Memo to Santa—Better Watch Out, Keep the Chemicals Out! Dr. Martha Howard, MD, Dipl. Ac. NCCAOM Treating children exposed to air pollution, toxic chemicals and other pollutants costs $76.6 billion dollars a year. This is a big issue around the holiday season, with its chemically scented candles and potpourris, gifts of lotions, soaps and sprays [...]

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Your financial upbringing:how childhood shapes your money habits Julie Murphy Casserly,CFP® The school year is well underway for millions of children around the country who are grappling with the difficulties of being  kids  – issues we adults can forget at times. Our problems – office politics, the mortgage, caring for aging loved ones – seem [...]

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Children’s dentistry update: See the movie! Kevin M. Boehm, DDS We enjoy working with our young patients and understand that they have different needs when visiting the dentist. We try not to push children so they end up fearful of the dentist’s office. We want their visit to be as fun and comfortable as possible, [...]

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Sweet deception: Sugar lurks in unexpected places Raymond G. Hatland DDS Most parents take great care to monitor their children’s sugar intake, so when a dentist tells them their children’s teeth show signs of decay it comes as an unpleasant surprise. Tooth decay is caused by frequent exposure to foods containing carbohydrates (starches and sugars). [...]

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Healthy school lunches – organic brown-bagging Martha H. Howard, MD Turkey, ham, or almond-butter-and-jam sandwich Potato chips Carrots Apple, tangerine, organic fruit twists, or organic apple sauce Organic chocolate bar or cookies Water Isn’t this is a lunch any kid would love? But first, what not to do! If you choose breads with a list [...]

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Prevent pollution related illness in your family Martha H. Howard, MD Children are susceptible to illnesses caused by air pollution and exposure to toxic chemicals and other pollutants – asthma, cancer, autism and ADD are among the most serious – and costly. And children with existing allergies to common airborne allergens like tree pollens, grass, [...]

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Indoor chemical pollutants make children sick: Tips to avoid exposure Martha H. Howard, MD Treating children exposed to air pollution, toxic chemicals and other pollutants costs $76.6 billion dollars a year. According to a study sponsored by Kresge Foundation, done at Mt. Sinai School of Medicine, and reported in the May 2011 issue of the [...]

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Fluoride – How much is too much? Tips to protect your family Kevin M. Boehm DDS “Keep out of reach of children. If more than used for brushing is accidentally swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.” Ever wonder why this warning is placed on toothpastes containing fluoride? Studies show [...]

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To sweat or not to sweat Dr. Helen Lee, DC Fever and aches and pains, oh my! Many people don’t enjoy when their bodies don’t feel well and do whatever they can as quickly as they can to get rid of the symptoms. But what if symptoms arise for our benefit? Symptoms are cues to [...]

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Childhood fever Martha H. Howard, MD One of the biggest health worries for parents is a child with a fever. The American Academy of Pediatrics recently published guidelines for pediatricians regarding the advice they should give parents when they are called about this issue. Click here for a short summary from the AAFP. They emphasized [...]

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Can Kids Be “Cured” of Their Peanut Allergies? by Martha H. Howard, MD Peanut allergies are scary. Peanuts can be a hidden food ingredients. Other foods that are not “supposed” to contain peanuts can be contaminated by invisible peanut particles found on processing machinery. Some food (such as chili) may have peanut butter as a [...]

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Five Best Snacks for Kids by Dr. Melody Hart, ND With their smaller stomachs, kids may not eat much in one sitting, but they do eat often. The problem is, children are not only notoriously picky eaters, they’ll usually fight for sugary junk food. It’s a constant struggle to find snacks that are both appetizing [...]

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A Healthy Back-to-School Diet Teens Can Live By by Dr. Melody Hart According to the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychology, between 16 and 33 percent of children and adolescents are obese. Additionally, obesity costs U.S. citizens an estimated $100 billion a year. A healthy diet for teens is essential to keep stress under [...]

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Summer Sports for Kids: How to keep them safe, prevent injuries and still have fun by Dr. Richard Ezgur As summer approaches, your children’s excitement to get outdoors and play should be met with an equal measure of precaution on your part. Although more common in adults, children are also vulnerable to muscle pulls and joint [...]

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Money Rules for Kids by Julie Murphy Casserly, CLU, ChFC, CFP® We all know that money does not grow on trees, nor does it fall from the sky. However, many parents are subconsciously teaching their children the exact opposite through their money behaviors. The sooner you erase this idea from your kids’ minds, the more [...]

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Germs or No Germs? by Dr. Kristina Sargent, DC There is a rising sentiment that we have become too clean! But wait, isn’t cleanliness next to Godliness? Well, not exactly according to of us who believe that the immune system needs to be challenged, naturally. The Hygiene Hypothesis basically states that our bodies need to [...]

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A Pound O’ Dirt Before I Die by Dr Kristina Sargent “Mommy, mommy, I got to go potty”, I looked around, no potty and no one in site, so I told my 5-year old son, “go find a bush,” to which he said, “is this bush okay?”, “it doesn’t matter which bush Cooper.” We were [...]

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Meditation for Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity by Patrick Andries Many people today, especially younger people, are being labeled as having a deficit of attention, often with hyperactivity. This is called either Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD). This diagnosis is so prevalent in our culture that many consider it to be [...]

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Indigo, Crystal, Star Kids & Rainbow Children by Karen Erickson Science is showing that there is a new evolution of the human species that is happening in the genetics of many of the children that have been born since the 1980’s. These new children are referred to as the new spiritual children of today or [...]

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  Don’t Stress During Tests: Natural Ways to Prepare for a Successful Exam by Ian Wahl, LaC With mid-terms and finals just around the corner, many students have difficulty concentrating and experience high anxiety. This high anxiety often leads to unsuccessful test taking. Put down the energy drink. There are natural remedies to help boost [...]

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Multi-Sensory Children by Therese Rowley, Ph.D. All children are gifted. And although it often goes unsaid, it is undoubtedly our job as adults to seek out, evoke, and name the giftedness in each child. It is vitally important that we identify gifts, because people cannot see their own gifts except when they are recognized in [...]

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Healing the Hidden Emotional Stressors of Highly Sensitive Children by Harry Hong Ph.D, OMD , L.Ac. Are you aware that victims of childhood abuse can have a lot of serious health troubles in their lives? It seems like the abuse has altered how our body’s immune system functions. It is the same case for sensitive [...]

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It’s Back To School Time For The Highly Sensitive Children! by Dr Harry Hong, PhD, OMD According to Dr. Elaine Aron, Highly Sensitive Children, are easily overstimulated and require informed parenting in order to prevent temper tantrums, stress illnesses and the avoidance of pleasurable group activities. Changes in life are very hard on Highly Sensitive [...]

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How to Fight Autism Holistically by Malina Chin, OTR/L L.Ac. Autism is a disorder that impacts 1 in 150 children. Children may appear to meet the milestone until about 18 months when symptoms appear. There is often decreased language, lack of emotional response, and repetitive motor movements. Diagnosis of the symptoms includes lack of social/emotional [...]

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Children Addicted To TV Run Higher Risk Of Spinal Problems by Dr Helen Lee An article in the November 8, 2004 edition of the “Daily Record” from Glasgow in the United Kingdom, reports on a study showing that children who watch TV for large amounts of time are more likely to suffer spinal problems and [...]

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Autism by Malina Chin OTR/L LAc. MSOM Autism has devastated more families this generation than any natural disaster. It is likely that you or someone you know has a child with autism. The typical autistic child starts life as a seemingly normal child until about 18 months when the stereotypical behaviors of spinning, loss of [...]

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Back To School Swine Flu Precautions by Dr Martha H Howard Vaccination Precautions I do not feel it is wise to receive swine flu vaccination for grade school children at this time. The vaccines being developed are to contain the “adjuvant”—a chemical that induces greater immune response—squalene, which is known to cause a harmful immune [...]

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Pain Management For Children by Dr Mark Sobor Children feel pain, just as adults do, but have a hard time explaining what hurts. Their pain can result from either physical or emotional reasons. It’s up to parents to do a little detective work to see what is causing the pain. The most common causes of [...]

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Non-Toxic Approaches To Childrens Dentistry by Dr Steven Koos, D.D.S., M.D. 1. I am very interested in your new Eco-Friendly DentistryTM practice. Can you tell me what makes it different from other dentists? Since this is a new concept and we actually coined the term, it is probably best to define what Eco-Friendly DentistryTM actually [...]

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The Top 5 Superfoods for Kids by Dr. Jaena Stanley Gonzaga Would you want your child to live a healthier and well nourished life? Children, nowadays, need the most impeccable guidance from the parents to help them live a wellness lifestyle. Now is the time to help our children break the unhealthy eating patterns that [...]

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Kids as Athletes by Robert C. Scott, D.C. Participation in athletics is a necessary part of growing up. The need for sports is especially great because obesity affects 25% of American children, and only 35% of school age children meet the criteria for fitness. However, we must realize participation in athletics does not come without [...]

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Memo to Santa—Better Watch Out, Keep the Chemicals Out! – by Dr. Martha Howard, MD Financial upbringing: childhood shapes your money habits – by Julie Murphy Casserly,CFP® Children’s dentistry update: See the movie! – by Kevin M. Boehm DDS Sweet deception:sugar lurks in unexpected places – by Raymond G. Hatland DDS Healthy school lunches – [...]

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Preparing for your Spring Athletic Season by Robert C. Scott DC CCSP Prepare for your spring sports adventure by first receiving a pre-participation exam. This examination is done months before the actual date of beginning the sports activity and is in addition to the typical physical examination done by an athlete’s family doctor. Get your [...]

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How to Get Kids in Shape after the Holidays by Dr Harry Hong, Ph.D, OMD , L.Ac. Holiday is fun but can be very stressful. The stresses are basically adrenal stress and dietary stress. Adrenal stress is from playing too much and not sleeping enough. Our body has an internal rhythm that follows the sun [...]

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Chinese Medicine For Children by Qiying Jiang, Lic. Ac. How do you develop healthy habits in children through the wisdom of Chinese Medicine? The middle burner in Chinese Medicine is the heart of the digestive system. A vivid analogy of the middle burner is a fuel-burning stove that heats a house. Digestion is the stove [...]

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Children and Food Allergies by Martha H. Howard, MD Everyone knows about the type of food allergy that causes an immediate reaction. The response can range from hives, to life-threatening anaphylactic shock. This type of allergy has received the most attention in standard medical practice here in the United States. It is known as a [...]

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