http://getzwell.com GetzWell Pediatrics offers an integrative approach to health care based on modern western medicine and scientifically-grounded alternatives, including nutrition, behavioral pediatrics, and acupuncture. Mon, 19 Jul 2010 19:28:23 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Research published in the June issue of the prestigious journal, Pediatrics, suggests that exposure to high levels of organophosphate pesticides may increase the risk for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children. "Organophosphates are one of the most widely used pesticides in agriculture,” to quote from the article. In their study, Bouchard and ... http://getzwell.com/news/link-between-adhd-and-pesticides/ Misconceptions about the dangers of fever are very common. Many parents lose sleep and experience unnecessary stress due to unwarranted concerns about the harmful side effects of fever. Fevers are part the body’s effort to activate the immune system, so they are one of our innate protective mechanisms. Most fevers are ... http://getzwell.com/news/fever-phobia-2/ California has officially declared the pertussis or whooping cough outbreak an epidemic.  In fact, the golden state is on track to break a 50 year record number of cases, and 5 infants have died this year in California alone.  At GetzWell, three of our own patients (all unvaccinated) have had ... http://getzwell.com/news/whooping-cough-whos-at-risk/ Since its inception, San Francisco’s GetzWell Pediatrics has sought to redefine the field of pediatric medicine by providing customized health care for children and families. Some wonder why GetzWell is structured as a 'fee-for-service' or 'direct pay' practice rather than one that contracts with insurance companies. The reason is ... http://getzwell.com/news/redefining-pediatric-medicine-why-getzwell-pediatrics%e2%80%99-unique-approach-requires-being-out-of-network/ Here's a great new site you can visit in order to figure out where/when the next prenatal yoga class is occurring in your neighborhood!  Check out www.sanfranciscoprenatalyoga.com to see what's available nearest where you live:  Potrero Hill to Pacific Heights.  You will find yoga class schedules, workshops, teacher bios posted ... http://getzwell.com/resources/prenatal-yoga-in-san-francisco/ Itsabelly baby planners and GetzWell Pediatrics will be collaborating to offer classes for expecting moms in an effort to guide them about "going green with baby."  Itsabelly has received Co-op America's green seal of approval and its mission is to offer eco-friendly services and products while supporting sustainability.  ... http://getzwell.com/resources/getzwell-and-itsabelly-baby-planners-collaborate/ Dr. Jack Newman's website provides excellent information for nursing mothers.  He has tips on everything from thrush and sore nipples to breast feeding the toddler. http://getzwell.com/resources/online-breast-feeding-resource/ Q:  My baby is 5 days old and she has diarrhea. A:  After the first few days of life when your baby has meconium bowel movements that are very dark and sticky, it’s normal for your newborn’s poop to begin to be very watery and seem like diarrhea.  Breast fed infants, ... http://getzwell.com/news/common-new-parent-questions/ This is a 2 part video that highlights GetzWell's thoughtful, 21st Century approach to childhood vaccination.  Dr. Getzelman was a panel member at the Bay Area Home Birth Collective's annual vaccine talk at San Francisco's Waldorf School this year and speaks about GetzWell's unique approach to vaccination. vaccines at GetzWell #1 vaccines ... http://getzwell.com/news/dr-getzelmans-mindful-approach-to-vaccination/ Skin Deep is a safety guide to personal care products  for children and adults brought to you by researchers at the Environmental Working Group (EWG). EWG brings together a team of scientists, engineers, policy experts, lawyers and computer programmers that pores over government data, legal documents, scientific studies and their own ... http://getzwell.com/resources/are-you-using-safe-personal-care-products-for-your-child/