Aloha! As many of you know, 2 years ago I opened The Koa Clinic. It has been a wonderful venture that is growing more each day and often feels like my third child. As many exciting new changes happen in the clinic and with my practice, I will be updating you all with news from […]
Big News for 2016!
5 Tips for Moms to Beat the Fatigue and Feel Rested
I have yet to meet a mom with young kids in my office who tells me that she has great energy and is getting plenty of rest. Fatigue is something we accept as normal in moms, but it doesn’t have to be this way! This is a great repost by Dr. Maggie Luther a co-contributor […]
Made in China
I understand the importance of the international economy and China’s role as a supplier of affordably priced products. However, it is completely necessary to judge the quality of the things that go in to our children’s mouths. This recent article, “Asbestos Found in Kid’s Crayons” just further emphasizes this fact. Regulations regarding quality of products […]
“Where Do Babies Come From?”
Raising sexually healthy kids with the truth I was recently horrified by an article I read about the new sexual norm for teenagers: “That sending nude pictures via text or Facebook is the new flirting. That boys their age watch porn regularly, and demand from their girlfriends the sexual menu they see online – hairless, […]
What Kind of Diaper Rash is That?
This article is reposted from a blog I contribute to called NaturopathicPediatrics.com. Check them out for other great articles from naturopathic physicians specializing in pediatrics! Many first-time expectant moms are already prepared with creams and ointments to fight diaper rash before baby is even born. Diaper rash, or diaper dermatitis, is a common ailment that […]
Pertussis Today – Facts and Conundrums
Bordatella pertussis, the bacteria that causes whooping cough, is a tricky little bugger. The last few years have seen a Pertussis resurgence and California has currently declared an epidemic. Just the name strikes fear into the the hearts of parents with newborns, as infants under 6 months of age are particularly at risk of severe […]
Norovirus in the Neighborhood
Aloha, Kailua Kona, Norovirus has hit the Island and it has hit hard. It is likely that you or someone you know has come down with the “stomach flu” lately and so I thought I’d give a friendly public service announcement about what you can do to weather this nasty bug. The Norovirus is a […]
“My Child Doesn’t Eat Vegetables”
How often I have heard this statement from parents of young children. We are born with a preference for sweet and fatty foods, so it is understandable that many veggies won’t satisfy this innate craving in kids. However, it is important to persist in offering your kids fruits and vegetables when they are young whether […]
Environmental Holism
While visiting family in Guatemala, I came across this graffiti in the town of Santa Cruz, Atitlan. I felt proud of this small town for raising awareness through public art, as the environmental challenges at the Lake Atitlan are many. For those that don’t speak Spanish the humor may not be appreciated but the message […]
