In this episode of IWG Radio, Functional Medicine Doctor Nicole Rivera and Pregnancy Chiropractor Dr. Kyle Klim discuss common misconceptions with prenatal vitamins and the importance of testing for a gene mutation called MTHFR. [spp-transcript]
Congrats on your new baby! You have asked all the questions, took all the classes, but your baby seems to be spitting up more than expected. Maybe they even have some projectile vomiting…What is going on? Is something wrong? First, lets start by asking a few questions: 1. How was my baby born? If you …
Condition: Infertility, Irritable Bowel, and Hives Symptoms: 30-year old female patient suffered from irregular bowel movements and hives upon eating. The hives induced severe discomfort and itching. The patient had a history of PMS and irregular periods. The hives increased in severity around the time of her menstrual cycle. Findings: The patient presented with GI …
Infertility, Irritable Bowel, and Hives- A Case Study Read More »
Condition: Infant Torticollis Symptoms: 6-week old infant girl presents with her head tilted and rotated to the left. Her mother states that she is unable to turn her head to the right, and has tight muscles on the left side of her neck and jaw. Her mother also states that she has been having trouble latching …
With a beautiful new life brought into the world, you want to give them every possible chance to grow and thrive at their absolute best. Breastfeeding is the greatest, most natural, normal way to give your baby proper nutrients, immunity, and love in the first part of their lives. However, there may be some complications …
So maybe you are ready to breastfeed a little less often and want to supplement your healthy, happy baby with formula. Maybe you want to skip cow’s milk and soy formulas for a better, healthier, alternative…What do you choose? Is there a difference? Does it really matter? Being familiar with the ingredients in a baby’s …
Is There A Formula For Deciding Which Formula to Choose? Read More »
There is a common trend of infertility that is effecting the female population at an alarming rate. The demand for IVF and other interventions is increasing due to complications with fertility. Most women feel confused, lost, and hopeless around the diagnosis of infertility. As a result, we start to ask ourselves “Is there something wrong …
Infertility or Is your body putting on the Pregnancy Brakes? Read More »
The most important part about your pregnancy is YOU. Deciding what type of care you would like during your pregnancy, labor, delivery and post natal care will determine the type of provider you may choose. Start by thinking about and laying out a birth plan. Think about the answers to questions such as: Do I …
I get asked about fevers on a regular basis. “How long will it last?” “How high is too high?” “What should I do for my child when they have a fever?” among others. Let’s just start with a little background about what a fever is and what it does. A fever is the body’s natural …
