Pediatric Recommendations: Some Valuable Resources

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Russell Faust, MD, PhD

It’s rare that I endorse products or websites. Here are two pediatric resources – valuable resources that will help you care for your children. These two sites have provided valuable information and products for our own family, and you will love them as I do. “You totally have to check them out.”

Quercetin for Asthma, Rhinitis, Sinusitis

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Quercetin is a potent over-the-counter, naturally-occurring anti-inflammatory agent. It is the strongest naturally-occurring antihistamine, and is available as chewable tablet for children! Recommended by “Treatment Alternatives for Children” by Lawrence Rosen, MD.

Yoga for Asthma?

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Restore lost control of breathing through Yoga. Clinical studies have proven that yoga can help reduce frequency and severity of asthma attacks. Consider yoga for you or your child’s anti-asthma regimen.

Introducing Tasha and Mike: A Mother’s Experience

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Mothers often know more than doctors. A mother with a sick child has seen and heard it all, has been to many “experts,” and has often tried many “alternative” remedies. We can all learn from a mother’s experience. Introducing Tasha, mommy to Mike, who will share her experience here on this site, on the topics of eczema, asthma, allergies, and some natural remedies.

Better Living Through Less Chemistry: Hope

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Sure, we have all benefited from the convenience of chemistry in our lives. But we are all exposed to the toxins that result. Here is a collection of simple steps you can take to reduce toxins in your diet, your water, your air, and in your home.

Allergies and Asthma

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Allergies and asthma go together: One-third of those with allergic rhinitis will develop asthma at some time. Even higher in children! Can that be avoided? The answer is yes. Read more to find out how.

Don’t Be a Food Poisoning Statistic This Summer

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Yeah, Summer’s here! Break out the grill. Let’s party. “Grilling out” is a uniquely American summer pastime. Who doesn’t have fond memories of summer picnics as a child, waiting for dad to burn our favorite dish to un-recognizable lump of charcoal on the grill? But wait … let’s avoid food poisoning while we’re at it. [...]

Rhinitis of Pregnancy 3.0

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Most Popular Topic: Rhinitis of Pregnancy (Stuffy Nose due to pregnancy) That beautiful flower in the photo that accompanies this post is the Manuka flower. Source of Manuka honey from the honey bees of New Zealand. Read on to find out what that has to do with Rhinitis of Pregnancy. During the short life of [...]

Interview with Dr. Janice Joneja

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Dr. Janice Joneja, expert in food allergies, food intolerance, asthma

As I promised last week, when I introduced food allergy expert Dr. Janice Joneja, the following is a transcript of my first interview with Dr. Jonega: This is the transcript (provided by www.castingwords.com) Interview with Dr. Joneja. Warning – this is over 3,000 words. Just listen to the Podcast of the Interview with Dr. Joneja. [...]

Introducing Food Allergy Expert, Dr. Janice Joneja

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Janice Joneja Book: Dealing with Food Allergies in Babies and Children

Content Curation in Healthcare I am ambivalent about the internet as a resource for healthcare information. On the one hand, it is great to be empowered, to have the ability to find information for yourself about your condition, or for your child or family member. On the other hand, there is just SO MUCH trash [...]

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