Posts by Dr. Samina Mitha, ND
Learn Why Probiotics are Essential to Your Child’s Health
Probiotics are all the buzz right now. But, what exactly is a probiotic? Let’s break it down, the word probiotic comes from the Greek word pro meaning “promoting” and biotic meaning “life.” They are known as friendly microorganisms that live mainly inside our gut. We often associate bacteria as causing disease, but what if…
Read MoreThe Importance of Vitamin D and Babies
Vitamin D is an essential vitamin for our babies! We as humans absorb UVB rays from the sun in order to produce Vitamin D naturally in our skin! Our babies are very gentle, especially in the early stages of their lives and exposure to the sun is not recommended. So, how do babies get Vitamin…
Read MoreJaundice in Babies
Jaundice is often used to describe the yellow color of the skin or the whites of eyes. It is a common condition seen in newborn babies. So, what truly going on in the body to cause this? Well, it indicates that there is excess bilirubin in the bloodstream. Bilirubin is a yellow material created in…
Read MoreDHA for Kids
I’m sure it no surprise that you have heard the buzz about DHA/Omega-3/fish oil supplementation for our kids! It has become a known supplement that is important to include in our daily routine. But, why exactly is it important for our children? What kind of fish oil is best? On the blog today, we are…
Read MoreTop 4 Child-Friendly Herbs for a Cold
Is your child battling another cold? Tired of your child missing school or their favorite hobbies because of a cold? Luckily there are some safe and gentle herbs that can help to ease a cold so that your child can get back to their daily routine. Here is a list of our favorite natural…
Read MoreTop 5 Natural Ways to Prevent a Cold this Season
Don’t let the sniffles get in the way! It happens….you are rushing around trying to get your child’s dinner ready while he is playing with some colored blocks on the floor as you hear a “cough, cough.” You stop what you are doing and think to yourself, “Oh no, is he getting sick.” You come…
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