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…
Learning disabilities should not define your child. Many children who have learning disabilities are actually gifted in other ways. The story goes that Einstein didn’t speak until he was four years old. Thomas Edison was bad at math. These famous (and successful) icons probably just had different learning styles. Through…
If you’ve ever wondered why we choose to practice Integrative Medicine here at Cannizzaro Integrative Pediatric Center, this case study should make it very clear why we believe it to be the only way to diagnose and treat kids (or anybody else). A three-year-old came to our center because of…
A learning style is how we process information and store it in our brain. If you’ve ever had difficulty helping your kids with homework, it may be because your learning style is at odds with theirs. Arm yourself with knowledge about your child’s preferences (and your own) and end the…
Did you know that food allergies could be responsible for your child’s bedwetting, ADD or chronic ear infections? You may find this strange, since last time you checked, the intestines were located nowhere near the ears. You might think food allergies would cause gastrointestinal issues such as diarrhea, gas or…
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…
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