Hello moms and dads! Toddlers and young children have a lot of energy. Adding artificial sugar to that is often not the best idea. Adding more vegetables to their diet, however, can help balance their energy level and keep their minds and bodies strong. There are countless nutrients in a variety of veggie combinations. In …
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Hello Mamas, Let’s talk about our little picky eaters. Your toddler’s rejection of food is most likely not your fault even though it can be frustrating. Children between the ages of one and three are naturally picky eaters. They are “feeling their oats”. The 2 year old independency stage “I’m tough – Don’t tell …
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Hello Mamas, Breastmilk is “liquid-gold”! It is the best food you could possibly give your baby. There are so many studies showing how human breastmilk is truly amazing. Not only is breastfeeding better for your baby, it has numerous benefits for you as well. Human milk is a complex living substance with health-promoting …
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Hello Mamas, Babies are a lot more interactive than you think, they do much more than just eat, sleep, and soil their diapers. Newborns respond to their environment as soon as they are born; to music, to toys, dad’s voice, mom’s touch, and even to the patterns on the ceiling from the lights. These …
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Hello Mamas, “It’s All About Food, Folks” I truly enjoy discussing the approach to eating right! Supplying your baby with the best possible nutrition starts at conception. The actual building blocks of your baby’s body depend on your diet. No fast food/junk foods (Burgers, fries, hotdogs, processed meat, sodas, sugar sweets, pizza, etc.) We …
Hello Mamas, A strong immune system is your body’s best defense against illnesses. Keeping a high vitamin D3 blood level is key. Vitamin D builds immunity and helps fight off infection by regulating the activity of immune cells which evoke antiviral responses. It binds to receptors on immune cells such as neutrophils and macrophages and …
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Hello Mamas, Omega-3s are extremely important not only for your heart but especially for the brain and infant development. It has also been proven to help ADHD, depression, and anxiety. The brain is composed of 60% fat, this means your brain needs a continuous supply of dietary fat for its health and wellbeing. It particularly depends upon …
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Hello Mamas, Omega-3s are extremely important not only for your heart but especially for the brain and infant development. It has also been proven to help ADHD, depression, and anxiety. The brain is composed of 60% fat, this means your brain needs a continuous supply of dietary fat for its health and wellbeing. It particularly depends upon …
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Hello Mamas, For years I have been suggesting elderberry syrup for my patients as an immunity building tool. Elderberries have been used for centuries throughout the world to naturally support health and wellbeing. In folk medicine dried elderberries have been used to relieve nerve pain and head aches. In the Middle Ages it …
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Hello Mamas, As many of you know I am a huge advocate for the daily use of probiotics. Probiotics are very important! These little miracle bacteria are the Good Guys that set up shop in our GUT and do thousands of beneficial things to give us great health. We fight a constant silent battle …
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