Breastfeeding & Climate Change: Can Better Policies Reduce the Crisis?
KRYSTAL PLONSKI, ND, LAC, FABNP Could better policy support of breast/chest-feeding help reduce risks of climate change? Quick answer: It could, but only when [...]
THC May Stay in Breast Milk Up to Six Weeks
NODE SMITH, ND In a new study published in JAMA Pediatrics, researchers at Children’s Hospital Colorado (Children’s Colorado) have found that tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the [...]
New Metabolites Found to be Produced by Sucralose, a Common Artificial Sweetener
Node Smith, ND Sucralose, a widely used artificial sweetener sold under the trade name Splenda®, is metabolized in the gut, producing at least two fat-soluble compounds, according to a recent [...]
Marijuana Found in Breast Milk 6 Days After Use
Node Smith, ND With the increase in legalization of marijuana, both medically and recreationally, more and more pregnant and breastfeeding women are reporting its use. Though, the general [...]
Is Breast Milk Still Best, Even If It Is Someone Else’s? Key Points to Consider
Jessica Mitchell, ND As a physician who has committed my practice to pediatrics, I have seen my share of mothers struggling to produce enough breast milk to fulfill the needs of their infants. We [...]
