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Q: We have all been feeling poor;y this summer. Is something going around? Ans: There is always something going around. This year has been different. We have seen more high fevers and bad viral illnesses than in previous years. It is also HOTTER this summer than anyone can remember and so it is VERY […]
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Q: I am concerned my child might have thyroid problems. Can that be treated naturally? Ans: Yes it can be treated naturally. That i the short answer. The long answer is why are you concerned? This i best addressed in a visit face to face. Children with Downs syndrome are at increased risk for thyroid […]
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Q: Is fever dangerous? Ans: At 107 degrees- yes. Fever is a symptom like a runny nose. it is the hypothalamus in the brain (thermostat) that is reset because of an infection (whether viral or bacterial). Each persons body will react differently. Some children run high fevers and others low fevers. It is not how […]
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Q: Have you seen VAXXED? ANS: YES!! It was fabulous and I want to encourage everyone to go see it It is NOT about whether one should vaccinate or not. It is about the fact that there has been suppression of facts and a known connection between the MMR and autism. It has been extended […]
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Q: We are going on a cruise and I hate taking the medications for sea sickness. Do you have nay natural suggestions? ANS: YES! You can get one of those bracelets that hits the pressure points on the wrist and that helps. My FAVORITE though is homeopathic Tabacum 30c. Works great without the drowsy dopey […]
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Q: Does the Franz Center have different hours now? Ans: YES! we are so thrilled to have extended hours until 7 pm and we are Open Saturday 8-12 as well.We are also able to see adults now and offer the same quality of care in integrative medicine to adults as we offer to children.Call […]
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Q: We have been using Holle Formula (Cow & Goat blends) and are looking to take our child off at 12 months. What is your best recommendation on milk after 1 and supplements will he be needing? Ans: There are several options. Man is the only mammal to use another species milk …and the only […]
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Q; Can deep breathing really help? Ans: An absolute beyond a shadow of a doubt- YES. Breathing is both voluntary and involuntary and NUMEROUS studies show its beneficial effects. it is something we do ALL the time ALL day and night and yet when we control it for short periods of time, the benefits are […]
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Q: Is there anything natural I can do for my baby’s jaundice? he is 4 days old. Ans: Newborn jaundice is a normal process after delivery. The liver cannot handle the breakdown of the extra blood and so it gets stored as bilirubin in the skin and the organs- the concern is that if […]
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Q: Is there anything natural I can do for my baby’s jaundice? he is 4 days old. Ans: Newborn jaundice is a normal process after delivery. The liver cannot handle the breakdown of the extra blood and so it gets stored as bilirubin in the skin and the organs- the concern is that if the […]