After working with ADD/ADHD children and their parents for nearly 10 years, I have found two things to be true. The first and most important truth is that parents love their children and want desperately to help them with their health issues. Unfortunately, this love often conflicts with a second…
Cannizzaro Integrative Pediatric Center welcomes all parents to a FREE in-office event: How to Take a Natural Approach to ADD & ADHD. Join Dwight Franklin, DOM as he translates a 5,000-year-old Eastern system of medicine into easy-to-understand Western terms that you can discuss with your pediatrician. If you’re the parent…
Do you ever think about your family’s summer nutrition? If you’re like most of us, probably not. We aren’t as likely to get colds, our schedules aren’t as regimented with the kids out of school, and we have different activities with which to amuse ourselves. It’s also harder to plan…
Your cells don’t take vacations! That’s why we’re going to show you how to stay healthy in summer! Summer is no fun if you or the kids get sick! And wouldn’t it be great to IMPROVE your family’s health habits during the break? Summer can be a very busy time…
Having a healthy body image involves much more than achieving an ideal weight. Body image touches many areas of life, physically and emotionally, affecting not only self-esteem, but also the quality of relationships and general happiness and satisfaction with life. These days, teenage girls go through a multitude of changes…
We’re celebrating Mother’s Day with a special event for moms and teen girls on Thursday, May 11 at 6 pm. Mother’s Day Event: Girl Talk, Treats and Trunk Show! Join Nurse Mel, Certified Nurse Practitioner Sarah, and other special guest presenters. We’ll discuss important women’s health topics, such as body image,…
Optimizing nutrition for pregnancy ideally should begin prior to conception, continue through pregnancy and extend through breastfeeding. These are crucial times in a woman’s life to remain optimally nourished. A mother’s nourishment provides her child with the strongest possible health foundation while also protecting her own body from depletion. This…
The statistics concerning teenage nutrition are saddening. According to a study released by the National Health and Nutrition Survey in 2013, 80% of surveyed teenagers between the ages of 12 to 19 years old had a nutrient-deprived diet. Correlating with these statistics, 1/3 of teenagers had elevated or borderline cholesterol…
Having a holistic nutrition mindset is important. There are few variables that impact your ability to prevent disease more than what you eat every day. This is both an empowering and daunting thought, as you’re probably also thinking right now, “What am I going to fix for dinner?” Join us…
Homeopathic remedies have been used in healing for centuries. In the very early days of modern medicine, medical schools in this country taught homeopathy. The evolution toward pharmaceuticals (and other factors) slowly removed homeopathy as a pursuit of study in medical schools, but the art form has been far from…
Neurofeedback is an important tool for any integrative psychological treatment program. It is especially helpful for children on the autism spectrum, and those who have been diagnosed with ADD, ADHD or anxiety. Neurofeedback helps balance children (and adults) without drugs. It helps them focus, change behavior, and calm anxiety. As…
Neurofeedback has been in use for over 40 years, but is largely unknown, despite positive reviews for clearing symptoms of ADD/ADHD. Clinical findings have reported a success rate of 80% to 90% for clearing ADD/ADHD symptoms and a 70% to 80% success rate for clearing anxiety symptoms. Other studies have…
Eating right is a goal that you can rarely accomplish without planning ahead. Start with some strategic thinking and set yourself up for success. This doesn’t have to be difficult or drastic! You eat every day, so any small improvements you can make to your meals will add up to…
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. Natural Cold and Flu Prevention and…
Social Anxiety Disorder (also called social phobia) is an intense fear that a person has of being judged, evaluated negatively, or being seen poorly by others. This is an irrational fear, not just embarrassment. This level of fear inflicts high anxiety and causes a person to withdraw from social situations. …
Are you interested in cleaning with essential oils? You may already be familiar with using essential oils to alleviate stress or to create a welcoming environment. But you also may have heard that your household cleaning products contain toxins that harm your health. Essential oils get the job done and…
This year, you can do it—you can avoid holiday weight gain! Halloween is almost here, basically kicking off the holiday season. Just look around, and you’ll probably see Christmas sections in your area superstores. And at least one of your friends has posted a countdown on Facebook, right? For many…
Join us to learn some holiday eating tips–just in time! Let’s face it–the holiday season makes it more difficult to choose healthy foods. But you don’t have to either feel deprived OR gain weight during the holidays! Join health coach, Sarah Geha, for practical party advice, alternative food choices, and…
Do you love this time of year because “everything pumpkin” appears? Real pumpkin is healthy, but most pumpkin creations out there don’t use pumpkin at all and are loaded with sugar and other unhealthy ingredients. Real pumpkin in this smoothie recipe is surprisingly sweet and packs vitamin A, beta-carotene and…
If you’re planning to start or expand your family, it’s never too early to begin preparing for a healthy pregnancy. The steps you take now to support yourself physically, mentally and emotionally will pay off with a smoother and more enjoyable experience. 1. A Healthy Pregnancy Begins with Pre-Conception Planning…
You may wonder why a pediatric clinic would host an event concerning a wellness pregnancy. If you’ve been reading our monthly articles, you know that we are very concerned about the rise of chronic illnesses in children. A healthy mother has a much better chance of giving birth to a…
Neurological disorders in children — including ADD, ADHD and anxiety — are rising. Chronic ailments like allergies and eczema are also increasing in kids. In the title of Dr. Cannizzaro’s book, Answers for the 4-A Epidemic: Healing for Kids with Autism, ADHD, Asthma and Allergies, you’ll notice Dr. Cannizzaro calls…
ADHD, anxiety, and other neurologic disorders are on the rise in our kids today. The causes are multi-factorial, but there are also many effective, natural treatment options available to your child from Functional-Integrative and Oriental medicine. Join Dr. Cannizzaro and Dwight Franklin, AP to learn about the underlying causes of…
As children return to school, exposure to more germs and hectic schedules can take down your entire household if you don’t build a strong immune system! Functional-integrative medicine understands that lifestyle factors, when combined with an individual’s unique genetics, either support good health or contribute to chronic illness. A functional…