The Covington Pediatrics Blog : Gut Health
Thoughts and suggestions on how you can increase your wellness, infinitely…
Why does my child skin feel so bumpy? Keratosis Pilaris and what to do about it !
Does your child have scaly or bumpy skin despite all the lotions you apply on a daily basis? Do you wonder if they have eczema or some other condition that your doctor has not told you about?I often have parents ask me the question ”why does my child’s skin feel so...
Babies are not born with an antacid deficiency
Why does my baby have reflux? In Recent years, there has been an increase in infant GERD or Reflux symptoms to epidemic proportions. Typically pediatricians treat with antacids without testing, unless the baby is not growing well. But what could be causing this rapid...
The Health impact of Glyphosate (Round-up) and why you should be eating organic foods
Some Background information:Round up was introduced in 1974 as an herbicide for weed control. Its main ingredient is Glyphosate, which works by inhibiting an enzyme in the plant that is…
Simplifying the diet question: What should my child eat?
Often, when I see a child or teenager in my office, with a health concern, the question turns to what could be an environmental trigger for that condition. Whether it is gaining pounds too quickly, having rashes like eczema or dry skin, sleep issues, asthma,...
How Probiotics Help Improve Your Immune System
By now, almost everyone has heard of probiotics, the active cultures in a range of dairy products such as yogurt, some cheeses and kefir, and in fermented foods such as miso, kimchi, and sauerkraut. Most of these are tasty additions to our diet that can also help...
Child-Appropriate Alternatives For Gut-Destroying Antibiotics
By the age of seven, practically all children will have suffered an ear infection. It's the second most common childhood illness, colds are number one. Definitely a painful experience, and risky, too, if it isn't taken care of. This usually means a visit to the...