Seasons Natural Healthcare, LLC

11/23/2024

Forwarding this article because patients are not always advised of the serious mood side effects that Singulair can cause for some people, particularly children. If this is a concern, there needs to be a discussion with the prescriber (or with me) for better options in asthma care. Emerging evidence from US researchers presented this past week confirm mechanisms for how this drug attaches to brain receptors important for psychiatric functioning: https://www.nebraskamed.com/health/conditions-and-services/what-to-know-about-singulair-and-its-effects-on-mental-health #:~:text=How%20to%20manage%20and%20prevent,when%20asthma%20symptoms%20can%20worsen.

10/01/2024

There's an app for that? If you have a baby under 6 months old, you can download "PoopMD" for iPhones and iPads or "PoopMD+" for Android directly from CNET (I do not see it in the Google Play store). It was developed by Dr. Douglas Mogul, an Assistant Professor in the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and can help you identify whether there can be digestive problems based on a picture of your baby's stool.

09/23/2024

Belated announcement: after 17 years practicing in Derry while sharing space with the fabulous Dr. Beckley team, it was time to expand and I moved my practice to a beautiful, newly renovated office suite in Windham, Located at 127 Rockingham Rd in the Granite Oaks building, Body and Mind suite. It's been wonderful! I now share an office suite with Sarah Vose who is a doctoral level PT specializing in holistic physical therapy with a focus on trauma-informed support:
https://www.bodyandmindpt.com/
and Courtney Bellini who is a registered dietician with a focus on nutritional counseling for disordered eating and other concerns, as well as clinical supervision of other RD's and clinicians:
https://www.feedandflourish.com/meet-courtney
I still focus on adult health (particularly hormonal concerns and GI) as well as pediatric concerns including GI health, behavior and focus, immune system health and others. Feel free to get in touch with me at info@seasonsnatural.com.

04/14/2022

The ticks are out, and this is probably the worst time because they are still small and harder to see and feel. If you get sick, don't just assume it is COVID or flu because several tickborne illnesses can mimic similar symptoms, and they require early diagnosis and antibiotic treatment for best results. Read through for my tips on what to do for a tick bite, and how to be prepared.

  by Cora Rivard, N.D., owner of Seasons Natural Healthcare, LLC, a natural medicine family practice located in southern New Hampshire. After dealing with my own late stage Lyme infection year…

02/19/2022

Important recall noticed about baby formula! Please see the notice for specific #'s, includes Similac, Alimentum, and EliCare.

Do not use recalled Similac, Alimentum, or EleCare powdered infant formulas

02/08/2022

Study out of Israel showed that those with vitamin D deficiency, which is very common in Israel and many other countries, had about 5x the rate of serious COVID-19 disease. Vitamin D deficiency is also common here in New England, especially at this time in the year. In addition to the vitamin D activities that they outline, another important role is as an immunological factor known as a "resolvin," this is a factor that helps to turn off the inflammatory cascade of effects to help end and resolve the fight against an illness, when no longer needed.

Vitamin D helps bolster the immune system to tackle viruses that attack the lungs, the researchers said.

02/03/2022

Time to schedule your winter/early spring wellness tune-up! I am available for both in-person as well as virtual visits. Contact me at info@seasonsnatural.com.

01/31/2022

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01/05/2022

Keep your immunity strong, your eyesight sharp, and your skin glowing with carotenoids!

By Cora Rivard, N.D. Available throughout most of the year, carrots are a staple of a healthy diet and a well-known source of Vitamin A. Contrary to popular notion, Vitamin A is not a single nutrie…

01/03/2022

NH is hosting a "Booster Blitz" with open registration for this Saturday, Jan. 8th, in locations all over the state. Registration is required. You may schedule directly with this included link.

11/18/2021

Keep your immunity strong for the holidays! Here are many of my favorite tips.

There are natural ways to support your body’s immunity during the winter months. This article outlines the basics from a naturopathic doctor, including a favorite breathing demonstration for …

11/12/2021

Get tested before the winter! Out of range levels of vitamin D, vitamin A, zinc and iron levels can all adversely affect your immune functions, make you feel more tired and moody, and even impact inflammation levels during illness. Contact me at info@seasonsnatural.com for more information, or to schedule an appointment.

10/29/2021

These are the latest FDA guidelines about which fish is safest to eat, and which fish to avoid eating during pregnancy and breastfeeding due to contamination. Because toxins accumulate in the body, I also think it is wise to follow this advice for children and for women of child-bearing age. (and pretty much good guidance for everyone. ) Sustainable fishing is a whole other conversation.

For Those Who Might Become or Are Pregnant or Breastfeeding and Children Ages 1 - 11 Years

10/14/2021

Optimism offers benefits for protection from cardiovascular disease, and just feeling better overall. Practice: Tonight, reflect on 3 things for which you are grateful.

10/13/2021

"The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) said it plans to update its 2016 recommendation as there is new evidence that the risk of potentially life-threatening internal bleeding from regular aspirin use increases with age."

People aged 60 or older who are at risk of heart disease should not start a daily low-dose aspirin regimen to prevent a first heart attack because the risk of internal bleeding outweighs its benefits, a U.S. expert panel recommended on Tuesday.