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An important part of parenting is taking your child to the pediatrician. Apart from the inevitable sick visits, there will be regular well visits too. Over the years, you will be accompanying your child to the doctor’s office on many occasions. Many children find these visits very stressful, making it a daunting task for the parents too.The environment at the [...]
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Measles Madness Blog
Measles MadnessIn light of the recent ban on unvaccinated children in public places in Rochester County, NY, I thought it would be good to look at some facts regarding measles transmission, risks, and treatment. If Rockland County is really concerned about stopping the spread of measles, from a common sense point of view, doesn’t science dictate that public health [...]
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Have You Been Told About Mold
Have You Been Told About MoldAn often overlooked cause of chronic illness is mold. Almost all of us have been exposed, but if your immune system is weakened while you’ve had repeated exposure to toxic mold spores, the mycotoxins can cause disease symptoms in your body. A mycotoxin (from the Greek μύκης mykes, "fungus" and τοξικόν toxikon, "poison") is a toxic secondary [...]
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Fever: Friend or Foe?
Fever: Friend or Foe?Depending on your background, you may have been taught that if your child is sick and gets a fever that it is important to bring the fever down. Well, with the exception of a few situations, this is just not true. A fever is actually your body’s innate response mechanism to destroy harmful viruses and bacteria [...]
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Strategies for ADHD
Strategies for ADHDAccording to WebMD, Attention Deficit Hyper-Activity Disorder (ADHD) affects children and teens and can continue into adulthood. “ADHD is the most commonly diagnosed mental disorder of children. Children with ADHD may be hyperactive and unable control their impulses. Or they may have trouble paying attention. These behaviors interfere with school and home life.”Children with ADHD can manifest the following symptoms: Is [...]
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