Posted on 16 December 2008 by Edelita R. Jamis, M.D.
Timing is Everything: Tips for Successful Introduction of Solid Foods
Getting a healthy start at the family table is important for infants. Parents play a major role in the development of healthy habits—right from the beginning. So when is the best time to start your infant on solids? […]
Does Yogurt Really Work For My Child Who Has Diarrhea?
This is a common scenario in pediatric wards: A child is admitted for pneumonia and receives antibiotic treatment for several days. His condition improves. After about 3 to 4 days, he is discharged from the hospital and the mother is instructed to continue giving oral antibiotic to his son until a 7-day course of antibiotic […]
6 Quick Ways On How To Prevent Early Childhood Tooth Decay
It is essential to keep a child’s teeth healthy in order to promote your child’s overall health and well-being. Childhood caries or baby bottle tooth decay (BBTD) occurs because the teeth are in constant contact with sugars from milk, fruit juice, formula and other drinks. Breast milk can even cause tooth decay. The liquids break […]
What Pregnant Asthmatics Should Do To Have A Good Pregnancy Outcome
Asthma affects about 3 to 4 percent of the general population, while about 1 to 4 percent of pregnancies are complicated by asthma. By definition, asthma is a chronic inflammatory airway disorder with a major hereditary component. It is caused by tightening of muscles around the airways associated with swelling of the airway lining and […]
6 Myths Every Parent Should Know About Teething, Fever, Diarrhea, Flu, Measles and Chickenpox
Every parent always has something to say when it comes to their child’s health. Some are facts, but most are mere theories and personal beliefs handed down through generations, which we now call “myths”. It is so strange how myths have become deeply rooted, and influenced one’s disposition about certain health issues when most of […]