Parenting can be difficult no matter how young or old you are when you start. As they say it is the hardest job you will ever love. During a slower mid-afternoon in clinic I was talking to one of our younger Medical Assistants about parenting. She had some very wise advice I’d like to share: Read More
Nutrition and Sports
Nutrition is a key aspect of health and wellness for any child. It can be especially important for the teenager involved in athletic activities. Young athletes are vulnerable to the diet fads and misinformation often found in social media and may lead to harm instead of improved Read More
Concussions
Many coaches now have taken an online course about concussions and how to assess for one. As a parent it’s important to know the symptoms and importance of concussions as well since symptoms sometimes don’t occur right away. A fall or collision can lead to the brain hitting the skull. This causes a Read More
Cold and Allergy Remedies when Moms are Breastfeeding
It is the season for coughs and colds. As a mom you always worry; if you get sick who will care for the kids?!? This seems especially concerning when you have a new baby in the household. As always, we recommend prevention first. Wash hands often, rest, eat a healthy diet and stay hydrated. And of Read More
Why take Vitamin D
School is in session and the weather is getting cooler. Are your kids getting enough Vitamin D? Probably not. Vitamin D is a product that our bodies make when we are exposed to sunlight. In Minnesota, July and August are the only months that we get enough sunlight, based on our Read More
Why is Calcium Important?
You may recall the slogans “Got Milk?” and “Milk! It does a body good.” It true! Milk is good for our body! Why? One reason is its high calcium content. Calcium is an important mineral that is needed to build strong bones teeth. Not only that, but getting enough in childhood will help keep your Read More