Springtime bring the glorious smell of flowers in bloom. It happens every year, without fail, yet I never cease to be amazed at the persistence of nature. I also know many of my patients suffer with seasonal allergies, so I’m mindful of preparing them early, before the itchy-sneezy season kicks …
Nutrition
The “Cleanest” Healthy Summer Fruits
KIWI is not just an incredible magazine; it’s also one of six fruits featured in the Environmental Working Group’s “Clean 15” list of the least toxic produce. Summer is the perfect time to talk about the special nutritional qualities of these mouth-watering fruits. All are low in calories, fat-free, …
New “The Whole Child” Post on the Kiwilog: January 2011
Ring in the New New Year’s is in part about resolutions: wishes for the year to come. On everyone’s list is usually something about eating healthier, exercising more, and being less stressed. These are often cited as personal goals, but more importantly, they are core integrative principles …
Cholesterol Debate Rages On
Hot topic of the day: "Pediatricians React to New Cholesterol Rules" by Tara Parker-Pope (NYT "Well" blog author). Count me in. …
The Rise of Food Allergies
Any parent with preschoolers or school-age children knows that food allergies are on the rise. What's going on? …
Fat Football: Obesity among high-school athletes
What is a story about childhood obesity doing in today's New York Times sports section? …
Conquering Obesity: The “Shape Up Somerville” Study
Everyone's concerned about the epidemic rise in childhood obesity. A recent study may point the way to a deceptively-simple yet powerful solution. …
Baby Food Goes Gourmet
One of the features in this week's "Dining Out" section of the NY Times, believe it or not, was about the advent of gourmet baby food. …
Breast or Bust?
Today's NY Times Science Times front page blares "Breast-Feed or Else." Does the science support the ultimatum? …
At What Price?
Ready or not, Wal-Mart's going organic. What are the long-term implications of this decision? …