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Catherine Clinton

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About Catherine Clinton

Catherine Clinton is a board certified naturopathic physician, currently practicing in Eugene, Oregon. Dr. Clinton has published work in the international peer-reviewed Natural Medicine Journal and is a guest contributor to the website of American Association of Naturopathic Physicians. She specializes in autoimmune diseases, gastrointestinal conditions and children’s health. Her belief is that the key to health lies in the interplay of the body’s systems. With the birth of her son in 2009, Dr. Clinton turned her focus to pediatric health and founded the supplement company WellFuture. Seeing an urgent need for nutritional support to meet the needs and challenges of today’s children, she developed VacciShield, the first-ever nutritional support for babies and kids during vaccinations. Dr. Clinton offers a unique perspective on health that blends scientific research with a holistic, naturopathic approach. For more information visit www.vaccishield.com

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5 Tips For Surviving Cold & Flu Season
With flu season reaching its peak in January, my office will soon start filling up with parents and their children who are sick with a cold or the flu. The influenza virus causes a staggering 32 million missed school days and 100 million missed days of work. Symptoms of the flu are often hard to distinguish from those of a common cold; coughing, sneezing, runny nose, fatigue, general aches, fever and stomach complaints like nausea, vomiting and diarrhea are all typical of the flu. And while influenza vaccinations and antiviral drugs may be helpful in the prevention and treatment of influenza... continue reading
Parents' Guide to Back-to-School Vaccinations
It's that time of year for back to school check-ups and vaccinations. Parents can often feel overwhelmed with the task of addressing so many health concerns in a brief amount of time. For some parents vaccinating their children can be stressful and cause a considerable amount of worry. So here are a few tips to make back to school check-ups and vaccinations go in little more smoothly: Plan Ahead Schedule your office visit during your child’s most cooperative time of day and remember to pack special playthings and snacks. Doctor offices are often busiest in the afternoon so try to find the... continue reading
Are We Cutting the Cord Too Soon?
Are we depriving our newborns of vital nutrients by rushing the big "cut the cord" moment? The diagnosis and treatment of iron deficiency and iron deficient anemia has become commonplace in pediatric offices across the country. Among children in the developing world, iron is the most common single-nutrient deficiency. Infants and young children are at particularly high risk for deficiency due to their high iron requirements during rapid growth. Iron is essential for proper neurodevelopment which makes iron deficiency a real concern in infants and children. While iron supplementation is... continue reading
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