So here we are - 2008 fading, 2009 coming on fast. There are many reasons to be cautious and fearful, but I am cautiously optimistic that we are on the brink of a new era. An age in which children are recognized, supported and celebrated. So whatever you are resolving to do (or …
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Report from the AAP NCE
Each fall, the American Academy of Pediatrics holds its National Conference and Exhibition. What were the take-aways this year? …
300
A milestone has been reached in the world of integrative pediatrics while I've been busy not blogging. 300+ and growing. What's in a number? …
The Whole Child Center
The Whole Child Center is almost a reality. …
The FDA Is Not Protecting Our Children
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is charged with the following mission: to promote and protect the public health. Recent evidence suggests they are failing miserably. …
Viruses and Health: Not all bad?
In medicine, especially in pediatrics, we tend to treat all viruses as if they're all bad, all the time. Might we be treating "illnesses" that are actually beneficial to their hosts? …
“The Whole Child” makes the grade
LiveSmarter, a self-described "blog for improving daily living through insights into health, wellness, finance, and education," has listed "The Whole Child" as one of its top 50 alternative medicine blogs. …
U.S. News and World Report on Integrative Medicine
"Embracing Alternative Care: Top hospitals put unorthodox therapies into practice" profiles integrative care in several U.S. hospitals, including Children's Memorial in Chicago. …
Blogging Stress: Something New to Worry About?
"Blogging stress" joins the list of 21st century evils making news. …
2008: Resolutions and Resolve
Here we are: 2008. Each year, many of us make resolutions and then quickly forget them. For our children's health and wellness, let's resolve to make this year something special. …