I remember digging around in the dirt and picking up pill bugs and worms—all without hand sanitizer and hand wipes! If my hands got too dirty, I would just run them under the hose, further exposing myself to who knows what; otherwise, I just waited until I was called... [More]

The recent Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report revealed that the prescribing rate of antibiotics for a person 14 years and younger has declined by approximately 24%, which is down from... [More]

The integration of natural medicine and treatments is becoming more common in the U.S., because parents realize there may be more than just conventional treatments available... [More]

Spring is in the air. Birds are chirping, flowers and trees have started to bloom, and amidst all the beauty of Spring – seasonal allergies make many people dread this time of year. It is estimated that 17.7 million adults and 7.2 million children have been diagnosed with hay fever. Seasonal ... [More]

Question: How much vitamin D should you take?  Answer: First find out how much you have. The new research on the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency in children ages one to 21 was alarming, especially because inadequate vitamin D levels in childhood can increase your r... [More]