By Dr. Nicole Sundene
I came across this story about hot dogs at the Chicago Tribune and thought, “Oh dear! What is this world coming to? Hot dogs still? REALLY?”
“A whole recipe contest for the ‘wonderous wienie’?”
“Oh my!”
A while back I stopped by the grocery store and was asked to buy a hot dog […]

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As a naturopath I have learned an appreciation for vegetables, and have had an easier time incorporating them into my diet.
Foods that I once perceived as evil, I actually now regularly eat.
I even eat seaweed!
Often I will read some scientific research on some piece of produce out there and think “Oh, well I guess I […]

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Teaching your kids to grow fruits and vegetables is easy.
In my article on “The Best Way to Get Your Kids to Eat More Vegetables” I discussed the importance of allowing kids to grow their own vegetables.
June is a great time to buy your kids some vegetable starts that will be sure to flourish when planted.
An […]

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You can easily create a fun foliage fort for your kids or a secret meditation hideout for yourself by forming wooden stakes and strings in to a teepee shape and training the vines to run along them.
Who knows?
Maybe your kids will snack on a few beans while they are in there!
Yet another fun way to […]

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Before school gets out is the time to sit down with your kids and plan summer activities that keep them engaged, keep them motivated, keep them working hard and learning, and most importantly keep them off drugs.
What are you NOT doing to keep your kids off drugs?
You should NOT, in my medical opinion allow teenagers […]

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The four main causes of diaper rash: 

• CONTACT DERMATITIS
• Due to friction and trapped moisture
• Usually seen on the rounded skin surfaces sparing the skin folds where the diaper doesn’t touch
• Appears red and shiny
• Occasionally may be an allergic reaction to diapers and wipes
• Commonly occurs after 3 months
• CANDIDAL INFECTIONS
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How do I get my baby to latch onto my breast?
Put baby to breast as soon as possible after the birth. Get into a comfortable, relaxed position. Place baby’s head in crook of your elbow. Bring baby to your breast with the baby’s face and body turned toward you. Tickle middle of baby’s lower lip, […]

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PHONE NUMBERS AND SERVICES
• Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies: 1-800-322-2588 www.hmhbwa.org A non-profit organization with breastfeeding information, breast pump rental information and referrals to local lactation consultants.
• La Leche League 1-800-LA-LECHE www.lalecheleague.org
•24-hour hotline: 206-522-1336
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The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends 6 months of exclusive breastfeeding (no formula or solid foods) and at least 1 year of breastfeeding.
BENEFITS FOR BABIES
• Antibodies are passed from the mother to the baby through breast milk, which provides increased immunity. Breastfed babies have lower rates of the following conditions compared to formula-fed babies: allergies, […]

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The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends breast milk as the only source of nutrition for the first six months of an infant’s life. Breast milk contains antibodies that support immune function as well as optimal nutrient ratios, including iron that change as the child grows. Of course, the mother should be sure to continue eating […]

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Lactobacillus bifidus is first introduced into the sterile intestines of the infant as a result of breastfeeding.
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Feeding the Young Athlete: Sports Nutrition Made Easier for Players and Parents, by Cynthia Lair and Scott Murdoch, PhD; Moon Smile Press, 2002
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Breastfeeding:
• Exclusively for at least 4 - 6 months, then weaning may begin
• Would be best if breastfeeding accompanied weaning diet through 12 months
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The most common childhood allergies are:
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