Screens. They’re everywhere. In our cars, on refrigerators, even on water bottles. Advancements in technology have contributed greatly to our lives. But screens are not always so great for our kids. By many estimates, the average teen spends 8-9 hours…
Dehydration may hit you when you least expect it and can appear slowly or very suddenly. Many of us have been taught that a headache can be the cause of dehydration, but additional symptoms may include nausea, dizziness, fatigue, lack…
For the parents and children in our community the summer vacation is quickly coming to an end, and preparations for Back to School have begun. To assist with your child’s medical and school preparation needs, Eldorado Family Health offers assistance…
More and more these days it seems that we rely on technology to keep us educated and informed about the world. Our lives are chaotic, busy, and stressful so having information at our fingertips seems essential to help manage our…
In his landmark book, Childhood and Society, Erik Erikson outlines the “eight stages of man”: developmental phases for every period of life that are named for the core challenge facing that period. “Trust versus mistrust”, “autonomy versus shame and doubt”,…
These days, we’re all “hearing” a whole lot of everything: cell phones, computers, printers, music, transportation noise. Has all this “hearing” effected our “listening”? When was the last time you sat in complete silence? Can you find complete silence anywhere…
Us humans often take many things for granted. The sun will rise and set every day. My car will start every morning. It’s going to rain every afternoon in the summer. My body will take care of itself. We do…
Yesterday, Destiny had the best medical experience of her life and we wanted to tell you about it. She woke with a fever and some pain and couldn’t get in right away to see her regular doctor. She also didn’t…
October is here. The days are shorter, the air is cooler and even the chamisa is a little less yellow. Maybe it’s the change in light, maybe it’s our lives getting busier, but adults and children alike can begin to…
Do you know what your bodies largest organ is? It helps regulate body temperature and hydration status. This organ regenerates itself constantly and it is covered with millions of bacteria that help our immune system. Any guesses? Unlike most of…