Dr. Ellie's Corner

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Kids at Pumpkin Patch Enjoying Nature Building a healthy lifestyle for your entire family is a rewarding journey that benefits everyone involved. It requires thoughtful planning, consistent habits, and a supportive environment. When families commit to wellness together, they create a foundation for long-term health and happiness. This guide offers practical tips and strategies to help you foster a balanced, active, and nourishing lifestyle for all family members. Encouraging

Every parent knows the feeling—your little one comes home from daycare or preschool with a runny nose, and before you know it the whole...

Cute but not the best blw first food :) If you are reading this, then congratulations! It's likely that you are getting ready to...

Dr. Ellie Demo's Checking Ears On Bear "Pathington" At the time of writing this article its October 30th and we are well into fall. Yummy...

Back to school brings all kinds of fun, exciting and sometimes anxiety producing times. It's time for fun with friends, meeting the teacher and learning. But with all that often comes bathroom troubles. From kids who are too shy to poop at school or daycare, to not having enough time between classes to go, to school lunches and not enough water, kids often really struggle with constipation this time of year. Most pediatrician will offer Miralax to help treat. But some of you

Have you ever wondered why your child might feel a certain way or why their mood can be down, blue, irritable or angry? Or maybe your child has trouble focusing? It might surprise you to learn that among many factors, one answer lies within tiny chemicals in their brain called neurotransmitters. So what are neurotransmitters and how does neurotransmitter testing work? Let's find out why neurotransmitter testing might be something to consider for you or your child’s health. Wh

In today’s fast-paced world, there are so many reasons find it challenging to focus on tasks or remain still for extended periods. From...

People often ask me whether or not magnesium is good for kids, and the answer is sometimes. While most of the time magnesium is safe to give to kids, it’s important to know why you are giving it, what the correct dose is and also make sure there are no interactions with medical conditions, medications or other supplements that your child is taking.  So why give magnesium supplements? One reason is if your child is deficient in magnesium. Another reason is if they are having t

Confused about Food Reactions and how they relate to brain health problems like anxiety, depression, and ADHD? Hey there, concerned parents! When your child,  teens, and young adults are grappling with focus issues, hyperactivity, sleep problems, anxiety, depression, or perfectionism you know they are suffering.  Tummy and headaches, getting sick a lot, trouble in school, and feeling run down take a toll on your child and on you.  Sometimes food reactions are at the root caus

Nutrition packed veggie bowl You might be wondering: what does all this delicious produce have to do with brain health? Well, it turns...

In the realm of pediatric care, there's more to ensuring your child's well-being than meets the eye. A spotlight often needs to shine...

What harmony looks like 📢 Hey there, health enthusiasts! I've got some groundbreaking news to share – your gut, that complex universe of...

Birth Control Pills, do they lead to weight gain? Hey there, teens and parents! 🌟 We get it, navigating the teenage years comes with its...

Green tea helps with acne! In the ever-evolving landscape of adolescent healthcare, new insights are constantly emerging, shedding light...

I am getting so many questions about the worst foods feed children and no surprise a lot of them are truly tasty which is why kids tend...

Ever wondered what the happiest age is? It's a question that seems impossible to answer, but researchers have delved into a treasure...

I have been getting a lot of questions about apple puree and constipatin lately. So here are the answers! Let me know what you think if...

450. If you menstruate, that's the approximate number of periods you'll experience in a lifetime. Astonishingly, despite being a...

In a significant stride towards healthier living, California is set to implement a groundbreaking law at the dawn of 2027, ushering in a...