Household Triggers of Eczema: How to Reduce Irritants
Is your home making your child’s eczema worse? Let’s explore the hidden household triggers of eczema. I’ve talked a lot about how both the skin and the gut microbiome affect eczema. While these do have a profound impact on eczema, I want to shine a light on something that we often see fly under the radar: the environment inside your […]
No Sick Days: How to Keep Kids Healthy at School
The new school year is right around the corner (or has already begun!) and that means books, homework, and sometimes a sick child. Around this time of year, I get a lot of quesitons from parents who want to know what I recommend to help keep kids healthy at school. I can’t help with books or homework (sorry […]
Summer Constipation: How to Find Relief
If you read my blogs often, you know I talk a lot about diarrhea and bowel movements. Today, we’re talking about the other end of the spectrum… summer constipation. Constipation might not seem like a “summer thing,” but you’d be surprised how often it shows up when children (and adults) are out of their usual routine. This can be […]
How to Avoid Post-Pool Day Meltdowns
Have you ever Googled: “Why is my child losing it after swimming?” Your child is sobbing over a soggy Goldfish cracker. You’re gripping the steering wheel like it’s a stress ball. Sound familiar? Let’s talk about why pool days often end in total emotional chaos, and, more importantly, how to stop the meltdowns before they start. Here are three surprising […]
How to Treat Mosquito Bites: Our Body’s Histamine Response
Camping season is here… which means s’mores, swims, and… swarms of mosquitos (and their bites, unfortunately). So if you’re wondering how to treat mosquito bites, then you’ll want to keep reading. What is a mosquito bite, anyway? When a mosquito bites, it injects a tiny bit of saliva into the skin. This saliva contains proteins […]
Molluscum Contagiosum in Kids: What Parents Need to Know
Summer brings plenty of opportunities for kids to swim, play outside, attend camp, and spend time with friends. It is also a time when molluscum contagiosum in kids may become more noticeable, as close contact and shared surfaces can make this common viral skin infection easier to spread. Molluscum contagiosum in kids is a common […]
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 […]
Best Natural Remedies for Poison Ivy Relief This Summer
Poison ivy has a way of showing up at the worst possible time, which is why many families look for natural remedies for poison ivy as soon as symptoms appear. Your child is playing outside, hiking, helping in the yard, or running through the woods, and a day or two later, the itching starts. Then […]
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 […]
