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Food affects our bodies. For the vast majority of us this is positive, giving us energy and fuel throughout our day. But it can also be negative, for example if we have an intolerance (non-allergic response) to certain foods. A classic example of a food-related intolerance would be lactose intolerance – where one may develop abdominal pain, bloating and gas after drinking/eating dairy products.
Does diet matter in children with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?
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“There can be no keener revelation of a society's soul than the way in which it treats its children.” — Nelson Mandela, former president of South Africa
Children can experience a number of stressors throughout their childhood. It’s important to note not all stress is bad stress. There are generally three levels:
- positive stress
- tolerable stress
- toxic stress
Positive stress...
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Becoming a new parent is a joyous, yet, stressful life transition. From filling bottles to changing dirty diapers, our daily routine completely evolves; our time becomes enriched with baby cuddles and other sweet surprises to follow as they grow and develop. Providing our little ones with the best nutrition to grow is a top priority, but feeding can be challenging if your infant is unable to secure a good latch. This can sometimes be the result of ankyloglossia, or tongue-tie.
What is ankyloglossia?...
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The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recently announced new safe sleep recommendations to help protect against sleep-related infant deaths. Sudden death of an infant less that 1-year of age that cannot be explained, even after a thorough investigation, is referred to as sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS...
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What is an ear infection?
A typical ear infection is an inflammation of the middle ear. It’s one of the most common childhood infections and can occur in one ear at a time or both ears at the same time. They are more common during cold and flu season.
What are the causes of ear infections?
Many situations can contribute to developing an ear infection. A middle ear infection can be caused by infection of fluid...