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March 27, 2019
Some Easy-to-Digest Facts about Gluten
Recently parents have been asking me a mouthful of questions about their child having something called celiac disease. Let me see if I can help them, and you, digest some information on gluten and celiac. Gluten is the term used for a group of proteins found in grains including wheat, rye and barley. Gluten is the second most consumed ingredient in our
March 20, 2019
Antibiotics Are Not Effective Against the Common Cold
Parents cannot resist asking me if their child would benefit from an antibiotic when they are sick. So let me prescribe some advice about why we do and do not like to use antibiotics. Just over 40% of outpatient prescriptions are for antibiotics and yet half of these turn out to be unnecessary. Why? Antibiotics
March 13, 2019
Worried About Your Child's Anxiety?
Parents have been quite anxious to ask me what to do for their child or teen’s feelings of anxiety. Let me see if I can relax everyone with some information on this topic. Anxiety is usually a normal emotional reaction to life stressors. It can also appear physically as dizziness, a rapid heartbeat, difficult breathing
March 6, 2019
Healthy Diets and Habits During Pregnancy
Mothers to be have been cooking up lots of questions about what they should eat to ensure a healthy baby. Dr. Lewis First provides some food for thought on this topic.
February 27, 2019
Is Your Child Ready to Babysit?
Parents have been babying me with questions about when their child is old enough to babysit. Let me take on the job of discussing babysitting and provide some more information on the topic. There is no set age for a child to begin babysitting. But there are specific responsibilities and skills that any older child
February 20, 2019
Legends and Tall Tales About the Common Cold
We celebrate George Washington’s birthday this month, during a long cold and flu season. Much like President Washington, I cannot tell any lies – about these winter illnesses. Instead, I want to speak the truth about some rumors regarding the common cold. For example, parents ask me if you can catch a cold by being
February 13, 2019
The Crushing Ways of First Love
Right around Valentine’s Day, parents always crush me with questions about their son or daughter’s first romantic relationship. Take heart and let me provide some information on this heartfelt topic. Has your pre-teen or teen developed a crush or early romantic interest in someone? If so, it’s time to communicate the family values of respect
February 6, 2019
Heart Health Is for Children, Too
With February being National Heart Month, parents have been pumping me about their children’s heart health. Let me get to the heart of the matter and talk about the prevention of heart disease, beginning in childhood. Heart disease is the number one killer of men and women in the US. There are risk factors that
January 30, 2019
Ignite Your Knowledge of Fireplace Safety
With winter here, parents have been stacking up questions about making fireplaces as safe as possible for the family. Let me fire up some seasonal information on this topic. First, fireplaces can be a cause for some significant burns in children and adults, not to mention carbon monoxide poisoning. If you are going to use
January 23, 2019
Recognizing Asthma Helps Everyone Breathe Easier
Parents have been out of breath with lots of questions about whether or not their child might have asthma. Let me see if I can provide some information on this topic to make everyone breathe easier. Asthma affects only 10-15% of students in grade school, but it is the number one reason why children miss
January 16, 2019
Don't Cross These Ski and Snowboard Tips
It’s National Ski Safety Awareness Week, so let me glide through a few safety tips on ski and snowboard safety. More than 20,000 children each year are treated for ski and snowboard injuries. These aren’t just the beginners, but those who are into risk-taking on the hills. If you want to reduce your child’s risk
January 9, 2019
Create a First Aid Kit for Family Safety
Parents have been asking for my aid, I guess you would say “First aid,” in stocking a first aid kit. Let me bandage up those concerns and provide some answers on this topic. Each year, Emergency Departments see more than 9 million minor injuries. Many of these can be handled at home, assuming you have
January 2, 2019
The Chilling Truth: Frostbite Requires Medical Attention
Lewis First, MD's tips about recognizing and preventing frostbite in children will hopefully melt away any concerns parents have when it comes to knowing more about frostbite.