Vitamin storage turns out to be, yes, important
by Jill on 3/09/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Where do you store your vitamins? We keep our vitamins in the kitchen and I know people who store them in the bathroom. The bathroom and kitchen seem two logical places to store them and for most of us, where we keep them is how we can remember to take them. Apparently then, most of [...]
Bake Sale: Doritos and Pop-Tarts, but not homemade brownies
by Karen on 2/25/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Recently, fund-raising food sales was banned in city schools, but today a city panel voted on amendment that student groups can sell “items like Pop-Tarts and Doritos during the school day, but not brownies, zucchini bread or anything else homemade”, the New York Times reported.
The New York Times explains that, “the new regulation is meant [...]
Is face painting dangerous?
by Karen on 2/16/10 | 19 Comment(s)
It seems like every children’s event these days has an arts and crafts table with a face painter. But, is that face paint safe?
Last year, a report for the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics was issued regarding the safety of face paint. The researchers tested 10 different face painting kits, all commonly found in craft stores. [...]
A New Armory for Bed-Sty, Prospect Lefferts, Crown Heights?
by Karen on 2/03/10 | 1 Comment(s)
Tonight is a big night for the Park Slope Armory as Marty Markowitz (Brooklyn Borough President) and the Brooklyn Ballet, Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir and others celebrate the armory’s overhaul into a state-of-the-art YMCA. So, is there another armory rehab in our future? According to Curbed, it seems that the answer is “yes”. They reported that, [...]
Are you dependent on your lip balm?
by Karen on 1/25/10 | 0 Comment(s)
It’s winter and who isn’t reapplying lip balm every moment? If you think you are actually becoming dependent on it, you might be right. “Lip balms that contain phenol, an antibacterial agent, strip the top layer of skin off your lips,” says dermatologist Amy Wechsler, MD, author of The Mind-Beauty Connection. “That’s why you get [...]
Pomegranates may reduce breast cancer risk
by Karen on 1/06/10 | 0 Comment(s)
It turns out that pomegranates may not just help with Alzheimer’s, cancer and heart disease: they might actually reduce the risk for breast cancer. “An acid found in pomegranates appears to block aromatase, an enzyme that converts androgen to estrogen, a hormone that plays a role in the development of breast cancer,” was the conclusion [...]
Update on H1N1 shots at LICH Pediatrics
by Karen on 12/08/09 | 0 Comment(s)
This is an update from LICH Pediatrics. They will have plenty of slots open for tomorrow for H1N1 vaccination shots. The slots are available from Wednesday 10 am- 12 pm with Dr. Gilgoff for all ages/doses of H1N1 and also from 1-4 pm they will continue giving the H1N1 shots. I have been [...]
Update on H1N1 Shots for kids and adults this week and weekend
by Karen on 12/04/09 | 0 Comment(s)
You can get your H1N1 shots, as usual, at the Weekend H1N1 Vaccination Clinics, however, they will vaccinate only those in the high risk categories. It still leaves the “under 4 years” crowd out and some others. If you are not able to get vaccinated at weekend clinic, you can get your vaccination at [...]
H1N1 Shots for children and adults at LICH Pediatrics
by Karen on 12/02/09 | 0 Comment(s)
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There was a rumor floating around that LICH Pediatrics was giving H1N1 shots to non-patients. Who else would I ask but our Expert Pediatrician (who just happens to be at LICH Pediatrics) if the rumor was true.” This is in from Dr. Hugh Gilgoff:
We are vaccinating. We are doing it each [...]
Is your chicken safe to eat?
by Karen on 12/02/09 | 0 Comment(s)
The New York Times reports on a new study by Consumer Reports that says that two out of three broiler chickens have a likelihood of being contaminated by bacteria. CR found both salmonella or campylobacter bacteria in the broilers. “While both salmonella and campylobacter are known to cause intestinal distress, campylobacter can lead to [...]
Weekend H1N1 vaccination clinics
by Karen on 12/02/09 | 0 Comment(s)
Here is the schedule for Weekend H1N1 Vaccination Clinics for December 5 and 6, 2009. It still leaves the “under 4 years” crowd out though. For those children, see my previous posts about clinics in Brooklyn.
The weekend clinics have been reported to be fairly easy. Most people have been able to walk in [...]
Differences between H1N1, Flu and Cold
by Karen on 11/15/09 | 0 Comment(s)
Reader Rena sent this chart along. Thanks Rena- this is totally helpful.
H1N1 shots in Brooklyn for children under 4 years
by Karen on 11/09/09 | 0 Comment(s)
I got a couple of appointments (Nov. 24th!!!) for our children ages 3 years and 15 months at the clinic I listed below. The phone wait to make the appointment was about 15 minutes.
Betances Health Center (Community Health Center)
280 Henry Street New York 10002
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Facility Phone: (212) 227-8401
The shots at this [...]
H1N1 vaccinations in Brooklyn schools
by Karen on 11/03/09 | 0 Comment(s)
We got notice yesterday that children ages 4 years and up would be vaccinated at my son’s school. Our son, who is 3 years, is not eligible to be vaccinated per the CDC direction (yet). So, what is the schedule for all the schools?
Here it is, courtesy of nyc.gov:
This year the Health Department is [...]
What the New Tribeca Pediatrics Office In Park Slope Looks Like
by Karen on 10/30/09 | 0 Comment(s)
I know this isn’t news news since the opening of Tribeca Pediatrics with RealBirth (an excellent pregnancy, childbirth and parent education center) happened earlier this month in both Hell’s Kitchen and in Park Slope. However, today I was finally able to get into their new office to take a look. The office is, just like [...]
Premier Pediatrics is Moving
by Karen on 10/29/09 | 0 Comment(s)
I had heard Premier Pediatrics in Park Slope was moving. We go there ourselves. It is official now that it is on their website:
After 10 years, we have lost our lease at our current Brooklyn location. In the coming months, we will be moving to a new and larger home at 104-110 4th Avenue (corner [...]
Swine Flu Vaccinations in Brooklyn and Updates
by Karen on 10/28/09 | 0 Comment(s)
Where to get a H1N1 vaccination shot? Who really has them in stock?
Where to get one? There are a lot of “vaccine locators” out there. You put in your zip code- and voila! it tells you what location has a stock of shots. Sounds great- if that were true. Most of the “vaccine locators” are [...]
Flu shots update
by Karen on 10/22/09 | 0 Comment(s)
For those of you interested in getting either the seasonal or H1N1 vaccination, I got an update from NY Presbyterian- Cornell Weill today. They basically said what our pediatricians said: they aren’t giving 3+ year olds the booster (2nd) shot of the seasonal flu vaccine yet as they have to give it to the youngest [...]
60 Minutes report on H1N1 (swine) flu
by Karen on 10/18/09 | 1 Comment(s)
My sister in Chicago just called me. Her voice was shaky. She and I have been regularly discussing what to do about vaccinating against the H1N1 flu. Just a few days ago, we had both decided against it. She called me late tonight to advise me to watch the 60 minutes update on the H1N1 [...]
Should Your Child or Pregnant Women Get The H1N1 Vaccine?
by Karen on 10/14/09 | 0 Comment(s)
My husband and I have been debating whether or not to get the H1N1 (swine flu) vaccination for the last couple of days. I’m not pregnant, but we have 2 small children (ages 1 year and 3 years). My husband has a respitory issue that usually requires that he get the regular flu vaccine. We [...]
Swine Flu Vaccines Started Today
by Karen on 10/06/09 | 0 Comment(s)
The swine flu (H1N1) vaccinations started in New York today. They are in the form of a nasal mist called Flumist. Will you get one? Here are the details of who can get one and when….
“The first round of the H1N1 vaccine arrive(d) in New York City today, but is only safe for people between [...]
When Can A Baby Sleep Though the Night?
by Karen on 10/05/09 | 0 Comment(s)
Dr. Gilgoff, our blog pediatrician, tackles the “sleep issue” for us: when is it okay to sleep train? Should we sleep train? If so, what are the best methods? We sleep trained Birch at 10 months and Willow at 9 months. I still feel badly that we ended up having to put Willow through [...]
Children’s Tylenol Recall
by Karen on 9/25/09 | 0 Comment(s)
Have you heard about the recall of certain lots of Children’s and Infants’ TYLENOL® liquid products that were manufactured between April, 2008 and June, 2008? Check this blog (listed below) to find out more and if your medicine is affected. The company cautioned that infection with the bacteria can be serious in high-risk persons, including [...]
Where To Get Flu Shots In Brooklyn?
by Karen on 9/24/09 | 0 Comment(s)
If you are trying to find a local place to get a flu shot, put your zip in at www.findaflushot.com. The site (operated by Maxim Health Systems) also has the latest news on seasonal flu and H1N1 (“Swine Flu”), as well as links to other resources to learn more about the flu and its prevention.
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SIGG Bottles and BPA- Bottle Exchange but HURRY!
by Karen on 9/10/09 | 0 Comment(s)
This is from The Soft Landing- a blog I trust with issues about BPA and chemicals in our eating and drinking containers. This is big news about SIGG bottles….
I think we’ve just experienced the greatest greenwashing this side of the moon. SIGG’s laid-back announcement about the “mere presence of BPA” in the lining of their [...]
