By: Jen Orleow, MS, CN Halloween can be a stressful time for parents between finding the perfect costume, classroom parties, decorating and worrying about all that candy that your little ghost or goblin will gobble up once trick-or-treat rolls around. As a nutritionist, I’m often asked what the best strategies are for managing the sugar… read more
By: Haridevi Kasia Hanaj, ND As we say goodbye to summer, we are met by the crisp season of fall with the knowing that the Seattle winter rain is around the corner which also means that cold and flu season is approaching. Homeopathy can be a tool to help keep the body more resilient from… read more
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
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
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
