I’ve always had concerns about methylphenidate—better known as Ritalin®—and how it might affect young brains. And I’m sure I’m not alone. After all, it’s an FDA-approved methamphetamine. In other [...]
Category: Children’s Health
The EPA issues a devastating decision on “cost-effective” poison in our food supply
Remember a few months ago, when we talked about the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and their inexplicable efforts to keep the pesticide chlorpyrifos on the market… despite mountains of [...]
Supplements don’t kill kids—but THIS just might
I recently came across a rather dubious and misleading headline. One that touted new research, showing that “compared with vitamins, some dietary supplements increase the risk for severe medical [...]
Parents are robbing kids’ futures—one sugary treat at a time
I find it devastating that we continue to eat our way to chronic illness. But worse, by far, is the fact that we’ve led our children down this tragic path alongside us. There’s not a parent alive [...]
Shocking statistics reveal serious trouble for today’s kids
On Tuesday, I shared some research showing that it’s not enough for kids to just get outside—if you want to ward off allergies and asthma, they need to be getting dirty, too. But you know what? [...]
Kids grow into obesity — not out of it
There’s a reason my first book was called Feed Your Kids Well. It’s my firm belief that the way we’ll eat for the rest of our lives is embedded in us as infants, toddlers, and young children. [...]
The rare but serious strep throat side effect to watch for in your kids
The beauty of my practice is that I get to know entire families: Children, grandchildren, parents, grandparents — even extended family and friends. I feel so honored to have the opportunity. (And [...]
Mothers and babies need good bacteria, too
Yesterday, we talked about the contributing role that bacterial diversity plays in the obesity crisis. Today I want to share a study on a similar subject… in a very different population. One [...]
The real reason heart attacks kill the young
Maybe you’ve heard stories about athletes who suddenly drop dead from cardiac arrest. Sadly, it happens — and when it does, it gets a lot of attention. Because it’s always shocking when the heart [...]
Why sleep is kids’ most important homework
I never thought I’d be recommending my Perfect Sleep Protocol for children. But with all of the technology, emphasis on success, and other pressures aimed at kids these days, it looks like I may [...]