Dr. Ana Maria

Dr. Ana Maria Wellness and Health tips to keep the Entire Family Energized and aspiring to Greatness!
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Most families are frustrated with the care they receive in our broken health care system. In my practice, we help families implement changes for a better way of life. My approach helps children and families achieve a better quality of life with less missed school days, less doctor visits, and less medications. Through a personalized approach, my mission is to elevate the health of the entire family, one individual at a time. I am a pediatrician specializing in children’s wellness, mother of 3, and practice what I preach. My mission is to change kids and families lives through clinical work and education.

03/25/2026

Chronic disease in kids is not “just bad luck.”

It is not normal for kids to struggle with eczema, constant colds, constipation, anxiety, or focus issues. And it is definitely not something they just have to “grow out of.”

When we look deeper, we often find root causes like gut imbalance, nutrient gaps, food triggers, and overload from toxins or stress.

Kids are incredibly resilient. You do not need to do everything at once. Start with food. Support the gut. Reduce the load.

If you have been told “everything looks normal” but your gut says otherwise, trust that instinct. You are not overreacting mama. You are paying attention and your child deserves that.

Follow for more tips to raise resilient kids on less medication.

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03/25/2026

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You don’t need to follow the crowd to raise a healthy child.

Small daily choices at home → lifelong health.

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03/21/2026

Most parents have no idea this is even a thing… That pink liquid amoxicillin your child gets?

Most likely, it contains Red 40.

Yep. The same artificial dye linked to behavior changes, hyperactivity, and sensitivities in some kids.

The same artificial dye will be phased out of food. Yet those rules don’t apply to medicine. Make it make sense. 🤔

You can ask for it WITHOUT the dye. Many compounding pharmacies can make amoxicillin without artificial colors or unnecessary additives. Same medication. Cleaner version.

You are allowed to ask questions. You are allowed to request better options. You are not being “difficult”... you are being informed.

Next time your child needs antibiotics, just ask: “Can this be dye-free or compounded without dyes?”

03/20/2026

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03/07/2026

Childhood should be full of scraped knees, messy kitchens, and big dreams. Not chronic disease.

But right now, 1 in 2 kids are on track to develop a chronic illness in their lifetime.

Asthma. Eczema. ADHD. Anxiety. Autoimmune disease.

❗️This did not happen overnight. And it will not change unless we do something different.

Small daily choices matter more than you think.
Food. Sleep. Gut health. Time outside. Less toxins. Real support for growing bodies.

You do not have to overhaul your life overnight. You just have to START.

Save this as a reminder that the little steps you take today are shaping your child’s future. 💚

Early puberty is rising. And one reason many experts are talking about is everyday chemical exposure inside our homes.Ma...
03/06/2026

Early puberty is rising. And one reason many experts are talking about is everyday chemical exposure inside our homes.

Many common household products release chemicals called xenoestrogens. 🚫 These are synthetic compounds that can mimic estrogen in the body and interfere with the endocrine system.

🙃 The tricky part is that they are everywhere. Cleaning sprays. Laundry detergent. Fragrance. Plastics. Nonstick cookware.

No parent can eliminate everything. But small swaps can make a real difference in your child’s daily exposure.

You do not need to overhaul your entire home overnight. Start with one swap when you run out. Then another.

Follow for more simple ways to reduce toxin exposure and support your child’s long term health. 💙💚

Plastic plates. Melamine bowls. Sippy cups that have seen better days.Let’s talk about a simple upgrade that makes a big...
03/03/2026

Plastic plates. Melamine bowls. Sippy cups that have seen better days.

Let’s talk about a simple upgrade that makes a big difference in your child’s health.

Many plastic and melamine kitchen items can leach chemicals into food, especially when heated, scratched, or washed in the dishwasher.

Tiny bodies are more sensitive to these exposures. And while one plate will not ruin everything, daily use adds up.

Simple kid friendly kitchen swaps:
Glass food storage instead of plastic containers
Stainless steel cups instead of plastic tumblers
stainless steel plates instead of melamine

No perfection required. Just progress.
Start with the items your child uses every single day. Swap one thing this week. That is how we lower the toxic load without overwhelm.

Follow for more holistic kids swaps that take the overwhelm out of the process!

02/28/2026

Target just announced on 2/27/26 that it will remove synthetic food dyes from all breakfast cereals by the end of May 2026.

👉This isn’t random. It’s consumer pressure.
👉Parents are asking questions.
👉Retailers are responding.

Artificial dyes → behavior concerns, hyperactivity links, and zero nutritional value.

👀Is this perfect? No.
Is it movement in the right direction? Yes.

💙Cleaner food is becoming the expectation — not the exception. 🥣✨

02/28/2026

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02/26/2026

What multivitamin should my child take?

Here is my honest answer. None of them.

I have a very strong stance on this. There is not a single multivitamin on the market that I feel better about than real food.

A smoothie made with whole foods is your child’s best multivitamin.

Food is how the body absorbs nutrients best.
Food is how we truly fix deficiencies.
Food is information for your child’s cells.

When we rely on synthetic vitamins, we miss the magic that whole foods bring. The cofactors. The enzymes. The synergy. That is where real healing happens.

And before you say, my kid would never drink that… I hear you.

There is absolutely a system to getting kids to drink a nutrient packed smoothie. I have used it in my own home, and it works. I will share that in part two.

Start with food first. Always. Follow for part two where I break down exactly how to get even the pickiest eater on board. 👍

If you have snacks in your pantry right now… this is your sign to flip them over and read the label.Because what looks “...
02/24/2026

If you have snacks in your pantry right now… this is your sign to flip them over and read the label.

Because what looks “kid friendly” on the front often hides ingredients that can stress your child’s gut, brain, and immune system.

👎 Artificial dyes that are linked to hyperactivity
👎 Vegetable oils that drive inflammation
👎 Corn syrup and sugar that weaken immune function
👎 Flavor enhancers that keep kids craving more
👎 Preservatives and additives we still do not fully understand because they’re not fully disclosed.

And no, this is not about food fear. It is about food awareness.

Start with one simple swap.

Small swaps add up. Less inflammation. Better focus. Stronger immunity. Fewer meltdowns.

Follow for better food swaps and holistic health tips for raising healthier kiddos.

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