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Q: DO we have to do the newborn screening on our baby? Ans: Great question. The newborn screening screens for congenital hypothyroid- which can cause mental retardation and is 100% preventable when found in this screening. It also screens for PKU (phenylketonuria)- an inborn error that can cause mental problems and is preventable with […]
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Q: What is the purpose of vitamin D and the consequences of being chronically vitamin D deficient. Thanks! Ans: Great question. First -Vitamin D is not a vitamin . It is a hormone. It is manufactured in the skin from exposure to sunlight. Its precursor is Cholesterol and the cholesterol is transformed in the liver […]
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Q: I have a question about your 10 shot delayed schedule. If someone wanted to be even more selective but not totally abstain, What would you recommend as the top 5 most necessary vaccines from your alternative list? For example, which diseases would be the most severe that you would want to avoid because the […]
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Q: My children have bad allergies in the spring. Is there anything natural I can do? Ans: YES! There are numerous things we can do. If your child has not been allergy tested we can do that.It helps to know what things your child is allergic or not allergic to. You can encase their pillows […]
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Q: Is there a natural med out there for babies with reflux? If so, what’s the proper dosage for an infant? Thanks so much in advance.. Ans: Yes there are natural treatments for reflux. -Mom should avoid dairy and gluten if she is breast feeding. -We have an herabceutical- Stomach Tea (also called Digest the […]
Thought of the Day
Autism is 1:68 in the US. Vaccines have been linked to it in 2=3 court cases in the last 3 years! And it is projected to be 1:2 by the year 2032.
Thought of the Day
We must teach our children to be safe- not afraid.
Thought of the Day
The longer I take care of families, the simpler I realize things are! Eat well, play hard, work not so hard, drink water, and find time to be still…
Thought of the Day
While we live in a age of information overload and technological advancements- it is important to stay simple! Play outside, play board games….talk to each other and our children.
Thought of the Day
We recommend everyone be gluten free and dairy free as both can cause allergies, eczema and other problems.
