Dr. Axe

Children’s Health

Children’s health, or pediatrics, concerns the well-being of children from conception through adolescence. Our children’s health articles discuss common diseases, issues and news related to improving children’s health in all ways.

Autism Natural Treatment, Including the Right Foods & Supplements

Autism is a developmental disorder that initially occurs in early childhood. It ...

Weight Loss in Children: How to Lose Weight for Kids

Nearly two-thirds of this U.S. group are overweight. In fact, 17 percent are ...

How to Get Rid of Varicose Veins: 11 Natural Remedies

Although we tend to think of them as a woman’s problem, both ...

Antioxidants to Combat Microplastics? Study Finds Anthocyanins May Counteract Nanoplastics

It’s no secret that microplastics are everywhere these days, from bottled water ...

What Is Triclosan and Why Is It Banned in Some Products but Not Others?

Triclosan is a “super chemical” meant to fight the spread of germs, ...

Why Am I Not Losing Weight? 30 Reasons You Might Be Struggling

Losing weight can be frustrating, especially when you feel like you’re doing ...

Children’s Book Teaches an Integrative Approach to Mental Health Basics

Stress is at an all-time high. Increasingly, the general public and healthcare ...

What Is Jaundice? Get the Facts on Neonatal vs. Adult Jaundice

The term jaundice is derived from the French word “jaune,” meaning yellow, ...

Study Finds Maternal Inflammation Risk Factors Associated With Children’s Behavioral, Emotional Regulation

We know that inflammation is a natural response to foreign invaders in ...

Metal in Baby Food: Research Reveals Risk of Ingesting Heavy Metals

Of all food categories, it may be safe to say that ensuring ...

Investing in Your Grandkids’ Future? It Starts in the Kitchen

Grandchildren are some of life’s greatest treasures. Martha and I have 14 ...

The Harmful Effects of Climate Change on Children’s Health

We know that burning fossil fuels is one of the leading contributors ...

Benefits of Aunts: Why Aunts May Be Just as Important as Moms

It’s no surprise that having a positive female role model is extremely ...

School Lunch: What Schools Are Getting Wrong and What to Do About It

People like to say, “You are what you eat.” We like to ...

Concerned About Your Children’s Growth? 5 Nutrition Remedies

In my 50-plus years of pediatric practice, I have consulted with thousands ...

New Study Shows Family Connection Associated With Greater Prevalence of Flourishing for Adolescents

What happens when an adolescent feels cared for, safe and supported at ...