Before COVID, we had a pre-existing health crisis in the U.S.—a chronic complex disease epidemic. Years ago, it was infectious disease and before—way back in the 1800s—it was vitamin deficiency. Now it’s cancer, heart disease and diabetes—all preventable because the number-one cause of these conditions is diet. According to the…
Cold and flu season generally occurs from October through May in the US, with a peak between December and February. There are many things that you can do to support your body and maintain your health throughout cold and flu season. What’s the difference between a cold and the flu?…
If you’re alive, you have stress. Isn’t that an understatement lately?! As the world continues to be a bit topsy-turvy, it’s worth taking a few minutes each day to mitigate the effects of stress on your mind, body and soul. Toward that effort, we’ve compiled a large list of stress…
If you missed any of our most popular articles, get yourself a nice mug of tea or hot cocoa and enjoy catching up. We hope the information we provide empowers you to help your family facilitate and celebrate the blessing of good health. 1. Psychoeducational Evaluation: 3 Tips for Parents…
A unique source of parenting tips can be found from an ancient Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) system called “The Five Elements.” Recognizing the personality types derived from this ancient system can help parents create a smoother, more fun family dynamic. Chinese Medicine practitioners refer to five primal forces or archetypes…
Who would have thought on New Year’s Eve 2019 that we were ushering in the most harrowing and bizarre year that most of us have ever lived through? The year 2020 has had us guessing from almost the very start. Though each of us has been affected in some way,…
Since COVID appeared, there have been no easy answers—especially those of the health variety. Now that the school year has begun, we pray you and your family can settle in and feel confident about the decision you have made about fall school attendance. We have been encouraging our families to…
You may have heard about CBD whether for oral or topical use. It’s one of Mother Nature’s medicines and may help alleviate symptoms of certain conditions. So, we thought we’d give you a brief overview of what it is, how it works and what it’s typically used for. What is…
Our salt room has been open and helping patients since January of 2018. We thought we’d take the time to answer a few of the most common questions about it. What does a salt room do? A salt room is a special spa-like room with salt-coated walls and floor. It…
In this interview, popular holistic physician Dr. Christiane Northrup shares her top 10 tips for women’s health: Get enough sleep: Proper sleep is essential for optimal health, and it helps metabolize stress hormones better than any other known entity. Meditate for at least 3-12 minutes each day, to calm and…
Endorsing “unplugged” family time may seem like a no-brainer. Of course, we all spend too much time in front of a screen of some sort. But how bad is it for us…really? And what can we do about it? We decided to ask our brain trust of experts to delve…
Essential oils have been used for centuries in a variety of ways. They’re known and used for their physical healing qualities, their therapeutic effects on the emotions and their literal cleansing abilities! Considering all aspects of life, essential oils can be used safely and effectively. “I believe that for every…
Happy New Year! 2020 is well underway. Can you say the same for your New Year’s resolutions? If so, good for you! Unfortunately, the statistics are not on your side. Most people give up on their resolutions by January 12. If that’s you, don’t feel bad. This does not mean…
Healthy eating, pure beauty regimes and natural home cleaning products are all important for maintaining your overall health. Do you need new ideas for healthy meals and non-toxic beauty and home care products? Join us for a live cooking class where our marketing manager (and home cook) Chrissy Mifsud cooks…
If you missed any of our most popular articles, get yourself a nice mug of tea or hot cocoa and enjoy catching up. We hope the information we provide empowers you to help your family facilitate and celebrate the blessing of good health. 1. Psychoeducational Evaluation: 3 Tips for Parents…
According to the National Eczema Association, over 30 million Americans are afflicted with eczema, or atopic dermatitis. It is an allergic inflammation of the skin, often beginning in infancy and appearing after a baby stops breastfeeding. The affected skin has raised, red eruptions that form scaling crusts with itching as…
Parenting is the toughest job in the world. Not only do your decisions as a parent affect your kids in the moment, they reverberate throughout their lives. If you’ve done a good job, your kids grow up healthy with good habits—and most importantly, stay happy! Which is all we really…
You hear a lot about toxins these days. The word is almost overused. What are toxins? Why are they so dangerous? Should you really be that concerned? 95% of cancers are caused by diet and environment. This startling statistic from Columbia University School of Public Health can be found in…
Even if you’re familiar with homeopathy, you may not have realized that for certain conditions, it is actually the best treatment option! Here at CIPC, we know that going “back to school” also brings kids “back to the pediatrician!” Almost immediately after the first bell rings, we begin seeing kids…
As part of its mission to provide holistic support to families, CIPC welcomes all parents to a FREE in-office parenting workshop, Guiltless Discipline, on October 10, 2019 at 6pm. Kids don’t arrive with an instruction manual, but when equipped with proven disciplinary techniques, parents can stop second-guessing themselves and banish…
Your skin is the largest organ of your body, so it only makes sense that it reflects your overall health, for the world to see! Beauty really is only skin deep but feeling good about yourself also lights you up from the inside, contributing to a vibrant outward appearance. Choose…
If you’ve always wanted to put together a homeopathic first aid kit to relieve common childhood boo-boos, join us and empower yourself with simple healing tips for beginners! Join Debi Wills, pediatric nurse practitioner, as she presents an informative workshop where you will discover helpful homeopathic first aid kit items…
While there is no ONE diet that is healthy for ALL people, there are a few guidelines for HOW to eat that will apply to most people. Mindful eating plays a big part in helping you make good food choices and maintain a healthy weight. Here are some of Dr….
Essential oils possess nature’s most luxurious body and home care ingredients! Luckily, they are also easy to use. After all, who has the time to fuss these days? But with just a little bit of effort, you can feel as clever as Martha Stewart herself when all your cleaning and…
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