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Dr. Ashley Van Putten is a board-certified pediatrician. She studied at the University of Florida, then got her Master of Science in Medical Sciences from the University of South Florida and completed her medical training at Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine. The Florida-based doctor completed her pediatrics residency in sunny South Florida and currently works in the Fort Lauderdale area. She has over four years of experience as a pediatrician and remained active in the Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, serving as the Resident Co-Chair during her training. She also was on the board of trustees for the American College of Osteopathic Pediatricians. She is a Florida native, speaks Spanish fluently, and is excited to be a general pediatrician helping new parents along the way. In addition, she enjoys traveling, being on the water, spending time with her husband and two goldendoodles.
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Fiber is an essential component of the diet. It promotes gut health by improving satiety from food and affecting the easy passage of stools. Additionally, it benefits the heart by lowering low-density lipoprotein (LDL or bad cholesterol) levels, reduces the risk of [simple_tooltip text="type 2 diabetes" tooltip="A condition identified by impaired glucose metabolism in the body because of insufficient insulin production or insulin resistance" ] by lowering glucose levels, and helps in body weight control (1). Metamucil is a dietary fiber supplement containing 100% natural psyllium husk, which comes from the psyllium plant (2). It is available over the counter (OTC) for relief from occasional constipation (3). This post talks about the safe use of Metamucil for kids, its side effects, and precautions. [mj-toc] Can Children Take Metamucil? Yes, Metamucil is available OTC for both adults and children as fiber therapy for bowel regularity in constipation, which is two or fewer episodes of motion per week with the passing of...
Babies tend to get their hands on almost everything they can find and even try to put most of the objects in their mouths. The sensorimotor stage is a developmental phase wherein babies use their senses for performing activities such as touching, sucking, grasping, and listening. As per Piaget’s Theory of Development in children, a child progresses into four distinct stages of cognitive development throughout childhood, including: Sensorimotor stage: Starting at birth and lasting until two years Pre-operational stage: Lasting from two to seven years Concrete operational: Lasting from seven to 11 years Formal operational: Prevailing from 12 years and later Children undergo growth in stages, and each phase plays a crucial part in their development. For example, developing sensorimotor skills in the first stage is critical for the succeeding stages of development. [mj-toc] What Is Sensorimotor Stage In A Child’s Cognitive Development? [caption id="attachment_884308" align="alignnone" width="720"] Image: iStock[/caption] The sensorimotor stage of development is the first of the four...
If you are experiencing hives while breastfeeding, you may fear transferring them to your babies. Hives commonly occur as rash-like bumps on the skin that are itchy and reddish in appearance. In addition, they may appear when the body reacts to an allergen. Hives are mostly treated with antihistamine drugs; however, they may affect your baby since the drug passes into the breast milk. Therefore, it is important to consult your doctor about the safety of antihistamines and the right way of using them before you adopt the treatment. Read about the causes of hives, their symptoms, diagnosis, and the treatment options for nursing mothers. [mj-toc] What Are Hives? [caption id="attachment_890720" align="alignnone" width="720"] Image: Shutterstock[/caption] Your body’s reaction to an allergen can trigger hives. Nettle rash and urticaria, are other popular names for hives. It causes your skin to break out in red and itchy rashes that look like little bumps on your skin. If you have hives, you will...
Candida is a yeast that commonly resides in our bodies, specifically in the skin, digestive tract, birth canal, and oral cavity. While healthy levels of candida may be beneficial, its overgrowth could lead to infections such as breast yeast infections (1). Yeast infections often occur in warm, moist skin regions such as the underarms, private areas, and skin folds of the breasts and nipples (2). This type of yeast infection affecting the skin is known as cutaneous candidiasis. Fortunately, breast yeast infections can easily be treated and prevented with certain measures. Read on to understand the causes, symptoms, treatments, and management of breast yeast infection and similar skin conditions. [mj-toc] What Are The Signs Of Yeast Infection Of The Breasts? The lesions of a yeast infection of the breast have the following characteristics (2) (3). Bright red patches or rashes Pustules around the rash One or more patches of different sizes and shapes Itchiness Stabbing or shooting pain at the...