Since I joined the team as the adult and pediatric health specialist at Detox Rejuvenation I've been having a lot of conversations with parents.

Many of these parents are doing all the right things…Maybe you can relate to this?

They've already gone gluten-free and dairy-free, they don't let their kids eat sugar. They don't eat a bunch of preservatives, artificial colors or flavors. They don’t let their kids eat Takis even when they beg!

They're eating organic.

They're very carefully choosing…

 Is your child struggling with a mental, emotional, or health condition?

Are they having emotional or behavioral issues that you're concerned about? Or a health problem like asthma allergies, eczema, ADHD, or autism?

You are not alone!

By the age of 16, approximately 54% of children have a chronic illness diagnosis.

BY THE AGE OF 16.

I find this statistic incredibly troubling. When I started my career in pediatrics, I thought I was on the front edge of reversing these trends.

Yet, they don…

Throughout this week, I've been sharing the root causes and hidden stressors™ that are causing our children to fall sick. It's only natural for parents to want to jump in immediately and give their full attention to their kids.

But, I want to pause here for a sec and ask a very important question. How can we, as parents, heal our kids if we're not well ourselves?

When we're exhausted, depleted, and running on fumes trying to add more on top of our already full to-do list creates overwhelm, whi…

When did chronic illness in children get so normalized?

Just 40 years ago, conditions like asthma, ADHD, autism, food sensitivities, eczema, and allergies were rare.

Nowadays, setting up a playdate involves a complete medical history, allergy list, and epi-pen instructions. 🤪

1 in 3 kids suffer from the issues listed above. Probably more. Maybe your child is struggling with one, too?

It's not that we're more aware of the issues now - the incidence of these illnesses has increased over time.

After being in the pediatric field for over 18 years now, I've noticed some alarming trends.

Kids are sicker than ever. 

By the age of 16, 54% of children have a chronic illness diagnosis.

I was really hoping that by this point in my career I'd have good news on this front, but things are only getting worse.

And even more concerning…

The tools we use to help kids heal are becoming less and less effective.

A great example of this was a gluten free/dairy free diet, previously created huge im…

Coronavirus (and other pathogens) are scary. COVID-19, in particular, has already killed thousands worldwide and infected over a million.

It's a tragedy that people have lost their lives, and we ought to do everything we can to mitigate its spread.

It's important to follow the health guidelines you receive from your local government officials to help keep yourself and your family safe.

But... in this video, I share a coronavirus perspective you may not have heard.

A piece of the conversation…

Essential oils are an easy, fun and effective way to support our children physically, mentally and emotionally during back to school.

I use these products every day in my home and office and wanted to share five must-have oils to keep your kids happy, healthy and parents sane during the school year!

Top Five Essentials Oils You've Gotta Have in Your Cabinet

1. Ginger

Ginger is an amazing oil to address digestive distress including nausea, stomach upset, vomiting and constipation.

Nerves …

Are you dreading all the junk food your child will eat at class parties and birthday celebrations?  

When my kids were in public school, I was shocked by how much sugar was allowed into the classroom. Treats for every birthday celebration, class party and even for good behavior added up quickly. It was way more junk food than I wanted my kids to eat on daily and weekly basis!  If found myself asking, "What are we teaching kids when every class party involves junk food and sugary treats?" and "H…

As much as we want to prevent our kids from getting sick, they need to get sick then get healthy! That's how our children build a strong immune system. But, that doesn't mean we're powerless to help our kids if they do get sick. Chinese pediatric herbal formulas are another great tool to have in your medicine bag.  

Chinese herbal formulas are incredibly safe and effective.

Their safety record far surpasses that of children's Tylenol and OTC cough medicines and pretty much most drugs!

Herbal …

Have you ever wondered why some kids are more prone to asthma and allergies? Or why some kids cry super easy?

What about kids that are super sensitive and picky about everything from food to shirt tags?

In this video, I’m exploring the Metal Element in Chinese medicine.

It corresponds to fall and is linked to the health of our immune system.

Now more than ever we need to be nurturing our bodies with the right foods, herbs, and acupressure points to have a balanced Metal Element!

Check out m…