With the new school year now upon us, it's time to officially say goodbye to summer and hello to your new family routine. Here are some essential tips to starting off the new school year on the right foot. Address any ongoing or new concerns regarding your child(ren)...
Tips for that Unintended Summer Sunburn
For many of us, July is filled with flags, fireworks, and fun in the sun. However, if you or a family member wake up looking like a lobster, you may have overdone the sun exposure. Every sunburn incident results in some level of DNA-damaged skin. Multiple burns...
Halt Histamine with Allergy Blasting Smoothies
Dr. Catherine Nutting, Family Nurse Practitioner, Metabolic and Nutritional Medicine When exposed to potential allergens such as trees, grass, or flowers, our bodies sometimes respond to these irritants by releasing histamine, which in turn may cause swelling, watery...
Local Wildflower Honey Protocol for Seasonal Allergies
Patsy Giarda, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Winter is winding down and spring is quickly approaching. Warmer weather and enjoying outdoor activities are two of the best things about spring. However, for those who suffer with seasonal environmental allergies, it can...
Evaluating Allergies and Food Reactions
David Berger, MD, FAAP Question: What is your approach to evaluating allergies and food reactions? Answer: We frequently get asked about allergy testing. Unfortunately there is not a simple answer because there are many types of sensitivities, each requiring its own...
Heart Healthy Valentine
Dr. Catherine Nutting, Family Nurse Practitioner, Metabolic and Nutritional Medicine TEN TIPS FOR HEALTHY VALENTINE GIFTS Fruit – “Apple of My Eye” or “A Real Cutie” Lip Balm – “You’re the Balm” From the Heart – Personally written Valentine Song or Poem Time Together...
New Year, New Goals
Dr. Catherine Nutting, Family Nurse Practitioner, Metabolic and Nutritional Medicine A new year gives us the opportunity to restart, refocus, and reprioritize. As you set your new year’s intentions and goals, here are five wholistic tips to keep you on a healthy and...
Our Healthy Holiday Series: Be Present!
Dr. Catherine Nutting, Family Nurse Practitioner, Metabolic and Nutritional Medicine Be Intentional: Anticipation, Attitude, and Action One way to avoid being a victim of holiday overload and distress is to be intentional. Being intentional requires healthy...
Our Healthy Holiday Series: Happy Holiday Travels
Patsy Giarda, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner 8 Ways to Ease Travel with Kids AUDIO BOOKS- To cut down on excessive screen time on long car rides, choose a kid friendly audio book or series that everyone can enjoy. If you have older children, Harry Potter can be a big...
Our Healthy Holiday Series: Keep It Simple!
Dr. Catherine Nutting, Family Nurse Practitioner, Metabolic and Nutritional Medicine Focus on the simple things in life that bring you the greatest joy and happiness! Focus on the quality rather than the quantity of holiday events Set healthy boundaries and kindly say...