by otm | Aug 30, 2023 | Breastfeeding Tips, Early Life 0-24 months
The let-down reflex is a crucial aspect of breastfeeding, where a baby’s suckling at the mother’s breast stimulates tiny nerves in the nipple, triggering the release of the hormone oxytocin. This leads to the ‘letting down’ of milk as cells...
by otm | Aug 30, 2023 | High School 16-18 Years, Middle School 11-15, Young Children 6-10
According to the CDC, healthy students are better learners! This implies that proper nutrition, regular physical activity, and adequate sleep aren’t just vital for their physical well-being but also for their intellectual development. However, ensuring balanced...
by otm | Jul 5, 2023 | Middle School 11-15, Nutrition & Recipes, Toddlers 2-5 Years, Young Children 6-10
As a parent, you’ve worked diligently to provide your children with healthy and natural alternatives to candy, chips, and most processed snacks such as fruit. But can kids eat too much fruit? The short answer is yes. Fruit is always a better snack or part of a meal...
by otm | Jul 5, 2023 | Asthma
May is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, an ideal time to tackle the numerous misunderstandings surrounding asthma. As a pediatrician, I frequently encounter patients and their families who harbor various false beliefs about this chronic respiratory...
by otm | Jul 5, 2023 | Middle School 11-15, Nutrition & Recipes, Toddlers 2-5 Years, Young Children 6-10
Understanding Salt Cravings in Young Ones Do you wonder whether salt should be a concern in your child’s diet? Are they constantly craving salt? Are they consuming excessive amounts of it? In this article, we will delve into these questions and offer medical...
