Behavior & Development information from the blog of GetzWell Personalized Medicine, a premier pediatrics practice in San Francisco, California.
Behavior & Development information from the blog of GetzWell Personalized Medicine, a premier pediatrics practice in San Francisco, California.
In medicine, we often look for change in data: lab results, imaging studies, standardized scores. But sometimes the most meaningful clinical observation comes from a patient noticing something different in their own experience. Recently, one of our young patients, let’s us call him Oliver, offered such an observation. Oliver is an eight-year-old autistic boy who
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by Dr. Rachel Gilgoff, MD When I had my first child, I was unprepared for the flood of emotions that I would experience – anger, in particular. People who know me would likely describe me as easy going, quiet, shy, and introspective. I don’t think I ever yelled or even raised my voice until I
GetzWell’s other “Dr. G,” Rachel Gilgoff, is a pediatrician specializing in integrative medicine who is passionate about helping kids find their vitality. Dr. Gilgoff takes a 10,000 foot view of each child and incorporates neurofeedback, mindfulness and other stress mitigation strategies along with nutrition, supplements and botanicals when appropriate. Families who’ve sought out her expertise
The food we eat not only helps our bodies stay strong and healthy but affects how we think and behave. Recently, researchers found that children who followed the MIND diet were better able to resist distractive stimuli than children who followed the USDA’s Healthy Eating Index. This finding is exciting — it suggests that the
When you think of summer vacation, what comes to mind? I think of my summers as a kid. My family had a large yard, a pool, and a nearby park. My siblings and I had free rein of the neighborhood, and we took advantage of it. Our schedule was simple: Be home for dinner. I
