Mold in Schools: How to Fight Back Against Environmental Toxins
Here’s a not-so-fun fact about mold… According to recent studies, up to 50% of schools in the U.S. have indoor air quality issues, which often lead to mold growth and contribute to exacerbations of asthma, allergies, and eczema among children.1 It’s definitely not an ideal situation, but no need to add a hazmat suit to […]
Asthma: Is Wheezing the First Sign?
When I know a child has an increased risk of asthma or any other type of inflammatory issue like allergies, constipation, or reflux, I look at the bigger picture and ask, How can I reduce this child’s overall systemic inflammation?
Inflammation and Recurrent Illness: A Parent’s Guide
Inflammation is an intricate, complex response by the whole body to what it perceives as a threat.
Treating Childhood Asthma at the Cellular Level: Case Study
In traditional medicine, asthma is often considered a lifelong diagnosis, but with an integrative approach, symptoms can be well-controlled or even resolved. Asthma is a condition involving the narrowing of airways and excess mucus production, leading to wheezing, coughing, and difficulty breathing. In traditional medicine, doctors manage asthma with inhaled steroids, which aim to keep […]
