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Amazon Buying One Medical

August 4, 2022

Amazon Buying One Medical Do You Want a Tech Giant to Own Your Private Health Data? First Amazon found out what you read.Then Amazon found out what you buy.Then they figured out what you eat.Soon, they may have access to your private health information. We live in a world where a small group of tech giants (often referred to as FAAMG – Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Microsoft and Google) have access to our personal data through smart phones, computers, and a whole array of other smart devices. We are in many ways already at the mercy of how these companies leverage

Gut Health

July 26, 2022

The ABCs of Gut Health: 3 Tips to Improve Your Digestion Dr. Getzelman, a holistic pediatrician and the founder of GetzWell, recently gave a series of talks on how gut health is foundational to overall health. “What we eat and the bacteria inside our gut provide vital information to various body systems like the immune system and hormone systems,” Dr. Getzelman explained during an Instagram Live session this past May. To improve your digestion and keep your gut happy, read about Dr. Getzelman’s three simple reminders for naturally improving gut health. “ABCs of Gut Health” for Everyday Wellness Improve your

Gun Violence, A Pediatrician’s Perspective

June 17, 2022

A Pediatrician’s Perspective: Gun Violence is a Public Health Nightmare for Kids This article includes: Dr. Getzelman’s view on why gun violence in the U.S. is a public health crisis for kids The traumatic aspect of gun violence on children and how it contributes to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) How to talk to your kids about guns and gun violence Ideas for getting involved in the work to end gun violence My Perspective The massacres and heartbreaking violence over the last few weeks in Buffalo NY and Uvalde TX have once again, for the umpteenth time, brought to the forefront

Dr. Getzelman’s Gut Health Protocol

May 6, 2022

We are only as healthy as the bacteria in us and on us! Dr. Getzelman has created a general gut health support supplement package for those 3 years and up. View And Order Now For your convenience, you can view and purchase these items on Fullscript. If you are not a member already, it’s really easy to sign up. View Dr. Getzelman’s Gut Health Protocol on Fullscript GetzWell is happy to partner with Fullscript, a provider of the highest quality nutritional supplements. Fullscript prices are very competitive and GetzWell Members benefit from a 10% savings. Just some of the recommended

Pregnancy Checklist, How to Prepare for Pregnancy

February 25, 2022

The 9 Best Ways to Prepare for a Healthy Pregnancy & Healthy Baby Preparing to become a parent can start well before you receive a positive pregnancy test. You might be emotionally prepared to have a baby — but is your body ready? If you want to become pregnant, or have been trying for some time, there are a number of ways to set yourself up for success. As 21st Century pediatricians, we want to share our top 9 ways to prepare your body for pregnancy. The key to this process is a simple one: starting before you get pregnant!

The End of the Omicron Wave and Preparing for What’s Next

January 24, 2022

It may sound like a dream, but it’s possible that this “Omi-tsunami” wave, which has been surging in California and other parts of the US since early December 2021, will be the end of the COVID-19 pandemic. This is the optimistic view, and notwithstanding pandemic fatigue driving our strong desire for COVID to be over, I believe it’s important not to pin our hopes on this being the final wave. Unfortunately, we have to reckon with the fact that this virus is wily and unpredictable, which means that future variants and mutations are still possible, and likely. But, before you sink into a

COVID Fortification Protocols by Age

January 19, 2022

Many have asked us to share what we at GetzWell have been doing to stay healthy and protected given the current threat of COVID-19. In addition to being vaccinated and boosted, eating a whole foods organic diet with an emphasis on fresh vegetables and some fruit, keeping stress levels as low as possible (through mindfulness and gratitude practice), moving/exercising every day for at least half an hour, getting a minimum of 7 hours of sleep each night, washing hands, irrigating our noses*, wearing a well-fitting N95/KN95/KF94 mask in public, and staying connected to friends, family and community, here are the other immune

January 11, 2022 Vol. 12: The 5th Wave: Omicron!

January 12, 2022

This article includes: My perspective on Omicron. The reasons why now is the time to upgrade masks to N95s or the equivalent. Interim patient/staff safety protocols during this Omicron phase (please review specifics below if you expect to have an appointment in the next 3-4 weeks). We are doing rapid testing and swabbing for PCR send-outs and can typically accommodate kids and parents/nannies for curbside appointments. Omicron Update As epidemiologists predicted, we are now in a “tsunami” of Omicron cases. The 7-day average as of January 10 equaled 680,000 (or 0.2% of the US population) new cases every day! As a comparison, last winter

8 Powerful Ways Vaccines Protect You & Your Future Baby

January 11, 2022

Starting a family or having another little one is such an exciting time, but having a baby during all the confusion of COVID-19 can be stressful. And as breakthrough cases continue to rise and new variants pop up left and right, you may be unsure of the best way to keep yourself, your baby, and your family safe. If you are pregnant or trying to conceive, Omicron (the latest variant) may be causing you some extra anxiety. The good news is, after nearly 2 years of living through this pandemic, new scientific data are revealing how mothers can best protect

4 Essential Steps to Support Your Baby’s Brain Development…in the Womb!

November 22, 2021

We all want our children to have the best start in life. But how can you set your child up for success….right from the very beginning?

Supporting your baby’s healthy brain development starts while they’re still in the womb! Even though they haven’t entered the world yet, your baby is growing and developing in amazing ways.

That’s why it’s so important to foster a healthy environment for your little one during pregnancy.

So whether you hope your child will become an Olympic swimmer, CEO, or talented artist… Having a healthy pregnancy experience will actually support your baby’s brain development. It’s no guarantee to get them into Harvard…but it’s a start!

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