When local mom and hairstylist Tonya Cowart’s oldest son Michael was three years old, out of the blue she noticed he began sucking on his fingers. His preschool teacher told Tonya that he had been doing it all day, and… read more
Health
Keeping Your Ticker in Tip Top Shape
As we get older, more and more foods get added to the indigestion list. Our favorite indulgences or even food items that were once normal during dinner now keep us lying awake with pain, wondering if the food was really… read more
The Truth About Essential Oils and Their Use With Kids and Pets
Essential oils are everywhere. They can be found in Walgreens, CVS, Wal-Mart, Target, and Bed, Bath, and Beyond right here in Gainesville. They are also often front and center on our social media pages. Proponents argue their health benefits, while… read more
Living with Type 1 Diabetes
Image by Tanya Consaul Photography It’s been over four years since Tyler was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. There isn’t a moment that our entire family is not living with the disease. Pumps, syringes, vials, beeps, alarms, meters and worry… read more
Protecting Your Family Against the Whooping Cough
From the common cold to chickenpox, children pick up all kinds of illnesses—whooping cough is one of them. This highly contagious respiratory tract infection, also known as pertussis or “the 100-day cough,” causes an intense hacking cough, according to Mayo Clinic.… read more
Health Trends: Try Food Journaling
Food journaling is a relatively new trend that is used in health circles. Many people associate food journaling with weight loss or exercise, and while that is a main use for it, it also has other purposes. Here are some… read more
Pediatric Endocrinologist Dishes on Diabetes
November is National Diabetes Month. Our sister publication, Wellness360, had the opportunity to interview Dr. Michael J. Haller, M.D. about all things diabetes-related. BY MICHAEL J. HALLER, M.D. FULL NAME Michael J. Haller OCCUPATION Professor and Chief, Pediatric Endocrinology at the University… read more
Ulcers in Children: What You Need to Know
“Ulcer” makes you think of overworked, over-stressed adults. While it may not seem like stomach ulcers are something kids would have to worry about, an Italian study found that the incidence of ulcers in kids in the U.S. was over… read more
How to Get Your Child to Take Their Medicine
If you’ve got kids in school this fall, then your child has likely been hit by the bevy of germs living in schools and daycare centers. Fortunately, we have many medicines that can help our children heal or at least… read more
Setting Up an Obstacle Course in Your Backyard
Summer is finally upon us. If you are like most parents, you are faced with the ever-difficult task of keeping your kiddos entertained during their summer break. And we are not just talking about them fending for themselves playing video games on their tablets or… read more
