the whole child

June 2011 Kiwi post: Summertime's Natural Toolbox

Bug bites, cuts and bruises, sunburns—sounds like summer! What’s a parent to do that’s safe and natural for these common childhood ailments?

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New "The Whole Child" Post on the KiwiLog - November, 2010

"A-CHOO!" is now posted on the Kiwi site.

Hand Sanitizer: NBC News feature

NBC News picked up on the interest from the NY Times piece.  Check out the video below.

The Secret of Thieves

The NY Times "Really?" column today profiles cinnamon oil as a natural antibacterial, part of my home-made essential oil hand sanitizer recipe modeled on the infamous "Thieves" blend.  What is this "Secret of Thieves"?

Of Horses and Autism

What do you get when you mix a new book, Autism Awareness Month and a connection to last week's post on pet therapy?

Pet Therapy, White House Style

Today marked the public debut of Bo, the First Dog. After spending the day at Hackensack University Medical Center, where a few special dogs are part of the healing process, I thought I'd revisit the concept of pet therapy I wrote about a few years ago.

Abraham Cherrix update

Finally, a cheery update on the health status of Abraham Cherrix, the Chincoteague teen battling cancer.

Cold Med Recall

Related to my post earlier this month, the Consumer Healthcare Products Association released a statement today announcing a voluntary recall of infant cold medications.  The American Academy of Pediatrics press release about the recall follows.

Flu vaccine update 2007

Once again, families across the nation are being admonished to get their kids flu shots.
Why do I feel a bit like Bill Murray in "Groundhog Day"?

FDA to ban cold and cough medications?

The U.S. FDA is rumored to be considering a ban on OTC cold and cough medications for young children. What are the implications?