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Eczema: What’s a Parent To Do?
Caring for the Whole Child: Managing Eczema in Young Patients Often called “the itch that rashes,” eczema—also known as atopic dermatitis—is a common yet distressing condition, especially in children under the age of two. While not life-threatening, the persistent itch and inflammation can be miserable for anyone, especially young children and frustrating for caregivers. EczemaRead more
Devotional Booklet: Faith & Health A Catholic Devotional on Hypertension and Healing
Caring for the Temple of the Holy Spirit “Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit… Therefore honor God with your bodies.” (1 Corinthians 6:19–20) High blood pressure—also known as hypertension—is a serious but often silent health concern affecting over 1 billion people globally. As Catholics, we are called toRead more
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Allergies—But Should
Allergies are more than just sneezing and itchy eyes. Millions of people suffer from allergy symptoms without realizing it—because the signs aren’t always obvious, and the triggers aren’t always outdoors. Here are five surprising facts that can help you better understand your body and get the care you needRead more
Pinkeye vs Allergies.
Pink eye, also known as conjunctivitis, and allergies can have similar symptoms but are distinct conditions with different causes and treatments. Here’s a breakdown of their differences:Read more
10 Tricks for the Family Road Trip – Have a Lampoon-Free Vacation
True confession: the night before we left for our national park road trip my husband and I seriously considered cancelling the whole thing. On a total whim (and moment of fantasy) I had planned a six day, 1700 mile family road trip to Badlands National Park, Mt. Rushmore, and Crazy Horse. Perhaps I was theRead more
Tips to Prevent Illness and Injury During Your Summer Getaway
Tips to Prevent Illness and Injury During Your Summer Getaway. Every summer the emergency department fills up with travelers– families far from home with vacation plans gone awry. We see children with high fevers, vomiting, broken bones, burns, poison ivy, and infected insect bites. But with a few tricks and a bit of preparation, youRead more
How to Build the Essential Parent First-Aid Kit
Summer is approaching, and every year the summer arrives with full force in my ER: cuts, ticks, poison ivy, infected bug bites, sun burns, eye injuries, broken bones, and all other kinds of summer fun gone wrong. Luckily, you can easily treat or prevent much of the summer craziness if you are prepared. Being preparedRead more
How to Take Care of Your Skin with Dr. Andrea Pearson
New Age The Most Dangerous Toxin in the Wellness World
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The Daniel Fast for Spiritual Growth and Health
Lent is a time for fasting among the faithful in the Church, as we remember how Jesus fasted in the desert before beginning his public ministry. Fasting has deep roots in Jewish and Christian tradition, meant to foster repentance, self-denial, spiritual growth, and preparation for particular feasts. Fasting practices have changed over the centuries, fromRead more
Self-Care on the Cheap
Small habits that care for your body, brain, and soul We’ve all heard that self-care is important for mental and physical health. But it’s easy to dismiss it as something that costs too much money — or too much time. The truth? Small, consistent practices regulate your nervous system, lower stress hormones, and improve mood.Read more
True Transformation
Metanoia: Toward True Transformation By mid-February, many people have abandoned their New Year’s resolutions, just in time for Lent to begin. For Catholics, there is sometimes a renewal of that resolution in the form of a Lenten observance. We decide to give up sweets or chocolate, stop the doom-scrolling on social media, or commit toRead more
Catholic Wellness Answers Webinars
The Childhood Obesity Epidemic: How Can We Make a Difference?
This lecture is presented by Dr. Katrina Nguyen, Catholic Pediatric GI, as she discusses how healthcare workers and community organizations can make a difference in the childhood obesity epidemic.
Dementia on Demand by Aimee Gustisis.
A diagnosis of advanced dementia offers patients, caregivers, and providers more questions than answers. Early referral to palliative and hospice care allows both patients and caregivers to learn how to manage symptoms, choose appropriate therapeutic options and set reasonable care goals in the face of fear and uncertainty surrounding this dreaded disease.
Healthy You- Keeping it Simple and Successful! by Annie McKenna, MS, RDN, LDN
Catholic Nutrition expert Annie McKenna, MS, RDN, LDN, deciphers fact from fiction in the “health” world. Not only will you come away with knowledge and understanding of the whys and why-nots of nutrition, but learn how to set yourself up for success in creating simple and sustainable change toward a healthier you!
Your Catholic Faith has Prepared You for The Aging and Dementia Journey by Matthew Estrade
Mathew Estrade speaks on the journey of aging and dementia care from a Catholic perspective.
Introduction to NaProTechnology Gynecological & Obstetrical Care By Sharon Best
The aim of this lecture will be to introduce the basic NaPro diagnostic work up, discuss biomarkers and what they mean and highlight a few protocols unique to NaPro, such as the follicular ultrasound series and the near-adhesion-free laparoscopy.
Screen Addiction: Why You Can't Put Your Phone Down
No single factor defines a culture, but the increased accessibility of cell phones has contributed to accumulating mental health concerns of a magnitude not seen before. Learn more from a Catholic Mental Health professional the effects of screen addiction
What is Functional Medicine? By Dr. Wendy Burton
A holistic, comprehensive, and Catholic approach to health care and optimal wellness.
Skin Changes During Pregnancy by Dr. Andrea Pearson
Follow Catholic Dermatologist Dr. Andrea Pearson as she focus’s on the changes that can occur in the skin during pregnancy during this webinar.
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Podcasts
Practice and Morality of In Vitro Fertilization.
Incredible interview with Dr. Craig Turczynski on Focus, a Catholic Answers Podcast. Dr. Turczynski is a doctor in Reproductive Physiologist and MyCatholicDoctor’s Director of men’s sexual health and fertility.
Best Practices for Childhood Discipline
Pediatrician Dr. Kathleen Berchelmann shares her expert opinion on the best approach to discipline for Catholic parents to help their children thrive and grow in virtue.
Natural Family Planning
When couples marry, they are told to be fruitful and multiply. But what happens when infertility rears its ugly head? Are they supposed to conceive by any means necessary? In this episode, Bear sits down with Dr. Craig Turczynski to discuss the Godly way to plan your family and that there IS hope for those struggling with infertility that does NOT go against Church teaching.
My Catholic Doctor with Dr. Kathleen
In this Interview with Dr. Kathleen Berchelmann, the Co-Founder of MyCatholicDoctor.com, we discuss authentic catholic healthcare, finding truth in the science, and MyCatholicDoctor.com.
Medical Informational Videos
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Catholic ENT Pearls for Primary Care and Urgent Care
Please join Nicole Tiefel, DNP, FNP-C as she offers some valuable ENT pearls that will help providers in primary care and urgent care.
Lewy Body Dementia vs Alzheimer's Disease - A Clinical Perspective by Julia Wood MOT, OTR/L
Please join Julia Wood, the Director of Professional and Community Education at Lewy Body Dementia Association, Inc. She will discuss how to correctly define Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) and explain how this condition differs from Alzheimer’s Disease.
Catholic Pediatric Dermatology - PART 1
During this lecture, Ledy Ochoa, PA-C, MS will discuss how to differentiate among the more common skin conditions seen in children, and treatment options which have proven effective in her practice.
Catholic Pediatric Dermatology Part 2
Ledy Ochoa, PA-C, MS will discuss how to differentiate diagnoses and share with you her treatments plans, which have proven effective in her practice.
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