By Dr Alison Kamffer Prevention is always better than cure; this applies to food allergies as well. In this case, probiotics have been shown to help prevent allergies in the baby when given prenatally to pregnant mothers and for 6 months after birth, especially when associated with breast feeding. Prevention...

  Spring Allergies Spring is in the air, and so are billions of tiny pollens that trigger allergy symptoms in many people. This condition is called seasonal allergic rhinitis, commonly referred to as hay fever. When allergic reactions affect the eyes, nose, and throat, the symptoms are often categorized as...

By: Nicole Smith and Alisa Fleming ESSENTIAL STEPS 1. Get a Doctor’s Note. A written food allergy and anaphylaxis emergency care plan must be filled in and signed by your child’s physician and given to the school administration. For dairy allergy, it should distinguish the condition from intolerance and emphasize...

By: Caroline Moassessi  Any parent of a child with food allergies or asthma knows that going to school can be a source of significant anxiety. The child must attend classes like any other student, but with the added responsibilities of making sure to avoid triggers and being prepared for an allergy...

For Children and Families Start the day with a healthy breakfast. It refuels your body and gives you energy for the day. Let kids help plan one meal each week and eat together as often as possible. Eat slowly. It takes 20 minutes for your brain to register that you...

Preventing Burns You can’t keep kids free from injuries all the time, but these simple precautions can reduce the chances of burns in your home: In General ·         Keep matches, lighters, chemicals, and lit candles out of kids’ reach. ·         Put child-safety covers on all electrical outlets. ·         Get rid of equipment...

Burns are often categorized as first-, second-, or third-degree, depending on how badly the skin is damaged. Each of the injuries above can cause any of these three types of burns. But both the type of burn and its cause will determine how the burn is treated. All burns should...