By Ashley Watson

In the aftermath of the tornado that hit Moore, Oklahoma on May 20^th, 2013, the survivors are looking for ways from the trauma. Children are particularly susceptible to PTSD after such a devastating event. Some parents may not be prepared to help support their children when dealing with trauma, but there are plenty of resources that are available to them.

The day after the tornado, the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) posted an article on their website that provided ways that parents and teachers can help children after such an event, stating that children will react differently. “Parents should decide how much information their children can handle,” the article continues, quoting Aureen Wagner, PhD, Director of The Anxiety Wellness Center in Cary, North Carolina, who offers this advice: “It’s best not to give more information than your child asks for. Let your child know that it is normal to feel upset, scared or angry.”

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By Ashley Watson

While your patients may already know that maintaining a healthy lifestyle includes eating well, getting enough sleep, exercising, and drinking plenty of water, they may not always take your advice. But even if they do, environmental stress, such as work and finances, can take a toll no matter how much people pay attention to their mental and physical well-being.

Sometimes, a little extra support is needed to maintain proper mental and physical balance. That’s why DaVinci is proud to introduce our new, high quality EPA 825 Super Critical Extracted Fish Oil. This omega-3 formula contains solvent-free, essential fatty acids to support normal immune system function, proper mood balance, and a proper inflammatory response, as well as support for cardiovascular health and normal brain and nerve function.*

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By Ashley Watson

While some patients fully admit that certain health issues are related to poor health choices, changing bad habits is not as straightforward. Adopting a healthier lifestyle and making better choices takes time and patience. And it never hurts to have added support and encouragement from a health care provider.

Whether your patient’s goal is to get more sleep, eat a more balanced diet, or to stop smoking, there are methods that can help you give them the support they need. Here are five ways to encourage patients to create a healthier lifestyle and get the results they are looking for.

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We’re back with another opportunity for you to get to know one of our fantastic employees. This week, Deb Clark told us about her commitment to health and why she loves this job!

Q: How long have you been working here?

A: I worked here for three years back when we had computers and we hand wrote and tracked everything. Since I couldn’t stay away I am back and have been here for over a year!

Q: What’s your favorite part of the job?

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By Karin Krisher

Spring always reminds me of renewal and youth. There’s something nostalgic for me in the thick scent of mud and grass, something comforting about the sunshine and the prospect of tulips. In this heat wave (it’s 45 degrees in Vermont today!), I began to reflect on some children’s health issues I’ve noticed making headline news. Here’s our recap: for pediatricians, for moms and dads, for anyone who plans to one day be a mom or dad…food for thought:

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By Karin Krisher

It’s no secret that sugar consumption and obesity are in some ways related, or that obesity and diabetes are in some ways related. But a new, large-scale study “links increased consumption of sugar with increased rates of diabetes by examining the data on sugar availability and the rate of diabetes in 175 countries over the past decade.” (Mark Bittman for the New York Times)

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By Karin Krisher

We patients like to think our doctors have every answer. Wouldn’t it be nice if we could just completely rely on an authority to take care of our health? Wouldn’t it be nice to pay attention to just what they tell us, and not have to form any questions of our own?

Of course it would. It would be nice, and it would be lazy. Lack of patient involvement in their personal care is simply a fact of the medical profession. DaVinci has news: Docs, it’s OK to expect more from your patients. Patients, it’s OK to expect more from yourselves. And it’s not even that hard to achieve.

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By Karin Krisher

You know that when your patients come to you with health concerns, it’s important to examine every possible cause. Weight gain and generally unhealthy lifestyles that lead to weight gain are often on the top of your list.

While DaVinci has always had a space on our shelves for serious weight management support options, it wasn’t until we discovered the value of African mango seed and Raspberry ketone that we were able to create a truly mastered formula.* Mango-Plex with Raspberry Ketone is a capsule formula designed to support one of the most crucial pieces of maintaining a good, healthy diet: appetite control.*

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By Karin Krisher

In the deep recesses of the supplement industry, where we study nutrition and biology all day and taste test until our tongues can taste no more, most everyone knows of the beneficial support Coenzyme Q10 can offer. But outside of the industry, there’s less information, less understanding, and less access.

Are your patients aware of the many supportive qualities of this antioxidant supplement?* If you think that even one person might be missing out on that knowledge, there’s no better time to have a conversation about CoQ10 than during February, National Heart Health Month.

Start the conversation by talking about ATP. Most patients won’t be familiar with this molecule, despite familiarity with energy itself. CoQ10 is a vital nutrient for ATP formation, and ATP is the basic energy molecule used by every cell. *Understanding that basic relationship will help them understand the overall importance of CoQ10.

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By Karin Krisher

Remember when aspartame was the only supposedly sketchy item in your sweet drink? Remember when your patients got their energy from an early start and a small cup of tea?

Those were the good old days.

Then came a high demand for productivity and a huge rise in numbers of college students. Following close behind: five-hour solutions, the “No Crash!” claims, the vitamins-mixed-with-sugar(y?)-liquid revolution—and the hospital visits.

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