a few basic things like FEVER in healthy…
Sleep Your Way to a Stronger Immune System This Cold and Flu Season
Enough sleep is just as important for good health as nutrition and exercise This is post 3/4 on Building Your…
Arsenic in Rice, Rice Cereal, Juice, Well Water. How to minimize your exposure
Based on the conference notes presented by Dr. Joel Foreman as mentioned in a previous post Medical Evidence on Organic vs…
WHAT TO EAT TO INCREASE OMEGA 3’s and DECREASE EXPOSURE TO MERCURY
As mentioned in a previous post, Medical reasons for choosing Organic vs. Non-Organic foods, I am sharing the latest data on…
Building Up Your Immune System for the Cold and Flu Season with Supplements
Post 2/4 On Building Your Immune System Additional links about building the immune system: Post 1/4 – Nutrition Post 3/4…
The Medical Reasons for choosing Organic vs Non-Organic Foods
The common question I get in clinic is “Why should I spend money on organic foods? What is the evidence?…
Behavioral Modifications to Treat Constipation and Encopresis
Blog Post 3/3 – Constipation and Encopresis- Behavioral Management – I discussed in previous posts Common ways constipation can present in…
Building Up Your Immune system for Back to School – Nutrition
Post 1/4 – Nutrition Focus and Your Immune system Additional links about building the immune system: Post 2/4 – Supplements…
The Fitness Domino Effect at Thanksgiving
An Amazing Family Thanksgiving calls for a Superstar Family Workout. Here is how it went down: We had a wonderful…
The Mission Begins: Educating Children on Nutrition and Healthy Habits in the Classroom
As you might have seen on my Introduction page, I am a local pediatrician with one important Mission: Motivating Children…
Actions speak louder then words when it comes to kids being active
How can kids be motivated to move? How can we prevent them from being couch potatoes? What activities do…
How to Inspire Taste Buds to Like Healthy Eating
Did you know that cells within the taste buds generally live only for 10-14 days. So about a 1/3 of…
Sports Drink Breakdown and the Connection to Poor Athletic Performance
How do you hydrate your body? What happens when you are an athlete and need those very important “ELECTROLYTES” as…
Phone Habits of Teens and How To Improve them
Here are some rules and regulations that can help with Phone Usage in Teens: Phones need to be charged in…
Bagel Breakfast Breakdown and the connection to Fatigue, Headaches, Memory Loss
Why high glycemic index foods turn to sugar and lead to fatigue, headaches, and memory issues.
Cereal for Breakfast and the Link to Inattention and Hyperactivity
Mornings can be chaotic, and it’s easy to reach for quick and convenient options like sugary cereals when getting your…
Making healthier choices
One of the many ways to get kids to make better choices, is to get them Cooking in the Kitchen…
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Does anyone else have little germ monsters running around your home? It often seems like my kids are having a…
7 Healthy Travel Snacks
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