Bridging the Gap: La Conexi ón ’ s Impact in the Philippines
Conclusion La Conexión’s journey to Catanduanes, Philippines, was a life-changing experience for our team of volunteers. But beyond that, we believe our commitment to bridging the gap in healthcare access and empowering local providers will be life-changing for the people of Catanduanes. The post Bridging the Gap: La Conexión’s Impact in the Philippines appeared first on DrGreene.com. (Source: Conversations with Dr Greene)
Source: Conversations with Dr Greene - May 24, 2023 Category: Child Development Authors: Alan Greene MD Tags: Dr. Greene's Blog La Conexión Philippines remote care Telehealth Source Type: blogs

La Conexi ón: Global connections for better health
How La Conexión Works Our goal is to make connections between eager expert clinicians* and local resources. We do that by: Establishing a relationship between an individual expert clinician and a local underserved community Training expert clinicians on the best practices in telemedicine Providing telemedicine tools to local community health leaders Setting up open communication between expert clinicians and remote care teams Providing ongoing access to expert clinicians so local community health leaders can help community members obtain expert, personalized health information and education on an as-needed basis La Cone...
Source: Conversations with Dr Greene - May 2, 2023 Category: Child Development Authors: Alan Greene MD Tags: Dr. Greene's Blog La Conexión Public Health Telehealth Source Type: blogs

5 Things Parents Should Look for in Their Children ’ s Medical Records
Here are five things I think parents should look for in their children’s medical records and have at their fingertips: BMI Percent – Parents are often stunningly wrong about whether or not their children are at a healthy weight. We are so familiar with our kids that they often look normal to us even when they are not. And more than 75% of parents of overweight children aged 2 to 15 report never being told the child is overweight by the pediatrician.The Body Mass Index is a calculation that looks at appropriate weight for height for a given age and gender. If children’s BMI is below the 5th percentile, they are likel...
Source: Conversations with Dr Greene - March 7, 2023 Category: Child Development Authors: Alan Greene MD Tags: Dr. Greene's Blog Growth & Development Source Type: blogs

COVID-Bivalent Booster for Children: Should your child get one?
A recent study showed that there is a 43% increase in autoimmune diseases in the months following a COVID infection. And autoimmune diseases among kids were already on the rise. The question becomes how best to guard against COVID and the long tail of impact on children.  With some vaccines, it can be important for the whole community to take them because they help prevent transmission and help prevent the vulnerable among us from becoming infected. The COVID booster is a bit different than that. It decreases transmission little if any. It does boost antibodies for a period of time, it may make it a bit less likely that y...
Source: Conversations with Dr Greene - January 29, 2023 Category: Child Development Authors: Alan Greene MD Tags: Dr. Greene's Blog COVID COVID-19 Feature COVID-19 Immunity Source Type: blogs

Reducing Viral Spread in Schools: France Makes Proactive Move to Measure and Reduce CO2 Levels in School and Daycare
One of my favorite gadgets from the pandemic is the AraNet 4 CO2 monitor. I carry it with me whenever I am curious about an indoor space. This easy-to-use monitor gives a simple red-yellow-green reading of the CO2 level. At a green level (<1000 ppm) it is harder to transmit an airborne viral infection. At a red level (>1400 ppm) it is much easier to catch a virus if someone else in the room is sick. I use this in restaurants and on airplanes, for instance, to help guide my actions. As a bonus, CO2 levels also correlate with alertness and productivity. When CO2 levels drift into the yellow range (>1000 ppm), cognit...
Source: Conversations with Dr Greene - January 9, 2023 Category: Child Development Authors: Alan Greene MD Tags: Dr. Greene's Blog Air Quality Allergies Virus Source Type: blogs

TLC Todd-versations: Todd Linsky in Conversation with Dr. Alan Greene
Todd Linsky, a food and organic industry veteran, hosts the podcast Todd-versations. He interviews guests from around the globe — influencers, leaders, and innovators in their respective fields. In this episode, Todd and Dr. Greene discuss the pediatric roots of longevity, the importance of nutrition in health, Dr. Greene’s reasons for creating DrGreene.com, his next projects, and a whole host of side topics. Transcript of Todd-versation Podcast with Todd Linsky and Dr. Greene 0:00 this conversation is brought to you in part by Calavo Growers the family of fresh! 0:19 hey there everybody good ...
Source: Conversations with Dr Greene - October 6, 2022 Category: Child Development Authors: Alan Greene MD Tags: Dr. Greene's Blog Source Type: blogs

Cool Medical Tools
My longtime friend, Kevin Kelly, author, world traveler, and futurist invited me to join him on the Cool Tools podcast. He wanted me to share my most recent medical “Cool Medical Tools”. He also asked me to share the first aid and medical treatments I carry with me when I travel. Check out the video below for our conversation:   Links to My Favorite Recent Cool Medical Tools 01:00 – Timeshifter app 12:55 – Aranet4 CO2 monitor:  19:14 – Bite Helper big bite aid 25:18 – Natrapel insect repellent 26:13 – Zyrtec antihistamine Cool Stuff in my Personal First Aid Travel Kit Ibupro...
Source: Conversations with Dr Greene - August 25, 2022 Category: Child Development Authors: Alan Greene MD Tags: Dr. Greene's Blog Kids Travel Safety Vacationing & Travel Source Type: blogs

Farm to Taste: Nourishing your microbiome
Farm to Taste is hosted by mother-daughter dynamo Cindy Gershen and Rose Stein. Cindy is a chef, author, activist, and teacher. Rose is a nutritionist and lifestyle coach. They asked me to join the team for this episode of Farm to Taste as they teach you how to cook simple, beautiful dishes. During the show, we discuss the importance of the microbiome, the role of prebiotics, clever ways to add healthy protein to your diet, and the importance of taste (Parents). Along the way, you’ll hear stories of how a shortage in chicken feed helped end a pandemic, and a food we call rice that’s really a power-packed indigenous gra...
Source: Conversations with Dr Greene - July 20, 2022 Category: Child Development Authors: Alan Greene MD Tags: Dr. Greene's Blog Family Nutrition WhiteOut Source Type: blogs

Dr. Greene s Guide to Holiday Toy Selection
Here is my guide to toy selection. I hope it helps you with your shopping.  Categories of Healthy Toys Before making your toy selection, let’s discuss healthy categories of toys. Especially in this digital age, it is important to remember the value of play without the use of media or devices. In 2019, the journal Pediatrics published a report on how to select appropriate and safe toys in this digital era.  The report discussed the concern that electronic toys were replacing more traditional childrens toys. Although we know there is a place for healthy use of electronics, in this guide we will focus on...
Source: Conversations with Dr Greene - November 24, 2021 Category: Child Development Authors: Alan Greene MD Tags: Dr. Greene's Blog Play Toys Source Type: blogs

Dr. Greene ’s Guide to Holiday Toy Selection
Here is my guide to toy selection. I hope it helps you with your shopping.  Categories of Healthy Toys Before making your toy selection, let’s discuss healthy categories of toys. Especially in this digital age, it is important to remember the value of play without the use of media or devices. In 2019, the journal Pediatrics published a report on how to select appropriate and safe toys in this digital era.  The report discussed the concern that electronic toys were replacing more traditional children’s toys. Although we know there is a place for healthy use of electronics, in this guide we will focus ...
Source: Conversations with Dr Greene - November 24, 2021 Category: Child Development Authors: Alan Greene MD Tags: Dr. Greene's Blog Play Toys Source Type: blogs

Surprising Infant Formula Ingredients
Added sugar is one of the biggest problems not only in kids’ diets but in the American diet overall. Added sugar is fueling the childhood obesity epidemic. But our childhood obesity problems start well before school age. In fact, it starts before most babies are even walking. By 9 months old, 30% of American babies are overweight — not just chubby, but they have too many fat cells and sugar in infant formula is one of the reasons. What is sugar even doing in infant formula? Great question. The sugars naturally found in foods can be beneficial. It may surprise you to find that one of the places sugars are f...
Source: Conversations with Dr Greene - October 1, 2021 Category: Child Development Authors: Cheryl Greene Tags: Dr. Greene's Blog Formula Infant & Baby Feeding Source Type: blogs

Free Universal School Meals: A Crucial Public Health and Social Justice Move for California and the Nation
Expanding Universal School Meals for All is a massive win for public health and social justice. California is now the first state to provide free breakfast and lunch to all public school students for the next two years. Thank you to Senator Nancy Skinner (D-Berkeley) and the School Meals for All Coalition of more than 200 nonprofits, supported by philanthropist and real food advocate Kat Taylor, for championing this policy.  As a pediatrician and a school district food service director, we know that nutritious school food is one of the most powerful levers to safeguard children’s health. Why? Kids can often get 50-1...
Source: Conversations with Dr Greene - August 16, 2021 Category: Child Development Authors: Alan Greene MD Tags: Dr. Greene's Blog School Lunch School Melas Schoolage Nutrition Source Type: blogs

Vaccine Record
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Source: Conversations with Dr Greene - June 26, 2021 Category: Child Development Authors: Alan Greene MD Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: blogs

Normal Toddler Behavior vs ADHD
An official diagnosis of ADHD can be hard to pinpoint as its symptoms can often be indicative of other conditions, but it is especially hard to diagnose in children under the age of four, as most children naturally experience about a year of extreme energy that generally encompasses their third birthday. This realization may be, in turn, both comforting and exhausting as parents learn that their toddler is likely just exhibiting the rampant energy normal for their age group. What is ADHD? Children with an official diagnosis of ADHD consistently present symptoms of inattentiveness, over-activity, impulsivity, or some combin...
Source: Conversations with Dr Greene - May 18, 2021 Category: Child Development Authors: Alan Greene MD Tags: Dr. Greene's Blog ADHD Toddler ADHD Source Type: blogs

Vaccine FAQ: Autism, Immunity, Mercury, Safety, SIDS
How Is Vaccine Safety Monitored? Like antibiotics, vaccines have prevented unfathomable suffering, but some parents may worry about the potential side effects of giving them to their children. Immunization safety and monitoring is an important conversation. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states “To ensure the continued success of vaccines in the United States, it’s crucial to make sure that vaccines are safe.” Before vaccines are approved by the FDA, they are thoroughly tested, and safety is always a priority during the development and approval process. And just because a vaccine is FDA approved...
Source: Conversations with Dr Greene - April 6, 2021 Category: Child Development Authors: Alan Greene MD Tags: Dr. Greene's Blog Immunizations Vaccine Source Type: blogs