Dr. Wilson here! As a naturopathic doctor who sees lots of newborns, children, and postpartum patients, I know how exciting those last few weeks of pregnancy can be. They can also be incredibly stressful. There is so much pressure on new parents to have everything perfectly...
It's not uncommon for teens to struggle with anxiety, low mood, fatigue, or changes in motivation. These concerns are increasingly common, and there are many important pieces to supporting teen mental health including therapy, relationships, sleep, and stress management. One piece that is often overlooked, however,...
Naturopathic doctors often see adolescents with anxiety before medication becomes necessary or after families express hesitancy about pharmacologic treatment. For more information click here to read about our holistic approach to treating mental health conditions in children and teens. I generally prefer single-herb preparations for adolescents...
For more information about our approach to treating mental health concerns in children read here: Holistic Mental Health Care for Kids and Teens. What is L-theanine? Theanine, an amino acid primarily found in tea leaves, particularly Camellia sinensis, and some mushrooms, has garnered considerable attention in recent...
Oh, beautiful Missoula, you sure do know how to keep things interesting! After largely escaping a summer of smoke we got laid thick here in early September. It’s important that we all understand the risks to our health and risk mitigation techniques. In this blog post, we'll...