The Foundation for Health Creation

An integrative approach to building a healthier world

Childhood

An Effective Holistic Medical Approach to Allergies

By Dr. Carmen Hering and Dr. Steven M Johnson The prevalence of allergic diseases has been rising globally since the mid-20th century. A 2021 study from the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics showed that more than 1 in 4 U.S. children report having a seasonal allergy, eczema, or food allergy. A large retrospective study, published in Pediatrics documented the … [Read more...] about An Effective Holistic Medical Approach to Allergies

Spring 2025 Newsletter

Hello friends, It’s springing here and I’m delighting in what seems like the sudden appearance of gifts in the grasses- blooming flax, strawberry blossoms, hidden eggs, the reappearance of the neighborhood chukars, or some other surprises. Times are arduous though. They call for wisdom and vigilance, especially for those looking to grow food, flowers and forbs. I spend much … [Read more...] about Spring 2025 Newsletter

Annie’s Poem

by Annie (source) Annie wrote the following poem during the pandemic when she was nine years old. She and her parents have given their permission to share it in the knowledge that all feelings are okay and naming them is an important first step to coping with them. I am a boat leaking with worry water     I am the sea that carries it … [Read more...] about Annie’s Poem

Antidote to Social Media:  Help your children stay strong when faced with pressures from social media

by Daciana Iancu, MDIntegrative and Anthroposophic Medicine Today we had our 12th grade teacher-student review at school for my daughter. The words of praise kept coming. She is an outstanding young lady: confident, hard working, and able to stand on her own and not succumb to peer pressures. Her teachers see her as a leader and a role model to her … [Read more...] about Antidote to Social Media:  Help your children stay strong when faced with pressures from social media