Article Archives: Health

Infant Nutrition 101

September 1, 2016 | by Dr. Nydia Nunez-Estrada

Choosing when and what to feed your baby is never an easy task, especially for first-time moms. The decisions you make in the first few years of your child’s life can have a lasting impact on both you and your child. The first decision you must make as a new … Read More

Vaccines: Debunking the Myths

August 4, 2016 | by Dr. Nydia Nunez-Estrada

It’s a hot topic in today’s society — parents debating over whether or not to have their children vaccinated. With so many outlets providing information to consumers 24 hours a day, seven days a week, it’s easy to become confused in the conversation. So, what’s fact and what’s fiction? The … Read More

Autism in Children: What to Look Out For

July 7, 2016 | by Dr. Nydia Nunez-Estrada

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a general term for a group of complex disorders of brain development. These disorders are characterized by difficulties in both verbal and nonverbal communication, social interaction and repetitive behaviors. The level at which a child displays these characteristics varies by degree, but every child affected … Read More

Just Being a Kid or is There More?

June 2, 2016 | by Dr. Nydia Nunez-Estrada

Let’s face it — kids are rambunctious. They love running around, laughing and playing with their friends, but when should that active energy cause concern for parents? Attention-deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) affects approximately 4-to-7 percent of children and is two-to-three times more likely to occur in boys than in girls. … Read More

Combat Obesity with Nutrition and Exercise

May 5, 2016 | by Dr. Nydia Nunez-Estrada

Obesity is a serious problem in the United States, not only in adults, but also in children. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than one-third (34.9 percent or 78.6 million) of adults in the U.S. are obese, and approximately 17 percent or 12.7 million children … Read More