Summer 2024 is a great time to catch up on your reading!! Get yourself a nice cool glass of iced tea and peruse these popular articles. We hope you find them helpful! There is no more important topic during the summer (or most of the year in Florida) than water…
Anemia is commonly diagnosed in children. Anemia is caused by the body not having enough healthy red blood cells. Iron is needed for the formation of healthy red blood cells. Most individuals do not consume enough iron in their diet for healthy formation of red blood cells. The body needs…
Summer is a great time to catch up on your reading!! Get yourself a nice cool glass of iced tea and peruse these popular articles. We hope you find them helpful! Summertime brings with it opportunities to learn about specific health topics! Summer Nutrition Tips Organic Produce: When Is It…
When we started CIPC’s monthly newsletter back in February of 2016, we asked Dr. C to write down all the nutrition tips he could think up. That list subsequently got turned into 6 articles when we were stumped for topics! Dr. C was known for educating parents; it was one…
Juice Plus+ helps you bridge the gap between what you should eat and what you do eat, every day, with added nutrition from a wide variety of plant-based ingredients. It is the most thoroughly studied supplement on the planet, with over 40 peer-reviewed scientific studies published in prestigious journals. Twenty-one…
Not that we don’t enjoy seeing our patients, but our first responsibility is to prevent ill health to begin with! Here are some simple habits that can help keep you and your family out of the doctor’s office. Get 8 hours of sleep every night. Exercise at least 3 times…
Outstanding readers, it’s time for another edition of Dr. C’s food rules for eating healthfully! We asked Dr. Cannizzaro to compile a list of his top tips. Occasionally, we bring out the list of tips and prepare a handful of them for you with a short explanation. We hope you…
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. 1. Psychoeducational Evaluation: 3 Tips for Parents…
Happy New Year! 2020 is well underway. Can you say the same for your New Year’s resolutions? If so, good for you! Unfortunately, the statistics are not on your side. Most people give up on their resolutions by January 12. If that’s you, don’t feel bad. This does not mean…
While there is no ONE diet that is healthy for ALL people, there are a few guidelines for HOW to eat that will apply to most people. Mindful eating plays a big part in helping you make good food choices and maintain a healthy weight. Here are some of Dr….
“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,…
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…
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…
The abundance of holiday food might tempt you to disregard your healthy eating habits until January 1st. Don’t set yourself back by a couple of months! There are things you can do to have a delicious holiday, but still maintain your diet decorum. After all, there always seems to be…
Did you know November is Diabetes Awareness Month? As you will read, it has never been more important to learn about diabetes! At the tender age of 4, I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes (T1D), which ultimately led to my passion for medicine and my career choice as a…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 . ….
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