Doctor Column

How To Keep A Picky Child Healthy October 13, 2015 Natalie W. Geary, MD Some children will eat everything put in front of them, while others have a more selective palate. But what do you do when your child’s meals are so limited that they lack variety and color? You may have tried making things into cute and funny shapes and still these foods have been rejected. Here are some adjustments you can make to simple meals so that you know your child is getting as many nutrients as possible. Vitamin D October 5, 2015 Natalie W. Geary, MD The American Academy of Pediatrics has doubled the recommended daily dose of vitamin D for children and teens up to 400 units per day, which is equivalent to drinking four cups of milk. Toys That Are Safe For Your Child and the Environment October 1, 2015 Natalie W. Geary, MD Part of my integrative pediatric practice is to sort out ways in which the environment effects children and helping to sort out diagnoses of learning disorders and behavior disorders in the context of dietary and environmental toxins. The Facts About Carbohydrates October 1, 2015 Natalie W. Geary, MD Carbohydrates have gotten a bad wrap lately. But, actually they are a necessary and important part of your child’s diet. There really is no solid evidence to support the value of low-carb diets, especially for growing children and young adults. Folic Acid and B9 November 20, 2014 Natalie W. Geary, MD According to new research out of Johns Hopkins, folic acid or vitamin B9 may not only prevent birth defects, but may also decrease allergies and reduce asthma symptoms. Gluten Aware November 20, 2014 Natalie W. Geary, MD The media has focused a lot of attention on gluten free diets and the role of gluten in inflammatory disease. The important thing to remember is that one should be “gluten aware,” not terrified of gluten. Only those with Celiac diesaese have to be strictly wheat free. Winter is Coming November 15, 2014 Natalie W. Geary, MD Winter months tend to bring on more illness for your children, but in fact just being at school or daycare can significantly impact on your child’s overall health risk, especially when they are first starting out.