Indoor Air Quality: Tips to Allergy-Proof Your Home
Did you know that indoor air quality can be up to five times more polluted than outdoor air? Mind blowing, right?! If your child struggles with allergies, we want to make environmental modifications to lessen their exposure as much as possible. Of course, we can’t cut down all the trees or dig up all the […]
How to Manage Allergies Naturally: Six Strategies
Early season pollen exposure can begin as early as February, and here in Charlotte, NC, it starts ramping up quickly by early March. If you or your child struggles with seasonal allergies (allergic rhinitis), understanding what’s happening in the body is key. In this blog post, I’ll explain the role histamine plays in allergy symptoms […]
Natural Alternatives to Ibuprofen: Proteolytic Enzymes to the Rescue!
Many people don’t realize that the typical over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medications, such as Ibuprofen, block an essential part of the natural inflammatory process, leaving the body needing repair. But don’t worry, there are natural alternatives to Ibuprofen! Natural Alternatives for Ibuprofen Proteolytic enzymes, such as the HKHM PureZyme and the HKHM ProZyme, offer a great natural […]
How to Treat the Flu, Common Colds, Pneumonia, and RSV
If you’ve been reading my blogs and emails for a while, you’ve probably read some of my tips for preventing common winter illnesses. While prevention is always the best medicine, we still get sick sometimes. Let’s talk about how we can treat the flu and other viruses like the common cold, pneumonia, and RSV. Are Fevers Ok […]
Anxiety and ADHD in Students: How to Minimize Symptoms and Side Effects of Medications
It’s pretty common these days to have a child (or children) that struggle with both anxiety and ADHD. While this combination can make for a tough school year, there’s things we can do to minimize the effects of anxiety and ADHD in your precious, young students. It’s understanable why school to tends to cause anxiety […]
Top 3 Immunity Boosters: Simple Tips for a Healthier Season
As we transition in and out of seasons, especially winter, a common question that comes up in my practice is about what we can do to give our immune system an extra boost. Making it through these seasonal transitions unscathed from seasonal illnesses may seem like a daunting task to take on. But the good news is […]
Marketing Myths about Dairy: The Real Path to Strong Bones in Children
I’m sure you remember the commercials from the early 90’s featuring celebrities with those unforgettable milk mustaches, touting the prominent message that milk = strong bones. But does the scientific literature uphold that claim? In Chapter 7 of my book Healthy Kids, Happy Moms I discuss this topic in-depth. I include analysis from two leading […]
Eczema Impacts Every Aspect of Life: A Success Story
When kids get the right cellular and digestive support, their systems make progress over time! For example, we had a young patient whose eczema was widespread and causing significant itching. Their symptoms were impacting almost every aspect of their life and, therefore, every aspect of their entire family’s life. The parents had tried everything doctors recommended with no relief. The […]
What Every Parent Should Know about Eczema and Gut Health
I’ve often shared the three things I wish I’d learned in medical school about treating eczema: the importance of the gut microbiome, the skin microbiome, and nutrition. In this blog, I’m going to take more of a deep dive into the relationship between eczema and gut health. Eczema (and other skin conditions) is a reflection of […]
Healthy Alternatives for Breakfast and Lunch During the School Year
School lunches are notoriously unhealthy. French fries, pizza, chips–oh my! These foods are typically engineered with unnatural, inflammatory ingredients and additives such as seed oils, preservatives, and artificial colors. Plus they offer little nutrients. No thanks! Feeling full and satiated is so important to be able to feel good and stay focused while at school. […]
