Is your “picky eater” actually suffering from a sensory processing disorder? Sensory processing disorders are often overlooked, or mistakenly labeled as a symptom of a behavioral disorder, instead of being seen as a clue to the underlying cause of a child’s behavior. Do you ever stop to think about how…
How many times have you heard it: “Oh, he’s a picky eater.” How many times have you said it? Do you know if your child’s picky eating is behavioral or sensory-based? How would you know the difference? This is a rare topic that every parent must be aware of—and share…
WHAT you eat is important to your family’s health and nutrition, but HOW you eat is important, too. Did you know that studies have linked regular family meals with higher grade point averages and greater self esteem? Join Carrie Holt, Integrative Health Coach, who is on a mission to bring real…
You take your vitamins to ensure your health is top-notch. Do you know the right supplements to take–and the correct amounts–for your individual body and best health? Everyone is unique. Therefore, your vitamin and nutrition needs are also unique. Your individual health issues, lifestyle factors and genetic makeup can affect your…
Inflammation has more to do with getting sick than you might think. We generally equate a healthy immune system with “not getting sick”, but did you know that your immune system controls the body’s defenses against both infections and inflammatory diseases? All infections are inflammatory to the body. The majority…
Sometimes, the list of “what NOT to eat” seems a bit daunting. Hormones, GMOs, refined foods, additives, etc . . . the list goes on and on! Here are some quick basics from Dr. Cannizzaro: Eat Whatever You Want If You Cooked it Yourself. When you cook, you know exactly…
Cold and flu prevention is important for that difficult time of year when your kids collide with all types of viruses. Statistics show that, on average, children will acquire two viruses per month during their first year of daycare or school, each lasting 10 to 14 days. If you do…
What you eat has an enormous impact on your health! Eating a natural diet gives your body the building blocks it needs (vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients, etc.) to keep up all its important processes. Namely, your immune system! Our holistic pediatrician likes to recommend foods that are good for your body’s…
What’s to eat? A question you probably hear more than once a day. We all know it’s important for our nutrition to eat healthy meals and snacks because 1) it grows strong kids and 2) it teaches our kids how to eat when they cook on their own (not soon enough,…
If your child suffers from any kind of food or environmental allergy, you know that its effects can range from miserable to life threatening. We have seen allergies become more and more common in our children–even occurring as early as birth! Allergies are an inflammatory condition where your child’s immune…
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