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Flu season occurs every year in the fall and winter months (primarily December through March). This year is no exception, as evidenced by the number of influenza patients we are seeing in our two Denver metro area offices. The available … Read More

In Part One of this blog, posted recently, we set forth a guide for the integrative management of children’s respiratory illnesses, whether it be the flu, bronchitis, pneumonia or the common cold. Part Two of this blog is dedicated to the important … Read More

Whether it be flu, bronchitis, pneumonia or the common cold, there are some care aspects common to all respiratory illnesses, referred to in Naturally Healthy Kids as the “integrated management of respiratory illnesses.” These details of care are an important part of … Read More

Let’s be honest: having a baby is incredibly exciting and joyous.  At the same time, most of us are met with a new sense of overload and fear of the unknown.  The endless choices can send even the most rational person into a … Read More

Fall. Autumn. Leaves are about to change, kids are back in the swing of school, and everything that can possibly come in pumpkin spice, now is (at least in the northern hemisphere). It’s like a beautiful little respite between the … Read More

As your Denver pediatrician, the integrative pediatric care we provide for your kiddos extends beyond office visits and includes providing advice on outdoor activities for kids to help them be healthy and happy. If you live on the Front Range, … Read More

Part One of this blog on infant nutrition addressed breastfeeding. Although there is a consensus, by organizations such as the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), that breastfeeding is the optimal source of … Read More

So you have a newborn – Congratulations! As you know, there are so many things to think about, both during your pregnancy and once your baby is born, and nutrition is right up there. Nutrition needs will vary depending upon … Read More

So, your due date is rapidly approaching and you’re about to have a baby! During your pregnancy you’ve been eating the healthiest food of your life, swallowing those huge prenatal vitamins, designing and setting up an adorable nursery, and making it … Read More

Pregnancy Tips From Your Denver Holistic Pediatrician So you are pregnant and preparing to have a family in Denver–now what? Pregnancy can be one of the most amazing times in a woman’s (and her partner’s) life! It is a perfect … Read More

Your children have probably been on summer break for a while now, and about this time you may be wondering what to do with them for the rest of their summer break. As your Denver pediatrician and medical home, we … Read More

(This is the second part of our two-part series on childhood allergy remedies–click here for part one.) Part one of this series on childhood allergies sets forth a wide variety of suggested home care remedies, under conventional medicine, for the … Read More

Probably everyone has experienced the wide variety of allergy symptoms–the swelling, redness, runny nose, itching, scratchy throat, plugged ears, sneezing and watery, red eyes. Other symptoms may include a cough, wheezing, throat clearing or sore throat, exhaustion, sleep and feeding … Read More

As your Denver pediatrician and medical home, we would like to address an issue that can affect every child and family: childhood insomnia. We are sure every parent has at some time experienced their child having trouble falling asleep or … Read More

Tis’ the season for holiday cheer — and holiday parties. For the parent of a child with food allergies, the constant occurrence of food-based parties at school, home, and elsewhere can come with added stress. Many people make goods for … Read More

For many of us, Thanksgiving is a time to step back and reflect on what we’re grateful for. We think Thanksgiving is also a wonderful time to involve your kids in the exercise of showing gratitude. Stuck on how to … Read More

Did you know only 40% of Americans on average vote in midterm elections? That’s a pretty low number! But you can do something about it – at least for the future. This Election Day, put your parent multitasking skills to … Read More

Do you remember dressing up and trick-or-treating as a kid? For many of us, those are cherished memories that we want our children to have, too. We want our kids to have fun on Halloween, but we want them to … Read More

  It’s just a fact of parenting: try as we might, we can’t 100% control what our kids do. Whether it’s a fall on the monkey bars or a nasty germ picked up at school, it’s only a matter of … Read More

Whether your child is a regular on the monkey bars at recess or plays a sport, concussions are something that you should know about and know how to recognize. The majority of concussions incurred in childhood are not serious and … Read More

It’s hard to find healthy foods that kids will enjoy eating; however, providing your child with healthy snacks and meals is critical to their overall health and to maintaining a healthy weight. September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, and … Read More

Getting back into the routine of the school year can be tough. Those late nights and lazy days give way to early mornings and long hours at school. A critical part of your child’s back-to-school success? Their sleep schedule. Here … Read More

If your child is beating the heat with long days in the pool, they could end up with a nasty case of swimmer’s ear. Read on to find out the cause, symptoms, and solutions to get your tyke back to … Read More

From SPF to UVB, sifting through the lingo to pick the best sunscreen for your kids can be overwhelming. There are thousands of products on the market — where do you start? Here are some quick tips for choosing the … Read More

As summer quickly approaches, it’s a good time to start thinking about activities you can do with your kids that will keep them engaged and active, and keep them from spending all summer watching television or glued to a smartphone. … Read More