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The silent epidemic affecting 54% of U.S. children

September 7, 2023

One in two America children has a diagnosed chronic health condition such as an autoimmune disorder, a neurodevelopmental disorder, diabetes or obesity or a mood or behavioral disorder. 54% of…

Parasites & The Full Moon – What’s the connection?

August 31, 2023

It may sound like some “woo woo” science but many people report amped up symptoms around the full moon. Could parasites be to blame? What are parasites? Parasites are organisms…

Do you know what’s in your child’s school-supplied lunch?

August 24, 2023

School lunches and snacks can make up 30-50% of your child’s daily food intake, so make them count! The unfortunate reality is that we CANNOT rely on school-supplied lunches to…

Top tips to make back-to-school a success!

August 17, 2023

✅ Support the immune system! As the new school year approaches, ensuring your child’s immune system is strong and ready is a top priority! ✏️ Here are some natural ways…

Breastfeeding tips for new moms

August 10, 2023

Here are 10 breastfeeding tips for the new moms out there: 1: Patience, Mama! Breastfeeding might take time, so be patient with yourself and your baby. It’s a learning process for…

How to eat to heal your gut! + 4 easy, nourishing recipes!

August 3, 2023

Gut health has a direct relation to what you eat and drink! Processed foods, added sugars, seed oils, alcohol, etc all cause inflammation in the gut and can lead to…

Itchy, red rash after a day at the lake? What is swimmer’s itch?

July 27, 2023

Sometimes you may bring home more than memories from a day at the lake… We have been seeing a lot of swimmer’s itch this year! Swimmer’s itch (cercarial dermatitis) is…

Popular obesitydiabetes drugs linked to increased risk of suicide. 1

Childhood obesity is on the rise. Medications are NOT the answer!!

July 20, 2023

In January of 2023, the American Academy of Pediatrics updated its guidelines for evaluating and treating childhood obesity for the first time in 15 years, recommending early and intensive treatment…

Watch out for these poisonous plants!

July 14, 2023

Keep your eye out when enjoying time in nature! Illinoisans, we have all 3!! Approximately 85% of the population will develop some type of reaction to Poison Ivy, Oak or…

Tongue-tie. Yes, it’s a big deal!

July 6, 2023

If your pediatrician tells you they’re not a big deal, it’s time to get a new one! Not all tongue-ties may cause issues, but they could sometimes lead to…

How can I help protect the air quality inside my home?

June 29, 2023

If you live in the Midwest, you may have noticed a campfire smell and/or smoky haze in the air the past few days… it’s caused by smoke drifting into our…

Is PRIME drink really any healthier than Gatorade? Let’s take a look!

June 22, 2023

Do you have school-aged kids? If so, there’s a good chance they’ve come home begging for this recently. “All their friends are drinking it.” It’s everywhere at every kid’s sporting…

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