Lying to physicians tends to be a default reaction that patients have when they are embarrassed. Embarrassed about the disease or length of time it has happened or what was going on when the problem started. However, you came for an evaluation. This means that on some level you want us to help you, but you are […]
The processed food epidemic has become a daily task for parents to fight. We are constantly teased with new better, tasting processed foods while simultaneously encouraged to eat organic. Some people are successful at creating and serving extremely healthy, all natural foods to their kids; however, many of us struggle. Childhood obesity is real and overfeeding […]
To my fellow physicians, I apologize for asking you to do one more job. But I must. It is for the sake of humanity. We are already overburdened with the administrative nightmare that hospitals and insurance companies heap upon us. The struggle to find pride and purpose in our daily life has become a full-time job. […]
Affiliate links are used on this blog. Read my full disclosure here. Hocus pocus healthcare describes my approach to treating illnesses in my family using non –scientific methods. The reason I use this term is because “hocus pocus” are words that magicians use when something magically happens. The treatment options discussed seem to help symptoms, but I […]
Keeping track of the medications that your child is taking can be confusing! If you have had a sick child, you know that physicians often write for more than one medication to treat the problem. Some medicines are only to be used for few weeks, while others are needed for a few months. And there there […]
Understanding Expectations for Pediatric Specialist Visits Specialists in a particular field of medicine have taken additional training to become really good at managing a special area of the body. If your child has been referred to a specialty physician, it means the problem your child is facing has not responded well to initial management by […]
Understanding the 3 types of physician visits your child may need Physician visits are an important part of your child’s healthcare management. Most mothers have already chosen a pediatrician before the baby is even born…am I right? Yes, I did, too. The pediatrician, our child’s primary care doctor, is meant to serve as our rock, […]
The importance of each of the 3 levels of care your child may need Healthcare has become a national hot topic, and it becomes a greater concern for parents trying to figure out how to navigate the system for their children. Welcome to my three part discussion series designed as a general overview of how […]