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Prevalence of Holistic Pediatric Care
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The July 2007 issue of Pediatrics contained two articles documenting the holistic, or what is called complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), treatment of children. One study was a survey of naturopathic physicians in Washington state. Remarkably, only 15 percent of responding naturopaths saw more than 5 children per week (Weber, 2007).
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Why Do Children Need Chiropractic Care?
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Let me start with the facts. These “facts” are not just hypothetical ideas. They are actual statistics and actual studies that show that chiropractic care for children is not only safe, it is vital.
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5 Problems With Baby Mattresses
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This report, "Five Problems With Baby Mattresses," is intended to highlight the potential dangers of using baby mattresses composed of vinyl (polyvinyl chloride or PVC), phthalates, polyurethane foam, harsh chemical fire retardants, and other chemical additives.
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French Fries, Kids, and Breast Cancer
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French fries have appeared in the medical research news once again. This time a large study examined the correlation between breast cancer incidence later in life and a list of 30 foods eaten during the preschool years. Interestingly, the food with the highest correlation to breast cancer was French fries.
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Fevers
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Fevers, or elevated temperatures, are good. Fever is the body's mechanism for fighting infections-speeding up metabolism to increase heart rate and blood supply where it is needed, producing more white blood cells to devour pathogens, and increasing antibody responses to infection.
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Antibiotics Ineffective for Common Childhood Illnesses
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The journal Pediatrics published an article showing no effectiveness of antibiotics for ear infections. Since then, two more articles have shown that antibiotics are useless for pinkeye (conjunctivitis) and for bronchitis.
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Allergies and Asthma
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Discussion of allergies and asthma and holistic treatment options.
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Consequences of Antibiotics
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The health risks of antibiotics to releive pediatric infections are explored.
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Crib Death (SIDS) Factors
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An overwhelming amount of evidence shows that toxic gases in crib mattresses may be the cause of crib death (SIDS). Recent research is explored and safe alternatives are addressed.
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Safety of Herbal Supplements with Breastfeeding
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Discussion of herbal supplements and their safety while breastfeeding.
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Breastfeeding Does Not Cause Cavities
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Recent studies show that cavities among young children are not caused by breastfeeding, but by an infectious disease classified only recently as Early Childhood Caries (ECC). The research findings are reviewed and the contributing factors for tooth decay among young children and prevention techniques are explored.
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Recent Articles
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Toxic Waste
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Toxic Waste in Water and Food On August 19, eleven EPA unions, representing thousands of scientists and other EPA professionals from across the U. S., issued a press release detailing their request that Congress enact a national moratorium on water fluoridation pending a full review of the science on its risks and benefits. They also jointly urged “EPA management to recognize fluoride as posing a serious risk of causing cancer in people.”
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Breastfeeding Prevents Diabetes in Mothers
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A recent study found mothers who breastfeed reduce their risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 15 percent.
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Fast Food and Asthma
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A novel New Zealand study examined the association between fast food and asthma in children. Researchers discovered that the more fast food consumed (hamburgers and deep-fried foods) the higher the incidence of asthmatic signs and symptoms.
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Immune System Supplements for Children
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Children can take a few simple, specific supplements to maintain a strong and vital immune system during the fall and winter months when colds and flus predominate. Supplement recommendations provided.
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Antibiotics for Strep?
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Discussion of the use of antibiotics to treat strep throat. Holistic treatment alternatives recommended.
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