by Markham Integrative | Oct 31, 2017 | Blog, Prenatal Care
Vitamin D, our sunshine vitamin, has traditionally been recognized in supporting bone health. In more recent years, our appreciation for Vitamin D has evolved, and we now know that vitamin D does so much more than keep our bones strong. Its benefits have been studied...
by Dr. John Gannage | Dec 20, 2016 | Blog, Integrative Medicine, Prenatal Care
The ScienceDaily website last week published a release with the headline: “Flu vaccine for expectant moms a top priority, experts say.” http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/09/140918121450.htm Said Dr. Edward McFabe: “Getting a flu shot should...
by Dr. John Gannage | Dec 20, 2016 | Blog, Heavy Metal Toxicity, Prenatal Care
A new study suggests that exposure to mercury during pregnancy may increase the risk for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), while eating fish may reduce this risk. So it seems to be a toss up – Risk exposing your unborn baby to a toxic heavy metal,...
by Dr. John Gannage | Dec 20, 2016 | Blog, Integrative Medicine, Prenatal Care
Prenatal care from a conventional medicine perspective follows a standard that is an excellent starting point. Tobacco and alcohol restriction, measuring iron levels, checking fetal structural development, BP and urine measurements, and other aspects of primary care...