Category: Pediatrics
New Year New Child: 5 Tips for Better Focus and Attention
It is almost 2020, a year that sounds more like science fiction than reality. As with every year, it’s a perfect time for us to look at the year behin [...]
Are Your Children Safe from Toxins?
In recent years, a number of studies describing an association between environmental toxins and adult heart disease, asthma, cancer, and other health [...]
Compassionate Healing Modalities for Children
Children…we all love those adorable, energetic, creative, sweet, loving, delightful, expressive little beings! But children don’t always exhibit these [...]
Natural Treatments for Childhood Anxiety
Anxiety disorders are becoming more prevalent in recent years. Adults and children alike suffer from various forms of anxiety, including extreme fear [...]
Meditation, Mindfulness and Yoga for Kids
Educators and parents alike are taking notice of the stress that surrounds our children on a daily basis. The stressors and demands of modern American [...]
A Naturopathic Approach to Pediatric Health
As summer wanes and the days begin to shorten, thoughts turn from beach trips and family vacations to classrooms and textbooks. For children, it’s th [...]
Nurturing Your Nature: The Benefits of Playing Outdoors
Adults frequently say, “Go play outside,” to their children without fully realizing the benefits that can come from outdoor play and getting dirty. Di [...]
Impact of Childhood Trauma and Stressors in Fibromyalgia
Traumatic experiences and stressors in childhood have historically been overlooked as predisposing factors in the development of various chronic pain [...]
It’s More Than Just a Knock on the Head
Concussions and head injuries are all over the news lately, especially now that football season is in full swing. They’ve even made their way to the s [...]
Making an Educated Decision on Childhood Vaccinations
“What’s your view on vaccinations?”
It’s a question I receive commonly in the office, and I love the opportunity to share a comprehensive, balanc [...]
10 Things Your Pediatrician Might Not Explain To You
I have worked in Pediatrics for over 20 years. My education and experience in Western medicine has been invaluable. I know where it excels and where i [...]
Autism Spectrum Disorders: Gut-based Interventions
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) the prevalence of autism is now 1 in 68. This is a 119.4% increase over the rate of 1 in 150 that wa [...]
A Mom Who Healed Autism and ADHD
Several years ago, my youngest son was showing signs of being severely autistic and my older son had PDD (and probably more had we tested him before w [...]
Maintaining Immune Health in our Children as they Return to School
The end of summer is always bittersweet… it’s been such a joy to watch our children run around carefree through the summer months… watching them get d [...]
Natural Remedies for Common Childhood Ailments: Part Two
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Homeopathy – A Safe, Effective, Non-Toxic Way to Help Your Child’s Mental Health Challenges
Here in Connecticut we are very much aware of the mental health challenges our children are experiencing given the increased diagnoses of ADHD and Aut [...]
Mercury, Fish, & ADHD – The Whole Story
Anyone paying attention to pediatric medicine over the past decade has noticed the dramatic increase in the incidence of attention and hyperactivity d [...]
Natural Remedies for Babies and Children: Where’s the user manual?
Having a user manual sure would make raising kids easy, except that every individual is different. Therefore every healthcare decision may also be dif [...]
Battling the Child Obesity Epidemic…Solved!
I have two children. They are young and healthy. I am grateful everyday for their health, but what about the baggage that they carry with them...their [...]
Natural Remedies for Bumps and Bruises and Knowing When to Call Your Doctor
It’s finally summertime and the kids are outside biking, hiking, swimming, at the playground, and playing sports. With these activities can sometimes [...]
Bug Bites, Tick Bites, and Bee Stings: What Every Parent Should Know
It’s that time of year again when the days are longer, weather is warmer, and the kids go outside to play. It’s also the same time of year that bugs, [...]
Sweeter Dreams: 10 Steps to Safe Slumber for Kids
While children are awake, parents are vigilant about keeping them safe, from holding hands while crossing the street to applying (and reapplying!) sun [...]
Conscious Kids Conscious Money
You taught them how to read and how to ride a bike, but have you taught your children how to manage money?
Since they probably don’t have much of it, [...]
Better Food Better Behavior
Would you like to see remarkable improvements in your children’s learning and behavior? Take a look at their diets–at home and at school.
A case st [...]