Immune Health
Should My Child Get the Flu Vaccine? An Integrative Pediatrician’s Guide to 2025-26 Effectiveness, Risks & Immune Resilience
Should my child get the flu vaccine? That is the question…
Or at least, it’s a very common question I get as an integrative pediatrician this time of year.
So I wanted to share an update with all of you on the latest information we have on how effective the 2025-26 influenza vaccine is likely to be, and what that means for your family.
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Why All Kids Need Vitamin D
Vitamin D - the “sunshine” vitamin - is literally my favorite vitamin in the whole wide world (although technical...
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Flying with Kids During a Pandemic
Who would you give up quarantine for?
What would you leave the safety of your home for, expand your social bubble f...
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A Pediatrician’s Pandemic Immune Support Plan: How to Build Immune Resilience
[UPDATED: August 2021]
Many of you have asked me how to support your family’s immune systems with back-to-school duri...
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Handwashing and Coronavirus: Are you doing it the right way?
How much does handwashing really help to prevent the spread of Coronavirus? Let's find out! Did you know that 30% of ...
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What To Do If Your Child Gets a Tick Bite
(UPDATED May 1, 2023) As the weather warms up and summer approaches, many of us are getting excited for weekend famil...
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My Secret Weapon Against the Flu: Fermented Foods!
What's my secret weapon against the flu???
KIMCHI!
And it's not just because I'm Korean! Researchers found that k...
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How to Detoxify When Air Pollution is High
[Updated June 8, 2023]
It is with a heavy heart that yet again, I am writing about how to keep children and families...
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How to Have a Healthy, Happy Holiday
(Updated December 19, 2023)
We’ve all been there.
You can’t wait for vacation to begin! You’re getting on...
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Pediatrician-Approved Natural Remedies for the Flu
Flu season is right around the corner, and hopefully by now you've read my article on the Top Ways to Boost Your Chil...
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Top Ways to Boost Your Child's Immune System
Whether it's winter cold and flu season or summer stomach bug season - every parent wants to know the same thing… Wha...
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