Organic refers to the way agricultural products--food and fiber--are grown and processed. It is an ecological system that relies on healthy, rich soil to produce plants that resist pests and diseases. Organic farming prohibits the use of toxic and...
In the 21st century, thus far, most people with inhaled anthrax have lived through it, thanks to the availability of powerful combination antibiotics, aggressive IV hydration, & intensive support to breathing and blood pressure. Stanford...
Occasionally, time with our children feels endless and overwhelming. They have energy -- we don't! I often hear parents say they wish they had some of their children's energy. Let me tell you a powerful secret. There is a way! Click here to read...
Many babies spit up. A few, though, gradually eject larger quantities of breastmilk or formula until they are barely keeping anything down. This can be caused by a condition called pyloric stenosis, where the muscular valve at the base of the...
Many people feel like ongoing wheezing with occasional flare-up physician visits, ER visits, and/or hospitalizations are to be expected for children with asthma. Viral respiratory infections often lead to flare-ups that are treated with unnecessary...
Currently, children under the age of 2 are not required to be in any kind of safety restraint on aircraft during takeoff, landing, and periods of turbulence. They are often held on the lap of an adult. This has lead to preventable injuries and...
PCBs are environmental toxins known to be transferred from mothers to babies across the placenta - and to damage babies’ mental and motor development. We know that PCBs are present in even higher levels in breast milk, but little effect on the baby...
The days of "wash your hands before dinner" are (at least partially) coming to an end! True, many infections are spread by the hands. True, we have been urging people to increase handwashing to prevent these infections. True, even in hospitals...
To 'vex' means to bring trouble, distress, or agitation -- to irritate or to annoy. A 'vexing' problem is one that is troubling, baffling or puzzling. That reminds me of ADHD! At a time when we are hearing reports of a few kids selling their Ritalin...
Steroid inhalers can be very useful for children with moderate or severe asthma. They can reduce inflammation in the lungs, prevent asthma flare-ups, and reduce the need for other asthma medicines. Two different steroids are commonly used...
Holidays are upon us and many families are enjoying coming together to celebrate. For those with serious nut allergies, a holiday kiss may be an unsuspected danger. Allergic grandparents, for instance, have had reactions after kissing grandchildren...
Mothers give their babies so much - including antibodies that help protect them from infections. If a woman were immunized against an infection before becoming pregnant, might she pass this along to her baby? A study published in the Oct.
Many people underestimate the impact of nasal allergies, or allergic rhinitis. While only about 16% of those with allergies go on to develop asthma (as compared to 1% in the general population), 80% to 90% of people with asthma develop allergies...
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is charged with evaluating pesticides and setting “acceptable risk” levels of exposure. EPA’s tests have largely been conducted on fully grown adult men or non-human animal species, exposing them to one...
Nightmares are generally thought to be most common at the ages of 3 to 5 years --the peak ages when children express fears -- they are said to begin around that time, or shortly before. Conventional wisdom tells us that nightmares begin not too long...
