I have been a LONGTIME fan of all of Dr. Hauschka's products. People ask me what I use on my face, and it's mostly Hauschka.
Dr. Hauschka is another one of those companies I love because when they make their products, they consider everything: the...
I must admit, the big pump bottle of Epicuren I have sitting on my desk was a gift, but now I'm hooked. After all, don't moms deserve great lotion, too?
Over the years I’ve learned that one of the biggest headaches for many moms is trying to ensure good nutrition for their children. My friend Domenica Catelli (our guest blogger at Perspectives!) wrote a cookbook that helps parents end the food...
My father has been doing this a lot longer than I have. He co-founded Eden Foods back before most people were even thinking about natural and organic foods. Today he knows we’re all busy, families especially, but recognizes that making the...
I'm such a soup fan, and Kettle Cuisine soups are definitely some of my favorites. When you read the story of how they prepare their soups, you understand the dedication they have to serving full-flavored food made from high-quality, local, natural...
We need to celebrate! Our old friends Reynolds Wrap have created an aluminum foil created of 100% recycled aluminum (pre- and post-consumer content). Even the cardboard tube is made of recycled paper.
So many of us have gotten in the habit of...
I love the new organic lines that are popping up, especially those by brands people have known and loved for a long time. It's the perfect way to introduce organic and natural to mainstream America.
Try out Softlips Pure, made from 100% natural...
It’s the middle of the night, and your little one is crying and pulling on her ear. Is it an ear infection? How can you tell?
The EarCheck Middle Ear Monitor painlessly detects fluid in the middle ear. This is an essential tool that parents...
When my four-year-old daughter, India was a newborn baby I remember laying her into her plastic and synthetic fabric infant car seat. I thought to myself that the seat must have been off gassing (I was guessing) but it seemed uncomfortable and...
Clindamycin is strong antibiotic used to treat difficult bacterial infections in children. You might see a brand name such as Cleocin on the label. It comes as liquid or capsules, and is also available as an injection or IV antibiotic.
Serious...
Clarithromycin is an antibiotic used to treat many different types of bacterial infections in children. You might see a brand name such as Biaxin on the label. It comes as liquid, tablets, or extended release tablets.
The extended release tablets...
Amoxicillin is an antibiotic used to treat many different types of bacterial infections in children. It does not help in viral infections such as a cold or flu. It’s often called “the pink stuff” or “the bubblegum-tasting one” by children. You might...
Cefdinir is an antibiotic used to treat many different types of bacterial infections in children. You might see a brand name such as Omnicef on the label. It belongs to the cephalosporin family of antibiotics (“cousins” to the penicillins). This...
Thought-Leaders Unite to Release Declaration of Health Data Rights
United States--June 22, 2009--Today, thought leaders across healthcare are collaborating to launch www.HealthDataRights.org and unveil a shared statement to ensure patients' rights...
Imagine sitting in a car, eager to get someplace, but not allowed to drive. You must wait for another adult to come with the keys. You hit redial on your mobile phone repeatedly trying to get an update on when they might come. You’re not sure when...
I spent New Year’s Eve 2007 in the emergency room with my seven year-old daughter. For several days she had been complaining of an achy knee. The day before she had been limping around the house. And by late afternoon on New Year’s Eve,...
Marian Wright Edelman said, “If we don’t stand up for children, we don’t stand for much.” Truly, speaking up for our kids is probably one of the most primal instincts we have, but what exactly does it mean? What is thing...
First off, I need to reassure you that healthy does not have to mean boring. I believe that great food is made with simple, (preferably) organic ingredients and basic cooking tips for maximum flavor with minimal processing. I'm not here to turn dads...
Fiber, hmmmm, it should be a four letter word. It seems to evoke feelings of guilt (I’m not getting enough) and the blahs (I always envision a heaping tablespoon of a brown and powdery substance). We need it, and especially you, dads. How do...
Dads, boosting up your diets with organic veggies and fruits doesn't have to be difficult. Remember that many of the nutrients found in fresh produce help, not only to increase energy and vitality, but also to prevent cancer. It is too easy to get...
Tomatoes are a man’s next best friend. High in lycopene (especially when cooked), it has been referenced in reducing the risk of heart disease. The great news is that cooking with tomatoes is so simple—not to mention DELICIOUS. So, pack...
As a mom and a chef, I think my first message for this Father’s Week of blog posts is this: Dads do not need to be relegated to the grill. I still can't figure out why that is the “man’s world” but it is a prevalent...
Proper skincare for baby’s most formative early years is an essential component to health and a proactive approach to enhanced immunity. As the body’s first line of defense against harmful elements, and the producer of important immune...
We here at DrGreene.com are very proud to be one of the original endorsers of the Declaration of Health Data Rights, a statement of our rights as patients to have access to our own medical information.
We are kickstarting a grassroots movement that...
DrGreene.com and Dr. Greene have again made front-page news! The leading independent newspaper for pediatricians, Pediatric News, put Dr. Greene on the front page of their April edition, calling our site “one of the most elaborate Web sites of...
The addition of a new baby throws the family rhythm into a tailspin! Moms, dads, and siblings often feel their needs aren't being met. A new baby requires most of everyone's time and attention. Click here for Dr. Greene’s tips for scheduling breaks from the hubbub.
