Getzwell Pediatrics

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 [...]

Cold Hard Facts Colds are caused by viral infections of the nose and throat. The average healthy child will experience between 6-10 colds a year. While colds are not serious, about 5-10 % of children will develop a bacterial complication (e.g. ear infection). Typical Cold Symptoms Runny or congested nose—it’s okay for mucus to be [...]

Acute constipation is a common problem for children and adults alike.  The causes can vary from excess cow milk consumption or dehydration to more involved issues like gut dysbiosis (an imbalance in bacteria and/or yeast in the digestive tract) or stress.  Ideally, we think that children should have at least one soft bowel movement per [...]

Gastroenterologists at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center have recently reported a 30 percent increase in the number of serious or chronic bouts of constipation experienced by American children between 2008 and 2009. While it’s unclear if the rise in severe cases is related to delayed diagnosis or insufficient treatments, Hopkins researchers contend that a lack of [...]

One of the mothers in our practice has written the following piece in response to the recent media attention on bullying.  At GetzWell, we agree that  our schools should have zero tolerance policies regarding bullying.  Here’s a link to her thoughtful article,  Beyond It Gets Better.

EcoBirth: We want to ensure that there are no more toxins in our bodies or in our developing babies. We want our babies born in a caring, natural way and raised in a safe, non-toxic world. Help us protect our earth, our babies and birth. Clean world, safe births and healthy babies.

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 her colleagues analyzed data [...]

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 good for children because [...]

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 that GetzWell’s 21st century integrative approach [...]

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 and more.  At GetzWell we [...]