Tips and Tricks for Balancing Blood Sugar

Posted May 12, 2023 | Nutrition & Health Tips

Did you know that our bodies work hard to maintain blood sugar (glucose) levels within a tight range? If blood sugar goes too low, (known as hypoglycemia) fatigue, irritability, brain fog, dizziness, and fainting may occur. On the other hand, the body can also experience hyperglycemia, (elevated blood sugar levels) without showing any noticeable symptoms…. read more

Picky Eating and Problem Feeders: How Do I Get My Child to Eat a Balanced Diet?

Posted April 24, 2023 | Nutrition & Health Tips

It used to be that children ate the food that was put in front of them. They were expected to eat the same as everyone else at the table, whether they liked it or not. But today more and more parents struggle to get their children to eat, and food negotiations and mealtime stress are… read more

VKM Integrative GI Clinic

Posted January 6, 2021 | Uncategorized

Introducing the Vital Kids Medicine Integrative GI Clinic with pediatric gastroenterologist Dr. Bashir Abdullah.  We are so excited to announce the launch of this integrative clinic to VKM patients and our extended community.   This clinic will provide you the opportunity to be seen by both a gastroenterologist and your VKM provider in one cohesive visit providing… read more

The Methylation Diet

Posted April 30, 2018 | Nutrition & Health Tips

Methylation Diet By Brooke Erickson, MS, CN The mapping of the human genome in 2001 was a significant milestone for the science of epigenetics and catapulted us into a new world of research. The opportunity for individuals to learn their DNA has become easily accessible through direct-to-consumer companies. While this has great potential for health… read more

Ketogenic Diet for Autism

Posted February 19, 2018 | kids, Nutrition & Health Tips

By Brooke Erickson, MS, CN The Ketogenic Diet (KD) has gained a lot of attention lately and for good reason. Its therapeutic use, especially relating to metabolic and neurological conditions, has a lot of potential benefits and is currently a hot topic in scientific research. The KD was originally developed by the Mayo Clinic in… read more

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