Elizabeth Nadiv MD

The Well Child

Advice for my patients and their families.

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Nutrition

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December 09, 2020

Do kids need to drink cow's milk and eat dairy products?

We are taught from an early age to "drink our milk" for strong bones. While cow's milk is a good source of calcium, I would like to encourage you to re-think whether this is the right calcium source for your children.

Nutrition

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December 02, 2020

Whole Food Plant-Based Diets for Kids

How To Provide Optimal Nutrition While Feeding Children a Plant-Based Diet.

Nutrition

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November 11, 2020

The Health Benefits of a Whole Food Plant Based Diet

A well-planned plant-based diet is health-promoting and safe for children of all ages

Nutrition

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November 08, 2020

Whole Food Plant Based Nutrition

I have been vegetarian for over twenty years, and although I knew that a fully plant-based diet was best for the environment, I always thought it was nutritionally incomplete. It always seemed too impossible to have a healthy and balanced diet without any animal products. I recently took a course in plant-based nutrition and now feel confident being plant-based for myself and my family, and recommending plant-based diets for children

Common health concerns

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March 29, 2020

COVID-19 Fears

Overwhelmed by COVID-19 information? Here are a few trusted sources specifically geared towards children.

Common health concerns

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March 01, 2020

All About Poop!

Recognizing and treating constipation

Common health concerns

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January 03, 2020

Asthma Basics

Many children suffer from asthma and it's important for families to understand how to properly use asthma medications and prevent asthma triggers.

Well child tips

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January 02, 2020

6 - 12 months: Starting Solids and Infant Development

Your 6-month-old is ready to explore eating, can sleep on her own, and is going to start moving soon (if she hasn’t already!). The next several months are busy and exciting. Read more about how to encourage your baby’s development!

Common health concerns

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January 01, 2020

Tackling Allergies

Nasal allergies are very common, and the most common cause of morning stuffy nose is an allergy to dust mites (especially if the symptoms are present year round).

Well child tips

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December 31, 2019

12 - 18 months: Toddler Nutrition and Dental Health

Happy Birthday to You, Happy Birthday to You, Happy 1st Birthday to Your Child, Happy 1st Birthday to You! 12 months is such a momentous time. Your infant is now a toddler and will continue to keep you busy as ever---even more so! I recommend the following changes at 12 months:

Nutrition

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December 26, 2019

My Child Does Not Like Vegetables

I spend A LOT of time talking to families about nutrition and I hear one comment several times each day: "Doctor, my child doesn’t like vegetables!" I know parents struggle to give their kids healthy meals, but I suggest a frameshift.

Mind body health

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December 25, 2019

Screen Time

Babies, toddlers and kids are exposed to screens early and often, and I'm concerned that this is negatively affecting their growth, development, attention span, and sleep. It also affects their relationships with loved ones and their ability to interact with their peers.

General information

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December 24, 2019

Helpful and Interesting Websites

I love reading and sharing helpful information with anyone who will listen! Here are a few of my favorite pediatric websites.

Mind body health

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December 23, 2019

Sleep Is SOOOO Important For Kids Of All Ages...And Adults Too!

From talking to my patients and families, I know that parents STRUGGLE with their kids' sleep, and most kids don't get anywhere near the amount of sleep they need (especially teens!).

Well child tips

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December 22, 2019

Let's Talk About Newborns

Newborns are undoubtedly terrifying, especially if you are a first time parent. Everything is so NEW: day-night reversal, pimply/greasy skin, endless gas, noisy breathing, why do they need so much sleep?!

Nutrition

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October 30, 2019

Sugar, Sugar, Sugar

My daughter often comes home complaining that other kids have yummier lunches than her (granola bars, cookies, juice, etc). And I know the pain of packing a wholesome lunch and having it come back untouched. It’s so hard to avoid the ubiquity of processed, sugar-laden foods--they are everywhere and we eat WAY too much of them!

About me

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October 29, 2019

Introduction

Hi and welcome to my blog! As a pediatrician, I spend my days talking with children and their parents. It’s a wonderful profession, and I am honored to interface with families daily. There is always so much to talk about, so I hope to expand on my thoughts here!

About Me

I am a pediatrician at Permanente Medicine (aka Kaiser) in Daly City. Originally from San Diego, I completed my undergraduate at Duke University and medical school at UCSD. I moved to the Bay Area in 2005, and joined Kaiser full time in 2014. I live in San Carlos with my husband and two daughters. In my free time, I enjoy exercise of any kind, eating and cooking plant-based foods, being with my family, spending time in nature, reading and participating in book clubs, photography, and traveling.