“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 Asthma Sufferers…
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…
With permission from Bushel & A Peck blogger, Amy-Lyn. Check out all her recipes! These rich, decadent double-chocolatey cookies will delight your entire family and houseguests this holiday season. Shh…don’t tell them they’re healthy! Ingredients: 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 Tbsp water 1 very ripe avocado 1/4 cup maple syrup or…
Mark your calendar for a special Holiday Open House on Thursday, November 29th hosted by Cannizzaro Integrative Pediatric Center. Dr. Cannizzaro and staff cordially invite you to share in the holiday cheer and celebrate another year of holistic healing in Central Florida! Join us for wine and cheese, tour our…
We generally equate a healthy immune system with “not getting sick,” but did you know that your immune system controls your body’s defenses against both infections and inflammatory diseases? All infections are inflammatory to the body. The majority of childhood diseases are inflammatory diseases, which create redness, swelling, pain and…
Social skills are an issue for most kids these days, not just those diagnosed with social anxiety, autism, learning disabilities or ADHD. As you may have guessed, some aspects of our modern lives—electronic devices, the frenetic pace of life and changes in socialization—greatly contribute to the social skills deficits we…
Cannizzaro Integrative Pediatric Center welcomes all parents to a FREE in-office event, Social Skills Deficits: Tools Parents Can Use. Join Carol Miller, LCSW as she presents an interactive workshop designed to equip parents with specific social skills coaching techniques to try at home. Ms. Miller will provide you with an…
The kiddos are back in school, and while you heave a sigh of relief, that also means . . . here come the germs!! Colds and flu spike up and threaten immune health as the kids bring home an assorted blend of bacteria and viruses from school. And don’t forget about…
Mark your calendar for a special Fall Family Festival on Saturday, September 15, 2018 at 9:30 am to 11:30 am, hosted by Cannizzaro Integrative Pediatric Center and sponsored by our friends at XYMOGEN®. Dr. Cannizzaro and staff enthusiastically invite you and your family to a morning of fun! Join us…
The teenage years are challenging for both parents and teens. It’s a time of self-discovery and often confusing change. Changes in academic success tend to stand out. A teen may be wondering, What’s wrong with me? and parents may suspect behavioral issues. It can be hard to know the difference…
Cannizzaro Integrative Pediatric Center welcomes all parents to a FREE in-office event, Is It Teen Angst, Anxiety or ADHD? Join Sharon R. Thetford, Psy.D. as she explores the similarities between ADHD, anxiety and depression in teens and how to begin to distinguish them for proper treatment. Dr. Thetford will also present…
Have a hankering for produce? We crave lighter meals in the summer heat, just in time for the bounty of fresh fruits and veggies that become available. Coincidence? Or maybe that’s what Mother Nature intended! We can be reasonably certain, however, that Mother Nature never intended for us to eat…
Do the benefits of sunscreen outweigh the dangers? Safe sun exposure allows our bodies to create Vitamin D, a nutrient crucial to our health in many ways. Studies show that many Americans are deficient in Vitamin D. Sunscreen blocks the UVB rays that cause your skin to produce this vital…
There’s probably nothing more terrifying than struggling to draw a breath. Yet that is what millions of asthma sufferers experience when an asthma attack occurs. Asthma is the number one chronic respiratory disease in the US. It is chronic inflammation of the bronchial tubes in the lungs. The inflammation causes…
Discover natural allergy and asthma support therapies during our next in-office event! You may know about the connection between asthma and allergies, as allergies often cause asthma attacks. But did you know the great influence gut health has over respiratory health? Join Dr. C and Debi Wills, ARNP as they…
Everyone has their own personal microbiome. It is a collection of micro-organisms — bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa — that inhabit your body and outnumber your human cells by 10 to 1. You may be familiar with the advice to consume probiotics in order to colonize your intestines with “good bacteria”…
What is the gut-brain connection and how is that related to ADHD? Good question, and we’re glad you asked! As Dr. Cannizzaro points out in his book, Answers for the 4A Epidemic, that autism, ADHD, asthma and allergies can be traced to common causes. He says, “In short these patients…
Homeopathic medicine interests many parents as a drug-free, side effect-free treatment option. We get a lot of questions about it, so we asked our new pediatric nurse practitioner, Debi Wills, to answer a few. Debi has used homeopathy with patients for over 15 years and we’re fortunate to have her…
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