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 breast feeding. The affected skin has raised, red eruptions that form scaling crusts with itching…
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…
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 with sniffles, coughs, stomach aches and playground injuries. Even if you’re familiar with homeopathy, you may not have realized that for certain…
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…
Are your personal care and home care products harming your family? Non-toxic, environmentally friendly and multi-purpose essential oils are smart and healthy alternatives to store-bought products. They are also fun and easy to use! Join Tillie Alenikoff, Registered Aromatherapist, as she shows you how to safely and effectively use nature’s…
“You are what you eat.” How many times have you heard that old adage? It probably has never been truer than now. Many health experts agree that our Standard American Diet (SAD), has caused an overall deterioration in health. Add in exposure to toxins, lack of exercise and insufficient nutrients,…
You can make a big difference in your whole family’s focus, behavior and mood when you’re armed with a little knowledge and some simple steps! Living with healthy habits doesn’t have to be hard—but you do need to get the whole family on board! Join Sheri Johnson, Certified Transformational Health…
Managing environmental allergies naturally is a specialty of our office. An allergy is an exaggerated response of the immune system to specific substances that normally pose no threat to the human body. These substances, or allergens, elevate specific antibodies and can cause sneezing, coughing and itching. Allergic rhinitis (hay fever)…
When a child struggles in school, teachers and pediatricians may recommend a psychoeducational evaluation. This testing process measures a child’s academic achievement levels, cognitive skills and information processing abilities. It can also uncover behavioral and emotional issues and learning disabilities. The testing aims to find the source of the child’s…
Has your child been diagnosed with ADD? If your conventional healthcare practitioner took a generic approach to reach an ADD diagnosis and treatment program, you may have found that the recommended therapy did not work or possibly made your child’s symptoms worse. An ADD diagnosis today is a general label…
Does your child have average learning assessment scores, but still struggles? Are you confused about what the numbers mean or suspect there’s more to know? Join Lynn Arnold from Learning Strategies, LLC as she presents the meaning of these scores, what they say about how your child learns, and how…
A diagnosis of ADD alone is often not sufficient to address the various symptoms and behaviors of the condition—because there are actually 7 types of ADD, each presenting subtle differences that require distinct therapies. Join Dwight Franklin, DOM as he describes the seven types of ADD, the areas of the…
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. ADD/ADHD: A Chinese Medicine Perspective Can Laser…
Food for Thought… When you think about it, there are two main “imbalances” during the holidays. The imbalance of stretching yourself too thin (both time and budget-wise) and overindulgence when it comes to food, especially sugary ones. Tips for Overcoming Time Imbalances Too often, the giving of gifts is out…
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