Happy and Healthy New Decade! 2020, and so much to celebrate. Let me start by welcoming, and drawing your attention to, Dr. Prerana Sangani, who shares with us her highest compliment by returning to The Village Doctor with
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We in the Bay Area are now officially in the throes of the flu season. What helps distinguish influenza from a bad cold is the abrupt onset of fever (temperature >100.4F in babies and >101.3F in kids and
11 Tips for Traveling with Children
Traveling during the busy holiday season can be stressful for anyone, but traveling with kids tends to be even more…well, exciting. Most parents will discover that children display the extremes of their normal emotions when on vacation. At
I am delighted to finally announce the addition of a critical member of Team TVD, seen front and center in the photo with the sparkling eyes and dark hair. Kimberley Burgan accepted the position of Front Desk Concierge
Prevent Skin Cancer and Photoaging This Summer
Reading a sunscreen label can seem like staring at alphabet soup–SPF, UVA, UVB– but what does it all mean and what actually matters? SPF stands for Sun Protection Factor and is a measure of how long a sunscreen
Another academic year is almost over… how time flies. A big CONGRATULATIONS to our TVD family who have graduated high school or college these past few weeks or who will be graduating in the coming weeks (yes, here’s
Protect Your Eyesight in the Digital Age
Thank you, Dr. Keith Skolnick for sharing your wisdom regarding eye health, and Dr. Jeanne Rosner (of SOUL Food Salon) for the introduction and interview, which you can read below. How often should we see an ophthalmologist? For
12 Tips to Prevent Tick Bites and Lyme Disease This Summer
Summer brings tick season and the threat of Lyme disease. Ticks are found particularly in humid climates in woods, weeds, tall grass and shrubs. They can also be carried into the house by dogs. Surveillance One of THE
3 Simple Steps to Basic Self Care
Our bodies are intelligent mechanisms made up of systems that are in constant communication with one another. When something is out of place or in discordance with the Whole, the body sends signals. Treat these as cues, for
Tutto È Possibile (Anything Is Possible)
Every now and then, we have an experience that feels so good we want to share. We had one recently between our medical assistant, Christie and one of our pediatric patients. This young man was understandably apprehensive
Happy and Healthy New Decade! 2020, and so much to celebrate. Let me start by welcoming, and drawing your attention
We in the Bay Area are now officially in the throes of the flu season. What helps distinguish influenza from
11 Tips for Traveling with Children
Traveling during the busy holiday season can be stressful for anyone, but traveling with kids tends to be even more…well,
I am delighted to finally announce the addition of a critical member of Team TVD, seen front and center in
Prevent Skin Cancer and Photoaging This Summer
Reading a sunscreen label can seem like staring at alphabet soup–SPF, UVA, UVB– but what does it all mean and
Another academic year is almost over… how time flies. A big CONGRATULATIONS to our TVD family who have graduated high
Protect Your Eyesight in the Digital Age
Thank you, Dr. Keith Skolnick for sharing your wisdom regarding eye health, and Dr. Jeanne Rosner (of SOUL Food Salon)
12 Tips to Prevent Tick Bites and Lyme Disease This Summer
Summer brings tick season and the threat of Lyme disease. Ticks are found particularly in humid climates in woods, weeds,
3 Simple Steps to Basic Self Care
Our bodies are intelligent mechanisms made up of systems that are in constant communication with one another. When something is
Tutto È Possibile (Anything Is Possible)
Every now and then, we have an experience that feels so good we want to share. We had one