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Dr. DeMers
- Apr 8, 2019
- 2 min
The Top Questions About Wellness Visits
What is a wellness exam? An annual exam is a preventative exam with your primary care provider for the sole purpose of preventative care....
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Dr. DeMers
- Sep 3, 2018
- 2 min
9 Quick Back to School Tips to Keep Your Kids Healthy
It’s back to school time and all the dreaded sniffles, colds and “germs”! It is especially important to support your child’s health and...
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Dr. DeMers
- May 17, 2018
- 1 min
10 Things Your Pediatrician Might Not Explain To You, Part 9
For depression and anxiety, Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI’s) may not be the best first line of treatment. The statistics...
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Dr. DeMers
- May 17, 2018
- 1 min
10 Things Your Pediatrician Might Not Explain To You, Part 10
That they really do care. Pediatricians and doctors really do have a love and compassion for the welfare of children and families....
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Dr. DeMers
- May 10, 2018
- 1 min
10 Things Your Pediatrician Might Not Explain To You, Part 8
Your child may not need antibiotics every time for an ear infection. Countless times in my practice, I have seen young babies and...
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Dr. DeMers
- May 9, 2018
- 8 min
Mindfulness for Busy Mom’s- My Favorite Walking Meditation
Motherhood. Wow. Children add a new dimension to our lives. We are responsible for our children and ourselves. Our lives are full. We...
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Dr. DeMers
- May 3, 2018
- 1 min
10 Things Your Pediatrician Might Not Explain To You, Part 7
There are proactive steps you can take to treat mild and moderate scoliosis. It is common for Pediatricians to take the “wait and watch”...
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Dr. DeMers
- Apr 26, 2018
- 1 min
10 Things Your Pediatrician Might Not Explain To You, Part 6
If your older child has stomach pains, there are other options besides PPI’s as well. The same goes for older kids. It is more and more...
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Dr. DeMers
- Apr 23, 2018
- 1 min
10 Things Your Pediatrician Might Not Explain To You, Part 5
If your infant has reflux, there are other options besides giving them prescription medications like Zantac or Prevacid. Western...
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Dr. DeMers
- Apr 12, 2018
- 1 min
10 Things Your Pediatrician Might Not Explain To You, Part 4
If your infant is having trouble nursing, you don’t necessarily need to switch to formula feeding. Both moms and infants need to learn...
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Dr. DeMers
- Apr 5, 2018
- 1 min
10 Things Your Pediatrician Might Not Explain To You, Part 3
You do not need to give your infant the Hepatitis B vaccine at birth. The hepatitis B shot is routinely given to infants before being...
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Dr. DeMers
- Mar 29, 2018
- 1 min
10 Things Your Pediatrician Might Not Explain To You, Part 2
Starting your infant with rice cereal at 4 months is not the best option. Parents are often told that rice is “less allergenic” and...
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Dr. DeMers
- Mar 23, 2018
- 2 min
10 Things Your Pediatrician Might Not Explain to You
I have worked in Pediatrics for over 20 years. My education and experience in Western medicine has been invaluable. I know where it...
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Dr. DeMers
- Nov 10, 2016
- 2 min
Healthy Smoothie? I've got you covered!
This smoothie is a go to when I feel like my body needs a little extra cleansing, whether that is from over indulging in sweets or if I...
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Dr. DeMers
- Oct 27, 2016
- 2 min
New study correlates hormonal contraceptives to the development of depression and use of antidepress
What did the study look like? A 13-year prospective cohort study (long term observational study) at the University of Copenhagen in...
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Dr. DeMers
- Oct 20, 2016
- 2 min
It's ok to eat meat, veggies and fruit in the same meal... Right?
The way you combine your food during meals and snacks can have an impact on how you feel afterwards. "Food combining" is an approach to...
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