3 Home Remedies for Asthma

According to WebMD, Asthma is still the leading cause of chronic illness in children and affects about 7 million children in the United States and, for unknown reasons, is steadily increasing.  These are scary facts for parents, and with the weather constantly changing your child is more prone to an asthma attack than ever before.…

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Influenza (Flu) Symptoms and Home Remedies for Kids

This flu season they are has been a spike in reported flu cases, and many are saying that the Influenza shot may not be enough to fight the influenza virus this year.  Unfortunately the flu strikes quicker than a common cold and can have your little one stuck in bed for a few days. These…

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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…

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Multivitamins for Kids – Are They Necessary? by Sherry Torkos

As a pharmacist, one of the most common questions that I get from parents is whether their children should take multivitamins. In most cases my response is a resounding yes!   Let’s face it – most children are picky eaters. They have their favourite foods and often that doesn’t include broccoli, spinach, and kale. Greens…

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The 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…

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