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Dear Shalva families, I know this is a very stressful time for you as the vote for the pending bill eliminating religious exemption for vaccines is being voted on. Please know that as an Integrative Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and a member of the Shalva team I will do everything in my power to keep your kids safe. If the bill does pass, we as a team will work together to provide the safest vaccines along with pre and post vaccine protocols to minimize any potential... Read More →

With Spring around the corner, and winter illness almost behind us, allergy season will soon be here. Though spring time is notoriously known as  allergy season, any time of year can bring on allergy symptoms. Allergies are due to a hypersensitivity of the immune system causing an inappropriate response to an otherwise harmless substance known as an allergen. The body produces antibodies called Immunoglobulin E (IgE)  triggering the release of a chemical called histamine... Read More →

By Dr. Ellen Lewis First of all, let’s drop the stigma of “herpes”. It’s one of the more common infections people will encounter and it doesn’t serve you to dwell on it. Whether you have had an actual outbreak, or recently tested positive on an antibody test (HSV1 IgG or HSV2 IgG) and have never had an outbreak, there is no need to fret. Whether it is oral or genital, let’s use the diagnosis as an opportunity to catapult your health to... Read More →

Though spring is just around the corner, Flu season is just at its peak.  How can you tell if it is a cold or just the Flu ? Tips to prevent the Flu and other upper respiratory infections. Good hand washing Avoid touching the inside of your eyes, nose and mouth Cough and sneeze into the crease of your arm or a tissue Include a variety of fruits and vegetables in your diet Avoid sugar and processed foods Drink plenty of water Get at least 8 hours of sleep Incorporate... Read More →