Dawn Richardson, Parents Requesting Open Vaccine Education (PROVE) On Thursday, June 29th, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) issued a unanimous decision to recommend vaccinating all preteen (11 and 12 year old) girls with multiple doses of the new HPV vaccine. Many months prior to the vote, those in favor of the vaccine had…
for immediate release June 27, 2006 National Vaccine Information Center Criticizes FDA for Fast Tracking Licensure Washington, D.C. – The National Vaccine Information Center (NVIC) is calling on the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) to just say “no” on June 29 to recommending “universal use” of Merck’s Gardasil vaccine in all pre-adolescent girls. NVIC…
by Jamie Blumenthal, MA,MT-BC What is Music Therapy? Over the last 20 years, I have frequently been asked the question “what is music therapy?” People are familiar with music and therapy but somehow when you combine the two words “music therapy”, it seems to challenge, confuse, fascinate and motivate people to ask that question. Have…
By Jane Sheppard Some of the most precious memories I have from when I was a new mother were giving my baby massages. I recall cradling my daughter in my lap while leaning back in my rocking chair with soft, melodic music playing in the background, and gently massaging her soft skin. While massaging her,…
Randall Neustaedter, OMD, Lac, CCH Homeopathic treatment for children can be separated into two categories: self-limiting, acute conditions such as colds, sore throats, and stomach flu, or persistent, chronic conditions such as allergies and eczema. Homeopathy is successful in both categories. First, the acutes. For simple illnesses, parents can often learn to treat symptoms at…
By Jane Sheppard I recently had the pleasure of spending a glorious afternoon in a beautiful herb garden with my 4-year-old daughter and one of her friends. The children played happily while I roamed around and took in the lush splendor of the plants. It was an exquisite day, and I marveled that I could…
By Susan Perri, Clinical Herbalist Breastfeeding is the best option for feeding your newborn, if circumstances allow, for many reasons. Nursing your baby is a natural and normal conclusion to the experience of pregnancy and birth. In fact, it serves as a powerful link from the period of gestation to parenting. It is the new…
By Susan Perri, Clinical Herbalist Your little one is finally here, to enjoy and cherish. In the cozy space of the first intimate moments of growing into each other, both mother and baby can benefit from natural and non-invasive remedies for the common postpartum complaints. Colic Current research shows no link between colic and digestive…
By Susan Perri, Clinical Herbalist The following herbs are for use throughout the whole pregnancy, well suited to all of its different phases, with emphasis on their long-term nutritive effects. These plants act as tonics, deeply nourishing to strengthen, restore, and enrich. These herbs are not only renowned for their beneficial action as uterine and…
By Jane Sheppard More and more parents are beginning to look to chiropractors to complement their children’s health care. Chiropractic care involves diagnosing spinal misalignments and correcting them by adjusting the spine. A slight pressure is most commonly used with children rather than the more forceful manipulation sometimes used with adults. Chiropractors attempt to get…
By Jane Sheppard In my quest to find viable ways to strengthen a child’s immune system, I have discovered essential oils. These oils are volatile substances extracted from plants. Pure essential oils have powerful therapeutic effects. Most of them are natural antiseptics, and certain oils have highly effective, immune-boosting, disease-fighting properties that can kill airborne…
By Jane Sheppard An important element in health and healing is finding the right doctor or health practitioners for your child. You may decide to work with a holistic pediatrician (MD) or you may choose one or more natural healing modalities. In any case, you will need to find the right practitioners to meet your…