Blog | Doctor Jacq

Food Rules: Words to Live By

May 28, 2018

Last week I made A Case for Moderation, and I gave you my “Food Philosophy,” if you will. Today, I want to share some simple “Food Rules” from one of my favorite authors, Michael Pollan. In “Food Rules, an eater’s manual” you find simple food...

Fish and The Mercury Dilemma

May 28, 2018

We have heard about the health benefits of fish and we know they are packed with nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids, B vitamins and lean protein. But what about the mercury? What exactly is it and how does it affect you? Which fish have the...

Navigating the Fast Food World: Finding What’s Best

May 27, 2018

You know I’m a big proponent of eating more home made meals; you can control sodium, sugar, fat and quality of ingredients as well as portions. But let’s face it, we all have very busy lives; we don’t even have time to sit down at a restaurant…from school...

Does Your Child Need More Fiber? Yes! Learn Why and How

May 27, 2018

We all try hard to feed our families the best food we possibly can. We know about complex carbohydrates, lean proteins, healthy fats, vitamins and minerals. But what about Fiber? How much do kids need? Why is it important? How do you add fiber to your...

High School Athletes and Performance Enhancing Drugs (Part 1)

May 21, 2018

In recent years I’ve seen more and more teens admitted to the hospital due to the side effects of Ergogenic drugs. You may have never heard the name, but they are substances used to enhance athletic performance, such as the ever present steroids. Teens...

Return-to-Play After Mono; “Doc, When Can I Play?”

May 20, 2018

Jason is a sixteen year old high school football player admitted to the hospital with fever, sore throat and dehydration and diagnosed with mono. The first thing I hear on the day of discharge from most young athletes is “When can I go back to play?”...

Water Safety: How To Protect Your Competitive Swimmer from Chlorine

May 20, 2018

Summer is fast approaching and thousands of kids and their parents will become regulars at the local pool. But did you know chronic exposure to chlorine can harm lungs and cause or exacerbate asthma? Children absorb chlorine more readily than...

Measles: What Every Parent Needs to Know

May 20, 2018

We are living in the midst of a measles epidemic here in California, with more than 59 cases of measles reported in our state alone since the end of 2014 and 42 cases directly linked to an initial exposure at Disneyland and California Adventure. Parents...

How to Shop Smart for Fruits and Veggies

May 20, 2018

At least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables are recommended daily, but shopping for these items (especially organic or not in season produce) can be pricy…How to shop smart for fruits and veggies you ask? Let’s take a look at some tips for smart shopping,...

Special Considerations for Female Athletes

May 20, 2018

You’ve heard that “Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus,” but does this hold true for young athletes? Beyond puberty, we start to see some important differences between young males and females. Female athletes can suffer from specific...