John A. Grotting, MD

School Sick Day? A Parent’s Guide to Helping Your Sick Kid Feel Better

There’s nothing quite like the school morning sick-day scramble. One minute, you’re packing lunch and looking for a missing shoe. The next, your sick kid is…

Love Pumpkin Spice? Try These Better-For-You Fall Swaps

Pumpkin spice season shows up in everything, from morning lattes to muffins, cookies, and even breakfast cereal. And in San Diego, you don't have to wait…

The Best Foods That Make You Poop and Feel Better Fast

When you’re constipated, you probably aren’t interested in a complicated nutrition lesson. You want to know what to eat, what to drink, and what might actually…

Silent Declining Health Threats That Sneak Up on You With Age and How to Spot Them

Aging does not always feel dramatic. In fact, many health changes happen quietly. Maybe walking up the stairs feels a little harder; you feel more tired…