Anemia by definition is an iron deficiency. Iron is a trace metal found in the environment, including some food sources, and is absorbed by the intestine when consumed. A healthy gut is essential to absorbing the vitamins, minerals, and trace metals necessary for doing life.

For starters, I like to talk about practicing birth control as an attempt to have a birth rest. No one sexually active can really have control--babies are known to defy science. Yet there are times when a woman and her family find the need for rest from having children.

Children hit their heads all the time. An exaggeration I know, but they do, and frequently. I often say that you haven’t been inducted into parenthood until your child hits their head.

When it comes to using essential oils, the phrase ‘less is more’ is particularly relevant. Essential oils are extremely powerful. One drop of peppermint oil is equal to 28 cups of peppermint tea.

In order to detoxify the body (hair, skin, nails, intestines, etc.), begin by detoxifying the liver. I recommend doing a liver cleanse. In fact, it is recommended to do a liver cleanse yearly, due to overexposure to toxins in the environment. Liver cleanses are not advised for pregnant or breastfeeding women, or while sick.

Probiotics are good bacteria and yeasts that 1) help aid in digestion, and 2) counter the effects of harmful bacteria. The human digestive system already has good bacteria in it. The intestinal tract is teeming with bacteria that help the body break down and digest food. Unfortunately, certain conditions have a tendency to wipe those good bacteria out.

Elderberry not only helps at the onset of cold and flu symptoms, but even prior to exposure to the flu virus. For best results, take elderberry throughout the fall and winter months.

Children need 400-600 International Units (IU) a day. Though Vitamin D deficiencies in children are common, it’s important to you know if your child is deficient or not before you begin supplementing. Over 75% of our patients are Vitamin D deficient, including children.

The correct dose of acetaminophen for your child is based on their weight, not their age. If you don't know how much your child weighs and they are too young to stand on a scale, weight yourself while holding them and then weigh yourself alone. Subtract your weight from the combined weight to get your child's weight.