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: What Parents Need to Know
It seems about once a month, I get an email from parents asking how to treat their child’s wart(s). Typically, these parents are asking about molluscum contagiosum. These are common, yet irritating skin conditions that are common in childhood. They are caused by a virus and are easily transmitted through direct contact with the skin […]
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 […]
Healthy Bowel Movements: How to Stay Regular on Vacation
What’s more uncomfortable than talking about constipation or diarrhea? Actually experiencing it! But don’t worry, this blog breaks down a few things we can do to maintain healthy bowel movements on vacation so we can keep the focus on fun… not tummy troubles! It’s hard not to catch the travel bug, especially with spring break […]
Allergies and Inflammation During Pollen Season: What Parents Need to Know
If you or your child have seasonal allergies it’s imperative to understand how allergies and inflammation are related – especially if you live in the southeast (North Carolina, to be exact) like I do. When it’s pollen season here, it covers EVERYTHING. This is unfortunate for me because people already accuse me of waiting too […]
Histamine & Allergies: How to Manage Allergies Naturally
If you struggle with seasonal allergies and are looking for ways to manage them naturally, then you’ve come to the right place! You may have heard of the word “histamine,” or perhaps antihistamines (think BENADRYL® or Claritin®), but what exactly does that mean and what does it have to do with allergies? What Is Histamine? […]
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 […]
