It was six weeks after Annika was born, on a Friday, that it hit me. Annika was having another one of her “colic” fits of uncontrollable crying. (The crying that is completely unsoothable, regardless of how many of Dr. Karp’s “S’s” I try.) Annika’s uncontrollable...
Last weekend I had the pleasure of teaching a natural weight-loss class at Meadowsweet Herbs here in Missoula. I had a blast! Maybe it's because I love doing what I do, and I LOVE talking about natural medicine. But I think I surprised some folks. One of...
Does your child suffer from the “Beige syndrome?” Toddlers are the population most affected by this common affliction. This disorder can cause vitamin and mineral deficiencies, behavioral problems, and may predispose to frequent colds and ear infections. How do you know if your child has “Beige...
Oh the things we put our kids through! Parents - do you remember doing the newborn heel-stick to check for PKU and other metabolic diseases? (Did you cry like I did when they poked your little one?) Between 9 and 15 months of age most children...
Enuresis and encopresis. Those are the medical terms for bed wetting and soiling. (Sounds a lot nicer in medical jargon, doesn't it?) These are extremely common problems. And they are extremely frustrating for parents, who often don't understand how or why their child is bed wetting...