For the first 6 months of life, breast milk is the only food required for most infants. In addition to nutrition for growth, breast milk contains antibodies to protect them while they are developing their own immune system. Around 4-5 months old infants start to salivate. This is an indication that the infants digestive enzymes [...]

Birth is an extremely athletic event that can easily result in injuries to both mother and baby. Mom may have injuries that are often associated with childbirth such as complications from C-section, tearing, incontinence or muscle soreness. However, we rarely discuss the birth-related injuries that the baby may suffer and the treatments available for them. [...]

A few of us around the office are looking for a healthier, less sugar-filled way to celebrate Halloween with the kids: Keep a ‘treasure chest’ full of non-food items: glow sticks, bubbles, bouncy balls, creepy crawly things like plastic bugs, skeletons, and snakes… Whole Foods and other grocery stores have nice small packaged snacks that [...]

There’s a hot new trend in backpacks recently: Pain! This new trend among youngsters isn’t surprising when you consider the disproportionate amounts of weight they carry in their bags – often slung over just one shoulder. A recent study conducted in Italy found that the average child carries a backpack that would be the equivalent [...]

Adequate vitamins and minerals are essential for our children’s growing minds and bodies. Here are the supplements that we suggest you consider for your kids: Fish oil: There is a lot of buzz about fish oil these days and how it helps the cardiovascular system. But it is has also been shown to benefit respiratory, [...]

Parents often wonder if we see children in our practice and what the benefit of chiropractic can be for them. Yes, we do see children and in fact Dr. Young has specialized post-graduate training in pediatric chiropractic care. The benefits for children are much the same as for adults. Remember, kids play hard and get [...]

Exercise Tips for Mom and Kids: The days are getting warm fast and it’s time to start enjoying summer and all of the activities it brings. For parents, this means bringing your baby or children along with you on those activities. Outdoor activities are a great way to expend pent up stress and create more [...]

Next time your child has a cough, consider a home remedy: Honey! A recent study shows that honey appears to be just as effective as dextromethorphan, the most common cough suppressant ingredient, and is better than no treatment or diphenhydramine. These common cough medicine ingredients carry mild side effects such as drowsiness or excitability depending [...]

As of last year, breast pumps are considered tax deductible medical expenses by the IRS. Not only that, but since they’ve been reclassified from feeding devices to medical devices they are also eligible expenses for Flexible Medical Spending Accounts. Because millions of mothers have to return to work soon after birth, breast pumps are vitally [...]

All sweeteners are not equal when it comes to weight gain! More than 40 years ago high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) was introduced as a cost-effective sweetener in the American diet. It’s found in a wide range of foods and beverages, including fruit juice, soda, cereal, bread, yogurt, ketchup, and mayonnaise. On average, Americans consume 60 [...]