Q: My baby has had many issues such as rashes and gas, bad gas. We figured out the rashes were a gluten sensitivity in my breast milk since I gave up gluten and the rashes went away. I am currently doing no dairy to see if that solves the gas problem (which the gas has [Read more...]
Q: What are some healthy toddler snacks? My 14 month old is obsessed with Goldfish! A: So happy to hear that you’re looking for healthy snack options! Those Goldfish are a total disaster for toddlers, especially those under 24 months. Yet our schools keep serving them to kids as if it were a super snack [Read more...]
Q: I cannot breast feed, and my baby is allergic or sensitive to dairy infant formula, and I heard soy formula is dangerous. What’s the next best option? A: Please read this page in FULL and you will find out some great suggestions including videos and recipes! 1) Join Yahoo Health Group of knowledgeable moms and [Read more...]
Constipation Age 0-6 months: If breastfed, mother should drink pear/apple/or prune juice as it passes through breast milk. Also, mom could try removing commonly constipating foods (which pass through breastmilk) like dairy, wheat gluten, and soy. Mom and baby should take probiotics and make sure her gut is healthy. Leaky gut in mom could result [Read more...]
Yes, homemade raw goat milk formula help babies with eczema, asthma, colic, or intestinal problems like constipation! In fact, the reason I discovered this amazing formula is namely because my baby reacted so horribly to any traces of dairy (in my diet) while I was breastfeeding. She’d have hours of screaming fits and would break [Read more...]
Q: I’m not sure if my 3 year old child is getting enough vitamins in his diet. Are there any common vitamin deficiencies in kids I should look out for? What foods contain a lot of vitamins? A: The most common nutrient deficiencies found in children in the US are Vitamin A, Vitamin D, Vitamin [Read more...]
Question: I have a 3 yr old and his dentist is telling me that he has serious cavities and needs to be put under anesthesia to have fillings done. I have trying my best to remineralize his teeth by feeding him better foods such as those listed in Rami Nagel’s book Cure Tooth Decay, but [Read more...]
How do you get a “Picky Eater” to eat veggies? If your child is a “picky eater” and not willing to eat his veggies or veggie soup, then you are most likely a very frustrated parent! How did this happen? Research shows that when infants and toddlers are introduced to refined or processed foods like [Read more...]
The Great Organic Debate By Dr. Jordin Rubin To eat organic or not to eat organic? That’s the question. So let’s take a closer look. First off, organic food is produced by farmers who use renewable resources and conserve soil and water to sustain a quality environment for future generations. Even though it’s future-minded, going [Read more...]