Omega-3s and Postpartum Depression: How to Support Moms
Mother’s Day is a reminder to celebrate everything moms give to their families. But it’s also a reminder that moms need support, too. One of the most important, and often overlooked, parts of a mom’s health is her brain and mental health. This is where the conversation about the connection between omega-3s and postpartum depression […]
Travel Stomach Bugs: What to Know Before Summer Vacation
Memorial Day is quickly approaching, which means summer vacation is right around the corner. Whether you’re heading out on a road trip, catching a flight, or planning time at the beach, this is one of the busiest seasons of travel for families. This means that we tend to see an increase in travel stomach bugs […]
Anesthesia for Children With MTHFR Variants: What to Know
Spring is one of the busiest times of year for pediatric procedures. While infections happen year-round, the combination of winter illness buildup and the push to resolve lingering issues before summer often leads to an increase in surgeries, for things like ear tube placement and other common procedures. Before undergoing surgery, it’s critical to understand […]
How Histamine Affects Your Child’s Brain: Support Focus and Mood
As we move into spring, many families notice a shift… and not always in the way they expect. What is surprising for many parents to learn is how histamine affects your child’s brain in profound ways. Allergy season ramps up, pollen is everywhere, and at the same time, kids are heading into end-of-year testing, exams, […]
Phosphatidylcholine Benefits: How to Support Cellular Health
One supplement I use often with the patients I see in my practice is PPC, or phosphatidylcholine. Phosphatidylcholine benefits are profound, and so it has rightfully earned the moniker in our office as “liquid gold.” It’s one of those foundational supports that works at the cellular level. Phosphatidylcholine is a major building block of cell […]
Mold Exposure Symptoms: How to Help Your Family Recover
If you or your child has ongoing congestion, sinus issues, eczema flares, asthma symptoms, headaches, fatigue, brain fog, digestive problems, or mood changes, mold exposure may be one piece of the puzzle. This is a topic more and more families are asking about. Mold exposure can be easy to miss, especially when symptoms overlap with other recurrent illnesses and chronic inflammation. As you read through this guide, […]
Natural ADHD Support for Kids: Finish the School Year Strong
As we move into spring, the school year starts entering its final stretch. For many families, this is when academic demands ramp up — state testing, big projects, and end-of-year exams or finals are just around the corner. At the same time, kids are feeling the pull of warmer weather, longer days, and the excitement […]
How to Help My Constipated Child: Pediatrician’s Guide
If you’ve ever found yourself Googling “how to help my constipated child,” you are not alone. Constipation is one of the most common concerns I see in pediatric practice — and one of the most stressful for families. Many parents come to me feeling overwhelmed and unsure what to do next. Their child may be […]
Food Allergies in Kids: How to Lower Risk With Early Exposure
It is allergy season, so most families are thinking about pollen, grasses, runny noses, and itchy eyes. But allergies are not just about what is floating in the air. Food allergies in kids are an important part of the conversation too. For years, earlier guidance encouraged parents to delay foods like peanut, egg, and other […]
How to Treat Teen Acne Naturally
When people think of pediatrics, many picture babies and young children. But pediatric care includes children and adolescents all the way through age 18, which means supporting some very real challenges that show up during the tween and teen years. One of the most common concerns I see during adolescence is acne. Parents often come […]
