The condition we call ‘Anxiety’ has now reached epidemic proportions amongst adults and children. The statistics are staggering. Yet there is no blood test for this. We cannot see it on a scan. So, what exactly is it? What anxiety really is, and why millions suffer from it, continues to be misunderstood and incorrectly handled by too many practitioners and parents, and I believe that it is because of this, that we have a raging epidemic of anxiety today. First, it’s important to be aware that anxiety is a symptom not a disease or disorder. So, if anxiety is a symptom, we need to know the answer to the question: What is the source of this symptom, because when we identify and treat the source of the anxiety, the anxiety will go away.

Gum is something that my oldest daughter is always asking for when she sees other kids chewing it so I wanted to see what the experts Dr. Sentelle & Dr. Rubin thought about gum chewing! Deciding on whether or not chewing gum is good or bad for kids leaves parents and doctors in a sticky situation! With hundreds of chewing gum products on the market, the bottom line is that sugar isn’t good for your teeth. However, that doesn’t mean that ALL gum is bad! There are some pros and cons of chewing gum and how it can affect your oral health.

Summertime is finally here and that means it is time to let the kids spend all day outside playing and having fun! For some children though, summertime and being outside in the heat or playing outside or in the woods can be synonymous with rashes! But, thanks to Dr Olteanu’s tips you can determine what kind of rash it is and how to best treat it!

Finding that perfect gift for Father’s Day can be tricky, but you can’t go wrong with a heartwarming picture book showcasing that special bond between dads and children. There is no better present than a story sure to result in extra cuddles, so I’ve put together a list of books that both kids and dads will love reading on Father’s Day and all year long!