Nutrition

Mindfulness for Abdominal Pain Mindfulness practices are becoming increasingly popular in schools and in medical settings. In the late 1970s, mindfulness-based stress reduction programs were developed as a treatment for chronic pain.  Recent studies have demonstrated the severity of irritable bowel syndrome symptoms were significantly reduced in women who practiced mindfulness over an...

Backpack Safety Backpacks come in all sorts of styles, colors, and fabrics.  Children show their personality through their backpack.  However, there are over 5000 injuries every school year related to heavy backpacks. Up to 20% percent of children miss school or sports activities because of pain...

Ranitidine, also known by its brand name Zantac, has recently been in the news.  Zantac is a very common and popular medication used to treat heartburn and acid reflux in infants, children, and adults.  Zantac is available by prescription and over the counter. In June of 2019, an online pharmacy that...

1 in 5 children in the United States are obese Sedentary activities such as watching television and other screen devices, contribute to excess weight gain in children.   How Much Physical Activity Do Children Need? Research has now shown that any amount of physical activity has some health benefits.  What Are...