Seizures in Children
A seizure occurs when the electrical signals in the brain become disorganized, causing a sudden temporary change in movement, awareness, behavior, and consciousness. They can occur quickly and without warning. The outward or visible manifestation of a seizure depends on…
Lead Exposure – Rare But Important
Heavy metals are a prominent part of our environment. These heavy metals include lead, mercury and arsenic. Unfortunately, most of them also have significant negative effects if ingested in large amounts, or even in smaller amounts that accumulate over time.…
Alternative Vaccination Schedules
A very important part of preventative care in children is routine immunizations, or vaccinations. Vaccines are discussed just as much during well-child check ups for infants and toddler as nutrition, developmental milestones, and safety. They play a vital role in…
Nurturing Independence: Surviving the “Three-nager” Period
Each stage of child development has specific characteristics, both positive and negative. Raising infants is a struggle in exhaustion but makes up for it through experiencing the awe that is new life. Teenagers are developing their own identities and opinions…
Keeping Your Ghouls Safe on Halloween
A similar version of this article was originally posted in Oct 2020, but with alternative guidelines due to the COVID pandemic October is one of my favorite times of the year – the Fall season is in full force, the…
Respiratory Syncytial Virus – Old Problem, New Solutions
Respiratory Syncytial Virus, or RSV, has long been a known cause of bronchiolitis in infants and children under age two. Bronchiolitis is an infection of the smaller airways of the lung. It can be caused by several different viruses, but…
Risks of Marijuana Exposure
I practice medicine in Colorado, where use of cannabis was legalized for adults earlier than in many other states. Now it is commonly legalized in many areas throughout the United States, and the recreational use of this substance has increased.…
Helping Your Teen Cope With Stress
Stress comes in many forms. It can be anxiety before a test, a burdensome load of homework every night, or a big game on the weekend. It can be dealing with family conflict or difficult peer relationships. It can stem…
