Molluscum Contagiosum: What Parents Need to Know
It seems about once a month, I get an email from parents asking how to treat their child’s wart(s). Typically, these parents are asking about molluscum contagiosum. These are common, yet irritating skin conditions that are common in childhood. They are caused by a virus and are easily transmitted through direct contact with the skin […]
Summer First Aid Kit: The All-Purpose Spray Your Family Needs
When we first discovered this essential addition to our summer first aid kit, we weren’t exactly looking for it. During the beginning of the pandemic, our integrative pharmacist Deb Allen was on the search for an effective, natural hand sanitizer that didn’t contain harmful toxins but was also effective against the virus. Of course, her amazing […]
4 Natural Remedies for Poison Ivy Relief You Need to Know
If you or your child has ever been plagued by the rash, pain, and discomfort that comes from poison ivy, you’ll want to tune in for these natural remedies for poison ivy. (Spoiler alert: There’s good news and bad news.) Why Our Bodies React to Poison Ivy Poison ivy contains an oily substance called urushiol, […]
Easy Homemade Healthy Summer Treats Your Family Will Love
It’s the 4th of July, it’s hot, and nothing hits the spot quite like a cold, healthy summer treat after a long day in the sun! If you take a stroll down the frozen treat aisle in the grocery store and pick up just about any box of frozen treats, you’ll most likely see a myriad of ingredients, artificial colors, and, of course, […]
Common Sunscreen Myths: What You Need to Know
There’s a number of common sunscreen myths these days. This mixed information can make it confusing to know what separates fact from fiction. Let’s see if we can clear up some common questions–and misconceptions–about sunscreen! Common Sunscreen Myths Myth #1: Sunscreen Causes Cancer False. According to current research, there is no evidence sunscreen causes cancer (as […]
Swimmer’s Ear: How to Prevent and Treat It
Swimmer’s ear (medical term otitis externa) is very different from the run-of-the-mill ear infection (otitis media). Swimmer’s ear is an infection along the ear canal, caused by the ear canal remaining moist for too long which leads to an ideal environment for bacteria to grow—thus creating an infection. In North America, 98 percent of cases of acute otitis externa […]
Summer Colds: How to Prevent and Combat Them
We were taught in medical school about the immune system, digestive system, and nervous system, but we learned about them as separate entities. However, that’s not really how the body works. Everything is connected. We don’t have fences in the body so inflammation in one area is inflammation everywhere. Dysfunction in one system, eventually leads […]
Pool Day Problems: How to Detox from Chlorine
Swimming is one of the best parts of summer — but if your kiddo has eczema or asthma, all that chlorine can come back to bite. The good news? With a few simple steps, we can detox from chlorine and keep pool days fun and flare-free. I’ve been an avid swimmer my entire life. (Take […]
How to Stay Ahead of Eczema Flare-ups in the Summer Heat
Temperatures are on the rise and summertime can be particularly challenging when it comes to managing eczema flare-ups. Warmer temps can leave our skin feeling extra itchy and more prone to flare-ups if we’re not mindful. And if you live in the South like me—well, let’s just say the humidity speaks for itself. Quick Tips […]
Eczema, Asthma, and Allergies in Kids: How to Beat Pollen
Seeing eczema, asthma, & allergies in kids has become an unfortunately common occurence in our practice. Just last month, I saw a sweet 2-year-old in my clinic who was struggling with severe eczema, relentless itching, wheezing (asthma), and recurrent ear infections—he’d even developed molluscum contagiosum (those little white viral bumps). The Relationship Between Eczema, Asthma, and Allergies in […]
