Blog | Doctor Jacq

A Tough Pill to Swallow: What Parents Need to Know about Teens and Prescription Drug Abuse

Jan 21, 2019

Teens don’t have it easy these days…social media, celebrity influence, school pressure. It’s no surprise they’re looking for ways to reduce stress or anxiety, help with school or athletic performance or just take a break from reality. Teens are vulnerable, and...

Food as Medicine: Healing Sports Injuries with Food

Oct 4, 2018

It's back-to-school season, and back to fall sports. We agree that proper nutrition and hydration will help athletes feel better and perform better. But did you realize nutrition is KEY when dealing with sports injuries? Sports injuries can be classified...

It’s Back to School-6 Illnesses You Need to Know About- Part 2

Sep 8, 2018

To continue our Blog on common childhood illnesses seen in school-aged children, we will turn to what I call the “Big 3″ – Strep Throat, Gastroenteritis (known by many as the “stomach flu),” and the Common Cold vs Influenza. Again, hope you’re not...

It’s Back to School – 6 Illnesses You Need to Know About- Part 1

Aug 31, 2018

It’s that time of year…the weather gets a little cooler (hopefully soon!), and kids and teens are back to school…and back to getting sick!!! Here’s a quick review of the 6 most common school-related childhood illnesses, and pay attention, because according to the CDC,...

The Child Repair Guide Podcast: Sports Nutrition for Kids & Teens

Aug 13, 2018

I had the pleasure of being a guest on Dr. Steve Silvestro's Child Repair Guide Podcast, where we discussed sports nutrition for young athletes. Some of the topics we talked about: The foundation of sports nutrition for kids At what activity level parents...

Consistency in Sports Nutrition is the Name of the Game

Aug 6, 2018

What is THE most important meal for a young athlete? Is it the meal before a game? The night before? I get asked these questions repeatedly during my team talks, so I thought I would clarify things for everyone. They're ALL important! In my mind, one of...

Game Over! Don’t Forget the Post-Game Snack!

Jul 30, 2018

Let’s face it, our young athletes are dedicated and committed and giving their 100%, but when it comes down to it, especially for the little ones, they care, A LOT, about the post game snack! And we’ve all seen it…kids get off the field, smiling and energized and we...

The Heat is ON! Playing Sports in the Heat of Summer

Jul 23, 2018

The Heat is ON! Playing Summer Youth Sports Safely It's that time of year…we've seen extreme temperatures all over the country these past few years, and even in Orange County, an area with moderate temperatures, kids are at risk for heat-related illnesses....

Doctor Jacq is Back!

Jul 14, 2018

Hello everyone! It’s been a while, a couple of years in fact! I’ve been busy with work, life, kids, but I’m ready to get back! I started my Chief of Staff years at CHOC Children’s at Mission Hospital (where I’ve worked as a hospital-based pediatrician in...

My Son/Daughter Has Knee Pain: Is It Osgood-Schlatter?

Jun 15, 2018

Osgood-Schlatter (OS)…sounds ominous, but it’s actually the most common cause of knee pain in children. It occurs most often in children participating in sports that involve running, jumping or quick direction changes; think soccer, basketball, even figure...