Getzwell Pediatrics

     New research provides additional evidence of Tylenol’s (or acetaminophen’s) dark side. A recent study shows acetaminophen may be implicated in the significant upsurge in pediatric asthma diagnoses since the 1980s when Tylenol began to be used more frequently (in place of aspirin). The most likely mechanism is depletion of glutathione in the airways.      [...]

Preparing your body for a healthy pregnancy is the best gift you can give your child—a jumpstart to a long and healthy life. Let us at GetzWell guide the way with an informative and exciting program we’ve named ‘greening the womb.’ A new study reveals that pregnant women with low Vitamin D levels are at [...]

Infant Massage in Your Home or the Office – Infant massage is a way to promote well being, assist in the growth and development of your baby’s body, mind and spirit, and enhance bonding and attachment with your infant. In addition, it may also relieve complaints of colic, constipation, respiratory disorders and sleeping difficulties.  GetzWell’s Nicole Mitchell [...]

Professional Ear Piercing Services – Ear piercing for all ages beginning in infancy provided by Emily Waight, CPNP utilizing single use, sterile technique that ensures the highest level of hygiene and safety.

A new report from Modern Medicine calls our attention the impact chemical toxins have on children. According to the results, exposure to chemicals called perfluorinated compounds (PFCs) can lessen your child’s response to childhood immunizations. What’s frightening is that PFCs are found in everyday household items including nonstick cookware, food packaging, and fabrics. They can [...]

Throughout 2011 we gave you the whys and hows of maintaining healthy eating habits for you and your baby. With the holidays fast approaching and a brand new year just around the corner, now is as good a time as any to get your household on a healthy track. Eat healthy this during the holidays [...]

Last month we alerted you to the health hazards associated with conventionally farmed meat. In this post we’ll continue the conversation with a closer look at the role of genetic modification in farming methods and the potential health risks these practices have on your child’s health. How does genetic engineering impact our food? To put [...]

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I just finished reading How Eating at Home Can Save Your Life and am moved to share this striking article by Mark Hyman, MD, a brilliant and forward-thinking functional medicine physician.  Most of you know that I have a passion for nutrition, gut health, and food as medicine, and many of you have chosen GetzWell [...]

Researchers in the field of “fetal origins” propose that the 40 week gestation period may be one of the most significant times of our lives.  The 9 months before birth may shape our susceptibility to disease and the functioning of our major organs as well as influence our temperament and intelligence.(1) Over the last fifty [...]