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Starting Solids Primer: Part 2
This is part two of our Starting Solids Primer. In part one we discussed when to start solids. Click here to start there. So you’ve determined your baby and you are both ready for them to start solids, and now you are wondering what exactly to do first. There are two common feeding styles you’ve likely…
The Power of Breakfast
I know you have heard it before but I will say it again: breakfast is the most important meal of the day! There’s good reason you hear this all the time. Numerous studies have shown that eating breakfast helps improve concentration, for children and for adults. It is also associated with reduced risk of obesity…
Primary Care During the Covid Crisis: Telemedicine is in full swing at SBCHC!
Amidst the 2019 coronavirus pandemic we know our patients are suddenly faced with countless questions. Not the least of these is whether it is safe, or even possible to get their basic medical needs taken care of. The answer from those of us working at South Boston Community Health Center is yes, absolutely. And we…
Starting Solids Primer: Part 1
As a pediatric primary care provider one of the most common questions I get is: How do I know my baby is ready to start solids? And if they are ready, where do I start? This week we are starting a three part series we are calling the Starting Solids Primer to answer all of those questions. …
A Winter Blues Fix: Healthy Delicious Soup
After the holiday festivities and indulgences are over, we have to weather the coldest part of winter in New England. One of my favorite ‘cleanse’ foods is a tofu vegetable soup that has a lots of green veggies, plant based protein in form of tofu and edamame, and a light vegetable stock. This is a vegan…
Is the Ketogenic Diet a Good Idea?
If you have been on the internet over the past year chances are you’ve heard something about the Keto Diet. Whether it be success stories, celebrity endorsements, Keto supplements or recipes, it is near impossible to ignore. So what is it exactly? Does it work? And should you try it? The Ketogenic (Keto) Diet is…
What I’m Reading
Just when I wasn’t looking for it, the title “Gist: The Essence of Raising Life-Ready Kids” by Michael Anderson and Tim Johanson, popped up on my Hoopla (my public library’s digital borrowing service) account. Normally, this would invoke a quick skip to the next option as the number of various parenting books that I…
Keeping Your Mouth Healthy When You’re Pregnant
Let’s face it, oral hygiene can be hard for lots of us. After a long day at work we want to sleep, eat or relax. It’s hard to make brushing and flossing a priority. This gets even harder for pregnant women. Between morning sickness and the exhaustion, discomforts and stressors of pregnancy it can be…
Coping with the Cold, How to Stay Cheerful During the Long Cold Winter
Coping with the Cold, How to Stay Cheerful During the Long Cold Winter By: Mary McPherson If you find yourself feeling a little “off” during the winter months, you’re not alone. The darkness. The cold. The stress, loneliness, and even grief that may come with the holidays. It can be a difficult time, and somehow…
Everything You Need to Know About Cervical Cancer
Cervical cancer, HPV, pap smear – chances are you’ve heard these words and not known exactly what they mean. Until several years ago, cervical cancer was one of the leading causes of death for women. While progress has been made with advanced screening tools and vaccinations, cervical cancer remains a serious and often deadly diagnosis….
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