Video Games May be Harmful to Children’s Brains
A recent study looked at how some styles of video games affect the brain of those who play them. The study suggests that some of the video games our children and young adults may be habitually playing could be injuring their brains. Good Game Gone Bad There has been a thought that video games may […]
Use of Mind-Body Treatments in Children
A recent review article was published which gives an overview of 5 mind-body therapies which are supported by conventional literature to be used in pediatrics.1 Biofeedback, clinical hypnosis, guided imagery, meditation, and yoga were all accounted for as popular therapies for which there is growing evidence supporting their use in improving concentration, decreasing pain, and […]
Overprescribing Melatonin in Children for Sleep Complaints
I recently read an article about the increasing use of melatonin for sleep problems in children. Many people are familiar with the use of melatonin for sleeplessness, or insomnia. Melatonin is a hormone which is produced by the pineal gland, whose main role is to regulate the sleep-wake cycle. Its production is stimulated by natural […]
MTHFR and Children
Dr Catherine Clinton, ND Ever heard of the MTHFR enzyme and how it can be mutated in a large percentage of people? MTHFR mutations can lead to many common health problems and diseases. More and more adults are being tested and appropriately supplemented for this genetic mutation but we don’t hear much about MTHFR mutations […]
Factors in the development of childhood allergic diseases
Dr Sarah King ND Perhaps, delaying exposure shouldn’t be so delayed Our former understanding of the outcomes from exposure to allergens early in life has more recently been questioned. Previously, we had thought that delaying exposure to certain substances would help prevent sensitivity and subsequent allergies and illnesses in childhood. However, these guidelines may not […]
Preventing Peanut Allergies in Babies with Peanuts
Dr. Catherine Clinton, ND Last Thursday the National Health Institute changed their recommendations on peanut introduction. Swayed by recent research that shows early introduction and adoption of peanut into the diet dramatically reduces peanut allergy, the NHI are now recommending: All babies should try other solid foods before peanut-containing ones, to be sure they’re developmentally […]
Studies Show Parenting Education Increases Child Success
Research at Oregon State University (OSU) supports parenting education as an effective method for improving children’s behavior, interpersonal, and academic skills. Though there has been a stigma surrounding parent education, due to court mandated attendance of parenting programs by individuals at odds with child protective services, education opportunities continue to evolve with current research in […]
Impact of Minimum Wage on Child Health Varies
(NaturalPath) According to a study out of McGill University, and published in the journal Social Science & Medicine, researchers have found that raising the minimum wage in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs) does not necessarily lead to better health for young children. The main author of the paper noted, “My goal was to find out if […]
Essential Oil Remedies for Children
Dr. Shaida Sina, NMD Children respond to the use of Aromatherapy very well. The one concern when using essential oils on small children, infants, and pregnant women is appropriateness of the oils. The issues with children and infants include skin sensitivity and body weight; therefore, doing patch testing and reduced dosing are very important. The […]
Herbal Remedies for Pediatric Skin Rashes
Dr. Sheila Kingsbury, ND, RH (AHG) In my experience as a parent and a physician, kids get a lot of strange rashes Rashes can have distinct patterns that help determine a quick diagnosis or they can be quite mysterious in how they present. I just had a 16-year-old boy tell me he had been diagnosed […]