functional medicine

Common Sleep Problems in Children and Tactics to Help

By Stephanie O'Neill Bhogal DC, DICCP With so many children struggling to get a good nights' sleep, the effects of an improper night of rest are becoming more noticeable across America.1 Recent...

Multivitamins

Why Kids Need More Than a Basic Multivitamin

“All in one” has become a salvation for today’s busy society, but should that apply to our children’s multivitamins? As a health practitioner, one of your main concerns is to ensure the proper...

Nutritional Supplements

Clinical Research Supporting Using Supplements For Children

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 Matt Hand The traditional food pyramid has long been outdated, but the way most Americans view their daily nutritional intake hasn’t changed. Even with a USDA “Choose My Plate” diagram, most...

Nutritional Supplements

Omega-3 Supplements For Kids: What to Look For

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....

Nutritional Supplements

How Probiotics Can Impact Children's Immune Systems*

By Dr. Matt Hand Unfortunately, recent studies have demonstrated an unprecedented increase in rates that indicate poor immune system health on a national scale. The direct cause of poor immunity in...

Nutritional Supplements

Strategies for Kids with Behavioral Challenges

By Dr. Matt Hand Today’s kids live differently. They eat more processed foods, engage in more activities involving electronics, and experience more rigorous academic standards and structures in...

Nutritional Supplements

Supplements for Kids: What Parents and Practitioners Should Know

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...

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