Vaccines, Plant-Based Options, and Holistic Health: How to Find Balance in Pediatric Care

Here at the Franz Center, our goal is total health for every child, adult, and family in our care. Backed by more than 30 years of experience providing holistic pediatric care, we’re here to support parents in making informed decisions about vaccines for children, which supplements are best for their kids, and more. Here’s how […]
Natural Solutions for Managing Pediatric Anxiety and Stress

Life is stressful for all of us. Children today are more anxious than at any other time in history. About 11.6% of kids had anxiety in 2012, up 20% from 2007. During the COVID-19 pandemic, those numbers nearly doubled. Now, 20.5% of youth worldwide now struggle with anxiety symptoms, according to a meta-analysis of 29 […]
The Miraculous Case of Oscar the Dog

For those who wonder if acupuncture really does anything, I want to share the miraculous recovery of Oscar the Dachshund. It is a true story. Oscar is a 16-year old Dachshund who has had two disc surgeries-one in his neck, and one on his back. He lived with another dachshund, who died abruptly in 2017. […]
4 Reasons Why You Need to be Body Typed

S. Cornelia Franz, MD Ask any of my patients and their families and they will tell you that when you come see us at The Franz Center, there will always be a conversation about The Body Type System. Based on 6000 years of Chinese tradition and medicine, The Body Type System consists of an expert […]
Thought of the Day 07-06-18

“What day is it?” asked Pooh. “It is today,” answered Piglet. “My favorite day,” said Pooh.
Thought of the Day 06-29-18

“People who lack the clarity, courage, or determination to follow their own dreams will often find ways to discourage yours. Live your truth and don’t EVER stop!” – Steve Maraboli
Thought of the Day 06-22-18

Chinese Medicine has the same principles that have worked for over 5000 years. It sees the world in relation to five elements: water, wood, fire, earth, and metal. Our dis- eases can be very well explained and healed using these principles.
Thought of the Day 06-15-18

Before you speak think: T – is it True? H – is it Helpful? I – is it Inspiring? N – is it Necessary? K – is it Kind?
Thought of the Day 06-08-18

“Silence gives us a new way of looking at everything. We need this silence in order to touch souls.” Excerpt From: Mother Teresa. “Everything Starts from Prayer.”
Thought of The Day 05-23-18

Homeopathic Kali Bichromicum will help with early sinus infections – often faster than antibiotics.
