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Robin is Our Big Earth’s Executive Editor. A journalist with nearly 20 years under her belt, she’s worked for newspapers and magazines across North America. The Comox Valley became her home in 2006 when she and her husband ditched big-city life to be close to family while raising their daughter.

Year In Review – Family Health in 2009

Posted by Robin Rivers on December 25th, 2009 No Comments Printer-Friendly

Editor’s Note: If you missed this morning’s post, check out Assistant Editor Bevin Clempson’s tips for reducing holiday waste HERE. Now, it’s time for a trip in the way back machine to check out 365 days of preventative health care with Dr. Amy Wells:

If there is one thing that has dominated family life this year in terms of health, it’s been the flu – particularly H1N1. From the first outbreaks to widespread sickness and mass vaccinations, keeping our immune systems strong and keeping on top of preventative health was at the top of the list.

Comox Valley Naturopath Dr. Amy Wells dealt with these issues head-on – some were controversial, some were common sense, many opened our eyes and gave us new tools to help keep our families healthy.

Take a look back at some of the health-related columns from 2009 here on OBE and be sure to vote for your favorite at the end.

- Kids Mental Health and Heavy Metal Toxicity:

- Healing Childhood Eczema Naturally:

- The Pros of Probiotics:

- Prevention to keep kids asthma at bay:

- Taking Charge of Female Fertility:

- Pesticides and their Effect On Kids:

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- The Good & Bad about Flouride:

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- Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder:

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- Top 10 Immunity Boosters for Kids:

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- How and When to Introduce Babies to Solid Foods:

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Now be sure to vote for your favorite!


Tagged as: children, Comox Valley, Dr. Amy Wells, family, health, healthcare, immune building, Kids, naturopathy, Our Big Earth Media Co., parenting, prevention


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