I worked with countless children who were diagnosed with ADD/ADHD, neurodevelopmental and spectrum disorders, as well as other behavioral and health issues. I always explained to the parents that I was not treating a diagnosis, but rather helping...
Read moreTips for Trips: 3 Easy Ways to Save Your Health & Money When Traveling
All good habits begin at home, so you are well on your way to establishing a healthier diet while traveling with kids if you are making the conscious effort to cook and eat healthier meals in your daily routine. When it comes to healthy eating...
Read moreLive Fully, and Don’t Dye
Artificial food dyes are synthetic, chemically engineered petroleum pigments that provide various food and beverages with vibrant colors that can lead to a litany of health issues including cancer, behavioral problems, hypersensitivity reactions...
Read moreHow and Why to Avoid Hydrogenated Oils
Hydrogenated oils can lead to a litany of health issues, including but not limited to heart disease, diabetes, and inflammation. In this Wellness Wiki, Dr. Stenzler explains exactly what hydrogenated oils are, why they are unhealthy and how to...
Read moreThe Skinny (or not so skinny) on Artificial Sweeteners
Did you know that consuming “sugar free” food products can cost you your health? Dr. Brian Stenzler talks about the potential negative impact artificial sweeteners can have on your health and that of your family. He also provides you...
Read moreThe Truth about Corn Syrup
Corn syrup and high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) are both forms of processed sugar, and they seem to be in almost everything processed and sweet in the United States. They are derived from corn and are just as sweet as table (cane) sugar but much...
Read moreNo Whey???
A lot of people are asking me why I choose a plant based protein rather than the others. So this week I will share with you some of the pros and cons to different protein sources as well as what to look for in a protein powder should you decide...
Read morePulp Fiction: The Raw Deal of Fruit Juice
A common question I have gotten for years is, “Should I juice my fruit and veggies or blend them?” This is a very controversial conversation with strong opinions by experts on both sides. I take a commonsense approach, which I combine with my...
Read moreTime to Kick the Can… The Soda Can
While drinking soft drinks is bad for the waistline and the teeth, regular consumption of soda can also be linked to diabetes, heart disease, asthma, COPD and obesity, as well as a litany of other health issues.
Read morePumpkin Seed Hummus Recipe
In this edition of Wellness Wiki recipe videos, Dr. Stenzler makes hummus with pumpkin seeds (rather than traditional sesame seed tahini) with his 5-year old son, Zion.
Read moreIs Your Cookware Safe?
Ever since I started to get consistent with sending weekly messages and posting them on the Wellness Wikis blog page, I have been asked to share healthy recipes. I do have tons of recipes that I would like to share, but something that I always...
Read moreEnd Picky Eating, Forever!
In this week’s Wellness Wiki, Dr. Brian Stenzler interviews picky eating expert Katie Kimball. Katie, a two-time TedX speaker and mom of 4, started Kitchen Stewardship and Kids Cook Real Food products, and has been helping parents by...
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