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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
