Dr. Matt Hand, DO & Pediatric Nephrologist

Packed with immune-boosting properties, curcumin is the secret weapon every parent needs to help keep their child healthy.* And the good news is you probably already have it in your pantry.

Topics: Immune System, Kid's Supplements, kid's health, kids nutrition, Little DaVinci

 

Dr. Matt Hand, DO & Pediatric Nephrologist

One of the easiest ways to boost the immune system is through consuming healthy chemical- and preservative-free food. Keeping kids away from sugary cereals and microwave meals are important in supporting the circulating, nutrient-dependent immune cells. 

Topics: Immune System, Kid's Supplements, kid's health, kids nutrition, Little DaVinci

 

Dr. Matt Hand, DO & Pediatric Nephrologist

As fall turns into winter and temperatures drop, the rise of runny noses, coughs, and fevers remind us of the important role a strong immune system plays in living a healthy life. For parents in particular, it’s essential to know what can be done to strengthen their child’s immune system.

Topics: Immune System, Kid's Supplements, kid's health, kids nutrition, Little DaVinci

 

By Dr. Matt Hand

The traditional food pyramid has long been outdated, but the way most Americans view their daily nutritional intake hasn’t changed.

Topics: Nutritional Supplements, General Health Topics, Kid's Supplements, kid's health

 

By Dr. Matt Hand

Getting the recommended daily dose of omega-3 is hard enough for adults who dread swallowing large, belch-inducing fish oil pills that you typically find in your local pharmacy.

Topics: Nutritional Supplements, General Health Topics, Kid's Supplements, Essential Fatty Acids

 

By Dr. Matt Hand

For many, allergies are a fact of life from childhood into their adult years.

Topics: Nutritional Supplements, General Health Topics, Kid's Supplements, kid's health, Allergies

 

By Dr. Matt Hand

In today’s pediatric population, ADHD diagnoses hover around 10 – 20%. This is an exponential increase from the 1970s when only about 150,000 children were diagnosed with ADHD.

Topics: Nutritional Supplements, General Health Topics, Kid's Supplements, kid's health

 

By Dr. Matt Hand

When parents inquire about the benefits of adding a multivitamin to their child’s daily nutritional intake, the practitioner’s response should begin with a question: can you describe your child’s typical daily diet?

Topics: Multivitamins, Nutrition, General Health Topics, Supplements, functional medicine, kid's health

 

 By Dr. Matt Hand

There’s a lot of confusion and misinformation when it comes to recommending supplements for children. 

When parents want to know if a specific vitamin or herbal supplement may work to help their child overcome insomnia, ADD symptoms, digestive upset, anxiety, or autism, they often turn to their pediatrician for advice.

Topics: Nutritional Supplements, Supplements, functional medicine, Kid's Supplements, kid's health