Colic, eczema and food intolerances are common conditions, even in babies who are otherwise healthy. Even if you do everything “right,” toxins in our environment and food can cause these and other baby woes. Many parents do not realize that small symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, skin rashes, and…
Even a healthy baby can experience colic, reflux, allergies, eczema and food intolerances. The key is correctly diagnosing the root cause of these common concerns. These are all conditions that tend to recur and can lead to more serious inflammatory illnesses if not treated at the source. Even if…
After spring break, you might notice your child struggling to get “back to the grind” in school. He or she might find it hard to focus on work instead of sunshine, playtime, and friends. Here is Dr. Craven’s Natural Focus Checklist!
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…
Are you ready to end the family food feud? 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…
Our nutrition workshop will show you WHAT and HOW you eat is important to your family’s health and nutrition. 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…
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…
Inflammation has more to do with getting sick than you might think. We generally equate a healthy immune system with “not getting sick.” 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 of…
Do you often wonder how to make the healthiest food choices? Sometimes, the list of “what NOT to eat” seems a bit daunting. Hormones, GMOs, refined foods, additives . . . the list goes on and on! Here are some quick basics: Eat Whatever You Want If You . ….
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…
Our holistic health providers offer nutrition tips for foods that are good for your body’s systems, and delicious, too! 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…
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, right?!) Dr. Cannizzaro imparted many words of wisdom over the years regarding…
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…