As parents, our primary goal is to ensure the well-being of our children. One critical aspect of their health is understanding the appropriate use of antibiotics. Unfortunately, many parents are unaware that antibiotics are not always necessary or effective in treating certain infections, such as viral illnesses or chronic ear infections. I want to dive...Read More

Today, I wanted to share with you some information from an E-book written by Doctor of Osteopathy Sherri Tenpenny. She is a world renowned doctor, speaker, author, and researcher on holistic living based out of Cleveland, Ohio.    Most of us have been taught that fevers are inherently “bad.” However, what we know is fevers...Read More

It’s the time of year when you start dreading all the germs your kids will be exposed to. It’s one cough after another and one sick day after another. Let’s just get real for a minute and talk about the green gook, watery eyes, non-stop cough, and sore throats or the fact that everywhere you...Read More

The shelves are starting to look empty and no cleaning products or toilet paper in sight. All Minnesota and Wisconsin schools are closed and we don’t know what’s next. So much coming at us all and it can be scary. We know that the best thing to do right now is to make sure we’re...Read More

Ear infections account for about 30 million visits to the pediatrician per year, and more than 80 percent of children have at least one ear infection by the time they’re three year’s old. We know how difficult it is to see your little one struggling with sleepless nights, fevers and lack of answers, when all...Read More

With a shifting of the seasons it is important to consider what needs to change with diet and supplementation.  Here in the Midwest we are not getting the same amount of sunlight, we get less fresh air, fruits and vegetables have to come from sources further away and even the air we breathe has less...Read More

Happy Halloween! It seems like fall has flown by and we are quickly heading into the holiday season. This time of year is often filled with sweet treats, making it harder to stay away from sugar. If your kids are going trick or treating tonight, chances are they’ll be bringing home a big bag of...Read More

Sugar season has begun! Last week we talked about sugar and some of its negative effects. One major effect is that sugar decreases our immune system response! With all the candy and treats abundant during the holiday season, this often will lead to the dreaded cold and flu season. We all know that when flu...Read More

It’s hard to believe how fast this year has gone, school is back in session and the holiday season is already approaching.  For a lot of us in the health care industry we have a very different name for it…sugar season! It starts with Halloween and doesn’t really end until after the New Year.  Our...Read More

With a shifting of the seasons it is important to consider what needs to change with diet and supplementation.  Here in the Midwest we are not getting the same amount of sunlight, we get less fresh air, fruits and vegetables have to come from sources further away and even the air we breathe has less...Read More