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 […]
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The common question I get in clinic is “Why should I spend money on organic foods? What is the […]
The Medical Reasons for choosing Organic vs Non-Organic Foods Read More »
Blog Post 3/3 – Constipation and Encopresis- Behavioral Management – I discussed in previous posts Common ways constipation can present
Behavioral Modifications to Treat Constipation and Encopresis Read More »
Post 1/4 – Nutrition Focus and Your Immune system Additional links about building the immune system: Post 2/4 –
Building Up Your Immune system for Back to School – Nutrition Read More »
An Amazing Family Thanksgiving calls for a Superstar Family Workout. Here is how it went down: We had a
The Fitness Domino Effect at Thanksgiving Read More »
As you might have seen on my Introduction page, I am a local pediatrician with one important Mission: Motivating
The Mission Begins: Educating Children on Nutrition and Healthy Habits in the Classroom Read More »
How can kids be motivated to move? How can we prevent them from being couch potatoes? What activities
Actions speak louder then words when it comes to kids being active Read More »
Did you know that cells within the taste buds generally live only for 10-14 days. So about a 1/3
How to Inspire Taste Buds to Like Healthy Eating Read More »
How do you hydrate your body? What happens when you are an athlete and need those very important “ELECTROLYTES”
Sports Drink Breakdown and the Connection to Poor Athletic Performance Read More »
Here are some rules and regulations that can help with Phone Usage in Teens: Phones need to be charged
Phone Habits of Teens and How To Improve them Read More »
Why high glycemic index foods turn to sugar and lead to fatigue, headaches, and memory issues.
Bagel Breakfast Breakdown and the connection to Fatigue, Headaches, Memory Loss Read More »
If you haven’t had at least one debate with someone over the Covid-19 vaccine then you most likely have been living under a rock for the last year. The amount of misinformation circulating about the virus, the vaccine, or the nation’s response is mind-boggling. My mission with this blog is to provide reliable information to families to help their children thrive. With that said, I have gotten lots of questions from my eczema families on whether they should consider the Covid-19 vaccine and if the vaccine will affect their eczema. Here is what you need to know.
A personal review from a Vegan who went Paleo to fit the trend.
Zinc plays a vital role in every one of our cells, but particularly in our skin. 5% of the body’s zinc is contained in the skin where it functions to keep our skin cells from becoming inflamed. It also stops the skin cells from producing inflammatory proteins which worsen eczema. Zinc also helps to stop mast cells from erupting. Mast cells are like big pinatas floating around our bodies ready to erupt and cause severe inflammation.