Spring is just around the corner and along with the flowers and butterflies comes the notion of cleaning. Time to dust the corners, shake the rugs and shed the winter layers. When you hear “spring cleaning”, most of you are thinking house cleaning but others might be thinking detoxification and body cleansing. Spring is the [...]

This independent film may not have had as much exposure as some of the other popular “Food Films”. However this is one that you won’t want to miss, especially if you are concerned about high-fructose corn syrup and its affect on American’s ever-expanding waistlines. King Corn is a feature documentary about two friends, one acre [...]

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 [...]

Patients often ask us about our favorite health-related books. Here are a few you might consider adding to your library or Kindle! The Vaccine Book: Making the Right Decision for your Child, Robert W. Sears, M.D. F.A.A.P Part of the Sears Parenting series, this book addresses one of today’s most controversial and worrisome questions. Sears’ [...]

School is back in session and young students who have to deal with food allergies in the classroom, lunchroom and playground often feel different.  Here are some of our favorite books that might make a difference! Food Allergies and Me by Juniper Skinner follows a day in the life of Jack, an allergic child.  From [...]

When any substance enters the body, it is recognized as either foreign or self. If the substance is tagged as foreign, the body’s immune system will shift into attack-mode to protect us. This becomes a problem when our immune system attacks something that is either not harmful or something we are often exposed to. Trees, [...]

Mercury poisoning is a serious problem.  Children under six and women of childbearing age are at greatest risk of suffering from health issues associated with elevated levels of mercury.  Here are a few guidelines from the National Resources Defense Council to keep you and family safely enjoying the health benefits that fish can add to [...]

Back to school shopping is here and perhaps a new lunch box is on the list along with a backpack and classroom supplies.  Kids love snack and lunch times and will often share food with each other.  While this spirit of generosity is something we love to see in our kids, it can create a [...]

Myth: Infertility is predominantly a woman’s problem. Fact: Not so! 40% are due to female factors, 40% are due to male factors and 20% are both or unknown. Myth: It’s easy to get pregnant. Fact: Infertility affects 7.3 million people of childbearing age, which is about 10 to 15% according tothe CDC. Myth: Infertility is [...]

Eating for Fertility More and more today, young couples are having problems fulfilling their dream of having a family. In that quest, it’s important to remember that diet is not only important in pregnancy, it’s important in conception! Would you like to unlock the secrets to changing your diet and potentially increasing your chances of [...]