Fennel: An Effective Treatment for Colic
Parents who give their infant a preparation of fennel seed oil at the onset of irritability and inconsolable crying may be able to reduce the intensity of the colic, according to a study in Alternative Therapies (2003;9:58–61). This is the first study to show fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) is an effective treatment for this difficult-to-treat condition. […]
Getting Your Child to Try New Foods
Sean E. Heerey ND, MA, CCC/SLP Many parents have told me that their child only eats yogurt and mozzarella cheese, French fries and chicken fingers. They will only drink milk and only from a bottle. Its either chocolate milk, strawberry Quik flavored milk or nothing. The smell of broccoli makes them gag and vomit. Some […]