Advice and wisdom from health professionals
“This is the essence of what’s wrong with healthcare today,” Dr. Rick Graebe said. “Three-quarters of our training as doctors is structure-based.” Which makes sense because doctors have to understand structure first. A heart surgeon must understand how that organ works. Same with an ear, nose and throat specialist who must know the inner workings […]
Picky eating is very common in childhood. For toddlers, it is basically a normal phenomenon. Older children and even adults can be picky. There are reasons for this and some things that might help make it better. We all have foods we like and do not like. Some children narrow their preferences a lot more […]
We’ve all heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. As a teacher, I see firsthand the effects of not having a good breakfast has on kids. They tend to be irritable and sluggish, and it’s hard for them to stay focused.
Now that a 1,600 square-foot office expansion is complete at Dr. Rick Graebe’s office, the Versailles behavioral optometrist is ready to match his services with anyone else’s in the country. “With the extra room we have and the equipment we have added, we can provide services that nobody else in Kentucky can provide,” he said. […]
Emergencies happen to people. Children are no exception. According to The American Academy of Pediatrics: “An emergency is when you believe a severe injury or illness is threatening your child’s health or may cause permanent harm.” There are some situations that nearly everyone would agree warrant a child being seen in an Emergency Department. Others […]
Although many of us take it for granted, reading is actually a complex skill. The easy part is eyesight. Can you see the words on the page? Often, glasses can correct this deficiency. But as Dr. Rick Graebe, a behavioral optometrist in Versailles, points out, many schoolchildren who have 20-20 eyesight still struggle to read. […]
Many of us have been stung by an insect of some sort, whether as children or as adults. In the U.S., honeybees and yellow jackets account for most insect stings. Other bees and other wasps, such as hornets, can also sting. In some areas of the U.S., fire ants and scorpions can also do this. […]
When I was 13 years old, I was hospitalized for pneumonia. A young boy was soon moved into the other bed in the room. He had a high fever and hardly moved except to groan. I thought that I might see him die in front of me. He later broke out in a flat, red […]
Does Dr. Graebe, a behavioral optometrist in Versailles, claim to cure dyslexia, ADD or other learning differences? No. He recognizes that these are legitimate diagnoses that identify a cluster of behaviors. But he also says these terms are overused and result in the mislabeling of people, especially schoolchildren who struggle in the classroom. What Dr. […]
Smoothies are a fantastic way to pack in much-needed nutrients for your pregnancy diet. Now it’s easier than ever to make yummy smoothies designed for your specific tastes and needs. Bumpin’ Blends is a subscription service that offers custom smoothie blends delivered to your door based on mama’s pregnancy or postpartum symptoms and her developing baby’s […]
