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 on [...]
Link Between ADHD and Pesticides
July 19th, 2010 No Comments
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GetzWell and ‘itsabelly baby planners’ collaborate
May 22nd, 2010 No Comments
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. Stay tuned for dates/times of [...]
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Unrushed Office Visits
March 24th, 2010 No Comments
Unrushed Office Visits – Our office visits are unrushed. This allows us to cultivate relationships with families and partner with parents in helping them raise healthy, happy children. We believe that spending quality time with our patients (approximately 30-45 minutes per visit) is the bedrock of an integrative medicine approach versus a traditional Western [...]
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Sick Visits
March 24th, 2010 No Comments
Sick Visits – In most cases, GetzWell Pediatrics can accommodate same day appointments for urgent and sick visits. Should your child need assistance after hours or on the weekend, your Open Access membership gives you direct telephone access to one of our pediatricians. For an extra fee, non members may be accommodated for [...]
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