Author: Kelsey Saylors

A Dentist’s Tips for Keeping Your Child’s Teeth Healthy Good dental health (also called oral health) is more than just having clean teeth. It refers to the health of your teeth, gums, cheeks, soft tissues, palate, lips, and jaws. Taking good care of our mouths allow us to speak, chew, taste, swallow, and smile confidently […]

A Pediatrician’s Must-Know Breastfeeding Advice for New Moms Many women try to breastfeed, but the stress of a newborn coupled with other family responsibilities can make it feel like an impossible task. In fact, 60% of mothers do not breastfeed for as long as they would like to. That’s why I’m joining forces with KnowYourOTCs […]

Common Drug and Nutrient Interactions You Need to Know About When Taking A Dietary Supplement Do you take a prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medicine while also regularly taking a vitamin, mineral, herb, or other type of dietary supplement? If your answer is “yes” – you are not alone. In fact, nearly 70% of Americans take […]

What to Do If Your Child Accidentally Ingests Medicines or Vitamins Contact Poison Control right away if you think your child might have gotten into medicine or vitamins, even if you are not completely sure. Free and confidential expert help is available by phone at 1-800-222-1222 or online via webPOISONCONTROL®. If the child collapses, has […]

The Top Three Health Consequences of Too Much Screen Time, And What You Can Do About It Let’s face it, the COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed how we interact with screens – whether it be our computer screens, mobile phones, televisions, or tablets. With the realities of remote work, virtual school, and in-person activities suspended […]

Pandemic Stress and Valentine’s Treats: A Heartburn-Inducing Duo What first comes to mind when you think of Valentine’s Day? Whether or not you’re celebrating love, I’m sure you’ve found yourself eating your way through one too many boxes of chocolates (I know I have). But could the day that’s synonymous with candy hearts contribute to […]

New Recommendation: Use Topical Pain Relievers First, When Treating Certain Injuries Musculoskeletal injuries – like those that impact the ankle, neck, and knee – are common and lead to many visits to the emergency room (ER) or doctor’s office. In fact, 15% of all ER visits and three out of four injuries treated in doctors’ […]

Common Nutritional Deficiencies and How Dietary Supplements Can Help Fill in the Gaps Did you know that your body requires many different types of nutrients to work properly? While most adults in the United States can get enough nutrients through eating a well-balanced diet every day, some do not – which can negatively affect their […]

How Dietary Supplements Can Support A Healthy Immune System A well-functioning immune system is important to staying healthy. Made up of a network of tissues, cells, and organs, your immune system protects your body from foreign invaders, such as bacteria and viruses that cause colds, the flu, and other illness and infection. The immune system […]

Headed Outdoors? Look Out for These 4 Common Skin Problems Heading outside to cure your cabin fever? Right now especially, many are constantly on a quest to find fun experiences and great adventures that involve being outdoors. Whether you are planning to take a fun hike, pack for a camping trip, head out back to […]