Tylenol’s Dark Side — Not to be Taken Lightly

April 17th, 2012 No Comments

     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.      [...]

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From Superbugs to Super Weeds: Just How Safe are Genetically Modified Foods?

November 19th, 2011 1 Comment

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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How organic meats can save your child from superbugs!

October 17th, 2011 No Comments

More and more people are ‘going organic’ these days as studies continue to shed light on the benefits of organically grown produce and meats. We’ve previously touched on this topic with respect to exposing your baby to fresh fruits and vegetables from the get-go. But, when it comes to incorporating meat into your child’s diet, [...]

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A World of Flavor within the Womb

September 13th, 2011 1 Comment

We’re all familiar with the old adage ‘you are what you eat’. Well, that’s not all. New studies shed light on just how influenced your baby is by what you eat, too! This fascinating article from NPR reveals exciting research about how what you eat during your pregnancy can help shape your baby’s taste buds [...]

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Arm your child with a lifetime of healthy eating habits

August 8th, 2011 1 Comment

“Eat your vegetables!” — a classic, and common plea from desperate parents to kids with turned up noses. And yet many could argue that our hectic lifestyles and the convenience of packaged foods have quieted this age-old battle. But just how important are fresh fruits and vegetables for your child? The answer is clear and [...]

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Complimentary Resources from Dr. Getzelman’s ‘How Healthy Aging Begins In Utero’ at UCSF’s 2011 Integrative Medicine Forum

May 20th, 2011 No Comments

Morgan, Hugh D. et al. “Epigenetic Inheritance at the Agouti Locus in the Mouse.” http://www.genetics.wustl.edu/bio5488/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Morgan1999.pdf Barker, D.J.P. “Fetal Origins of Coronary Heart Disease.” http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2550226/pdf/bmj00601-0037.pdf Giscombe, C. L. & Lobel, M. (2005). Explaining disproportionately high rates of adverse birth outcomes among African-Americans: The impact of stress, racism, and related factors in pregnancy. Psychological Bulletin, 131(5), 662-683. [...]

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Kids in the Kitchen

October 4th, 2010 No Comments

Most parents avoid letting their kids get involved in the kitchen because of the negative images they conjure up: giant clouds of flour, eggs smeared from one end of the counter to the other, peanut butter hair-do’s. However, a whole host of studies from organizations as diverse as the American Heart Association and the National [...]

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Introducing Solids to Infants (from GGMG Sept 2010 Newsletter)

September 1st, 2010 No Comments

Q: I need some guidance on starting my infant on solids. Can you help? A: My goal in counseling parents about solids is to emphasize healthy eating and to teach them how to positively shape their child’s taste preferences. A growing body of research shows that babies’ palates are influenced before birth. Maturing in the [...]

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Fever Phobia

June 25th, 2010 2 Comments

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 [...]

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Symbio

April 4th, 2010 No Comments

GetzWell Pediatrics supports Symbio as an important resource for Bay Area families. They provide a unique service geared to meet the real life needs of modern families as they move through the early years of child rearing. Symbio is a collaboration between two partners, Noelle Cochran, PsyD and Lele Diamond, MFT. They are both specialists [...]

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