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October
2007
A
grandmother pretends she doesn't know who you are on
Halloween.
~Erma Bombeck
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 Hello,
Happy almost
halloween! I'm sure your kids have already picked out their costumes
and are gearing up for next week's festivities. Trick or Treating
does offer a great deal of fun and creativity so if you are having
trouble with the "treat" part of the event, stay focused on that.
But, treats now and again are not bad - and learning to encorporate
treats into a healthy and well-balanced lifestyle is helpful to our
kids and healthy overall.
Here's what's new this
month:
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Dr. Gwenn Is In Monthly Column:
Tapestry of Your Family's Health History
We're all connected by our family tree. It's
uncanny how traits in families get passed on. Passions for cooking,
sports, fashion, music all show up in varying degrees in different
family members through the generations. (click here to read
article) |
 Ask Dr.
Gwenn:
How much
Tylenol or Motrin can I give my child?
Great
question! Most of the over the counter cold and cough medications
have been pulled for small kids and infants but pain relievers and
fever busters are still safe and effective. Here's how to figure out
a dose that is right for your chid.
(click
picture or click here to read the
answer)
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 Bug Of The
Week:
Mono
"The kissing disease" but there
are many more ways to get this pesky bug. And, lucikly time and
R&R is about as fancy as you need to get to treat this
one.
(click here to read
more!!)
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 Fit Tips!
Small Changes, Big Results.
Staying
healthy and fit doesn't actually involve the big buck investement
and dramatic changes people some how picture in their minds. Check
out the first in a serious of ideas aimed at helping you maximize
fitness and nutrition effieciently.
Click here for our latest
FitTip.
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 Dr. Gwenn Is
In! Blog
Check out the latest
headlines and what they lean on Dr. Gwenn's frequently updated
blog! |
 Family
Travel Health
New Health
Destinations:
Travel Health Resources and
Links
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Before
you know it, the "real" holiday rush will be here and the flu
season, which is tickling the feet of many states already. Enjoy the
fall and the calm before the winter story. And, if you missed
any headlines, the Pediatrics Now Home Page
, Video Archive, or Dr. Gwenn's Is In blog will
have every thing you need to get caught up quickly.
Cheers!
Dr.
Gwenn
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O'Keeffe MD FAAP
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Pediatrics Now
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