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Latest News :: Poison Control :: Local Boulder Resources :: Nutrition :: Allergies :: Supplements :: Recalls :: Medical :: Dental :: Holistic & Natural :: General Parenting :: Mindful Parenting :: Vaccines :: Yoga :: Products :: Safety

Latest news:

Poison Control:

  • Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Center - If you have an accidental poison or drug exposure and it is a life threatening emergency call 911.  Otherwise call (800) 222-1222 or visit their :: Web site

Local Boulder Resources:

  • Bellies Birth and Babies - An amazing resource for both expectant mothers and families :: Web Site
  • Becoming Mothers - Maternity Apparel and Breastfeeding Specialist :: Web Site
  • The Changing Table - Cloth Diaper Service :: Web Site
  • Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy - Combining both pharmaceutical and natural medicine. Knowledgeable staff :: Web Site
  • Moxie Moms :: Web Site

Nutrition:

  • Organic Baby Formula
  • NonToxic Baby Bottles - Plastics that contain the numbers 3,6 and 7 may be harmful. 1,2,4,5 are thought to be safer.  Glass is a good alternative.  Replace plastic nipples with clear silicone.
  • Fish and Mercury :: Web Site
  • Nutritional Books/DVD’s
    • The New Breastfeeding Diet Plan - Robert Roundtree, MD   
    • Disease Proof Your Child - Joel Fuhrman, MD
    • Eat Drink And Be Healthy - Walter Willett, MD
    • Supperimmunity for Kids - Leo Galland, M.D.
    • Dealing With Food Allergies in Babies and Children - Janice Vickerstaff Joneja, PhD,RD
    • Digestive Wellness for Children - Elizabeth Lipski, PhD,CCN
    • The future of Food, a film by Deborah Koons Garcia about the frightening trend of genetically modified foods.:: Web Site

Food Allergies:

  • Boulder Allergy Kids is a support and playgroup for children with severe food allergies :: Web Site
  • Allergy Kids – A resource for families with children with food allergies :: Web Site
  • Allergy Stickers - Stickers for allergic children :: Web Site

Supplements:

  • Essential Fatty Acids (omega 3’s): These are fats we get only through diet, and are necessary for normal health.  They are found in every cell in our bodies, and are a vital component of our immune system, skin, and nervous system. 
  • Probiotics:  Are helpful bacteria that promote gut, immune, and neurological health to name a few.  We have more bacteria in our gut than cells in our body, and some classify these bacteria as an actual organ.  They are absolutely essential for good health, and I recommend them to most people.  They are also very safe.
  • Choosing a Children’s Multivitamin:
    • For many children this may be the best way to insure optimal nutrition.
    • No clear cut recommendations are given for children.
    • Best given after food.  Improves absorption and reduces abdominal discomfort.
    • Little or no Vitamin A.  Our bodies make plenty of vitamin A from carotenes found in fruits and veggies. (Dark green, yellow, and orange vegetables)
    • Less than 2500 IU of beta carotene.  May increase cancer and heart disease in high doses.   
    • Full range of minerals
    • No artificial color, flavor or sweeteners.
    • Must taste good.   
    • More is not necessarily better.  Fat soluble vitamins A, D, E, K are toxic in high doses.  
    • You must look at all your children’s supplements and add up the amounts.  Ie. Cod liver oil may have large amounts of vitamin A. 
  • Here are some welll respected supplement companies:
    • Pharmax - Probiotics, Essential Fatty Acids & multivitamin. Can be found at Pharmaca and Mindful Pediatrics
    • Nordic Naturals- Essential Fatty Acids (omega 3’s) & multivitamin  :: Web site
    • Jarrow - Probiotics :: Web Site
    • Udo’s – Probiotics & Essential Fatty Acids (omega 3's) :: Web Site
    • Dr Fuhrman - Probiotics, Essential Fatty Acids & multivitamin :: Web Site
    • Metagenics- Probiotics, Essential Fatty Acids & multivitamin ::Web site
  • Herbs:
    • Gaia Herbs – children’s line formulated by Mary Bove ND :: Web Site
    • Herbs For Kids :: Web Site
    • Wishgarden Herbs – a local company :: Web Site

Recalls:

Medical:

  • The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP):: Web Site
  • The Institute of Functional Medicine:: Web Site 

Dental:

  • Young Dentistry For Children - This is where I bring my children:: Web Site
  • Niwot Dental - Dr Adam Saeks, DDS is my personal dentist :: Web Site

 Holistic and Natural Medicine for Children:

  • Books
    • An Encyclopedia of Natural Healing for Children and Infants - Mary Bove, N.D.
    • Smart Medicine For a Healthier Child - Janet Zand, ND,Lac and Robert Roundtree, MD
    • Healthy Child, Whole Child - Staurt H. Ditchek MD and Russell H. Greenfield MD
    • The Holistic Pediatrician - Kathi J. Kemper, MD, MPH

General Parenting:

  • Books/DVD’s
    • Touchpoints - An excellent book on child development and what to expect. - T.Berry Brazelton, MD
    • Parenting With Love and Logic - A reasonable approach to discipline. - Foster Cline, MD and Jim Fay :: Web Site
    • The Happiest Baby On The Block How to sooth a crying baby - I prefer the DVD. - Harvey Karp, MD :: Web Site
    • The Happiest Toddler On The Block - This DVD helps you understand toddlers. Harvey Karp, MD :: Web Site
    • Raising Baby Green The earth friendly Guide to Pregnancy, Childbirth and Baby Care - Alan Greene, MD :: Web Site

Vaccines:

  These sites do not represent my opinion, and are presented here to show several sides of this ongoing issue.  

  • Center For Disease Control and Prevention :: Web Site
  • Dr. Sherry Tenpenny, DO - She is an Osteopathic Medical Doctor.  Though I don’t agree with everything she says, she does present some interesting information.:: Web Site
  • The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Red Book Online - An excellent source used by most pediatricians.:: Web Site
  • Dr. Bob Sears "The Vaccine Book" - Good information to help you make up your own mind :: Web Site

Vaccine Manufacturers that Mindful Pediatrics orders from: 

Mindful Pediatrics only uses the safest available vaccines.  All of the vaccines I order are thimerisol or mercury free.  Most are preservative free.  You can view disease information and the package inserts, which are full of interesting information.  

  • Sanofi Pastuer – DtaP, Polio, Meningitis, and Flu :: Web Site
  • Merck – MMR, Hepatitis B, Hib, Chicken Pox, Hepatitis A :: Web Site
  • Wyeth Prevnar – Pneumococcal :: Web Site

Yoga for Kids:

Products:

Safety:

  • Colorado Childproofers - Local company :: Web Site