Blogs the ‘Baby/Child’ Category


Probiotics and Pregnancy

Tuesday, August 24th, 2010

I take a variety of supplements to ensure the health of my baby, and my pregnant body.  One that I consider indispensible is my daily probiotic supplement.  In case you haven't heard about probiotics yet, they are microorganisms that are naturally present in the human gut that promote intestinal and ...

Allergen-Free Kid Food

Friday, August 6th, 2010

One of my friends, L,  has a sweet 13-month-old baby boy who is very sensitive to several foods, including eggs, milk (dairy), wheat, fish, beef, chicken, pork, corn, and lamb.  Basically he has to be on a gluten-free, corn-free, soy-free, vegan diet.  Eosinophilic esophagitis is the name of lil fella's ...

Natural Baby and Childcare

Monday, July 26th, 2010

So I'm about halfway through this book, Natural Baby and Childcare, by Lauren Feder, MD.  She is a naturally-oriented MD who also practices homeopathy.  I heard about the book while riding in the car with my mom listening to Dr. Oz on satellite radio. So far, I resonate with a lot ...