Tag Archives: vitamins

More reasons to drink your milk!

It’s winter in New England, and even though the snow has been elusive, shorter days and more indoor time can put children at risk for vitamin D deficiency. What is Vitamin D?  Vitamin D is one of the four fat-soluble vitamins … Continue reading

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How safe are “natural” or complementary and alternative treatments?

Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is a label applied to a broad range of treatments that are felt to be outside the scope of conventional or Western medicine.  Some examples of CAM are: Herbal remedies, vitamins, minerals, and “natural” products … Continue reading

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