It’s that time of year again. And no, I don’t mean Christmas. I mean that dreaded cold and flu season that is sure to strike someone in your household (if not every single one of you). At the very first hint of a cold or flu onset, I recommend the following supplements: Zinc! This is a […]
I read an article in the Globe and Mail a few days ago about how some school cafeterias have banned all caffeinated drinks including coffee, tea, caffeine-laden soft drinks, and energy drinks. It is refreshing to see a step in the right direction in regards to our children’s well-being! Now if only all schools will […]
Infant eczema is a growing concern and now affects anywhere from 10 to 20 percent of all infants. Eczema is one of the first signs of allergy and is thought to be due to the delayed development of an infant’s immune system. It manifests itself as red, itchy patches or rash on the skin. What […]
I received an e-mail from a patient this weekend asking my advice on sports drinks and since I’ve gotten that question before, I thought I should do a post on it. My answer to anyone asking about sports drinks is simple – stop wasting your money! Sports drinks bring in over $7.5 billion a year […]