- February 22, 2017
The Latest Policy Statement on Media and Childhood Development
Read moreIn October of 2016, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) published a long awaited Policy Statement on media and childhood development. There has been much debate on this topic over the last decade and the most current research has given us the following guidelines.
20 - January 30, 2017
What is the new car seat law in California?
Read moreChildren under 2 years of age should be REAR facing until they are 40 pounds OR 40 inches tall.
The leading cause of death in children 1-12 years of age is from car accidents. REAR FACING SEATS ARE THE SAFEST WAY FOR TODDLERS TO RIDE IN YOUR CAR.
- March 10, 2016
10 Benefits of Vitamin D You Need to Know
Read moreLittle known benefits to maintaining proper vitamin D levels Vitamin D is an essential nutrient for your body. While vitamin D can be found in small amounts in some foods, including fatty fish, and is frequently added to dairy, most vitamin D is made by our body through exposure to sunlight. A concentration of <30nanograms per milliliter is generally considered
- February 9, 2016
4 Free MEDS Everyone Should Take
Read moreDon’t underestimate your ability to control your health. Dr. Kory Tuominen, who teaches patients tools of self-care, shares his thoughts. Physician training focuses on treatment OF disease. It wasn’t until over 10 years of practicing I found the best way to treat disease is to prevent it in the first place. If you could take a pill that would reduce
- January 9, 2016
A physician’s take on concussions
Read moreConcerns about the future of sports, the risks involved and actions to take, as explained by Dr. David R. Bloom Recent press is largely focused on football and repetitive brain trauma found in professional players. You may have watched the controversy played out in Will Smith’s new movie “Concussion.” As a physician who has a sub-specialty in sports medicine,