Jaundice in Babies

By Dr. Samina Mitha, ND | February 5, 2017

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…

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DHA for Kids

By Dr. Samina Mitha, ND | December 4, 2016

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…

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Top 4 Child-Friendly Herbs for a Cold

By Dr. Samina Mitha, ND | November 5, 2016

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…

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Top 5 Natural Ways to Prevent a Cold this Season

By Dr. Samina Mitha, ND | October 25, 2016

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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