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How to choose the best probiotic for your child

March 6, 2016

Probiotics are a hot topic these days, among parents and doctors alike! Once thought to only influence gut heath, we now know that maintaining a healthy population of gut bacteria (a.k.a. microbiota) is essential to good health. There are many influences on our gut bacteria ranging from how we enter the world (vaginal vs. c-section) to the foods we eat and keeping them happy and healthy is important! Confused about which probiotics to use? You're not alone! While we'd like to find a "one size fits all" probiotic, that's probably not going to be the case as diversity is key to...

7 Types of Baby Cries – How to Tell What Your Baby Needs

February 10, 2016

Babies 0-2

Have you figured out your baby's cry language? Did you even know your baby had his very own language? Usually by 3 weeks or so most parents have figured out the basic cues from their child. But with all babies, just as soon as you think you've figured them out, something changes. They go through a growth spurt, they get teeth, they go through a wonder week, they learn how to poop (lol). I hope this guide will help out another Mom or Dad in the middle of the night when you just don't know - is she scared? Is he Mad?...

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Take Charge of Your Life.

February 4, 2016

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Ways to Get Motivated.

February 4, 2016

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BMI: Time to Measure Up.

February 4, 2016

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The Benefits of Detoxification

February 2, 2016

Nutrition

Beauty training

Secrets to Regular Exercise Motivation

February 2, 2016

Nutrition

health training

Magic Yoga Moves

February 2, 2016

Nutrition

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What are Folic Acid, Folate, Methylfolate, and MTHFR, and Why Is Everyone Talking About Them?

January 26, 2016

General Health Tips, Nutrition, Pregnancy

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Most folks have heard by now that women need folate / folic acid, one of the B vitamins, to grow healthy babies. Women who do not consume adequate folate run a much greater risk of having a baby with a neural tube defect (NTD). The neural tube closes very early in pregnancy (28 days from conception), so the folate must be consumed from conception, or, ideally, before conception. For this reason, the United States and other countries require fortification of cereal grains with folic acid (a synthetic, shelf-stable form of folate). Studies show that since the introduction...

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Basal Body Temperature Charting – is your chart a crystal ball?

December 17, 2015

Fertility

So, you're trying to have a baby and decide to start taking your temperature every morning. This common practice is often used to help understand a woman's menstrual cycle and has helped many couples successfully conceive (and avoid conception when used in conjunction with other methods!). As someone who frequently works with couples who are trying to conceive, I often rely on temperature charts to help guide our treatment plan, especially when incorporating the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine. The Basics Basal body temperature charting (BBT) has been around for decades, and used as a method of family planning since the early...

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Where Do Babies Come From? Teaching Kids about Real Life Sex

November 21, 2015

Adolescents 13-18

How do you teach your kids about real life sex? I was recently horrified by an article I read about the new sexual norm for teenagers: “That sending nude pictures via text or Facebook is the new flirting. That boys their age watch porn regularly, and demand from their girlfriends the sexual menu they see online – hairless, surgically-enhanced bodies, ‘girl-on-girl action’, and much, much more.” (Lost innocence: Why girls are having rough sex at 12) Imagining my two daughters having to deal with the pressure of shaving all their pubic hair before it’s even fully grown in makes me feel nauseous, but...

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Foods to Eat When You or Your Child are Sick

November 5, 2015

Nutrition

As you may have heard, food is our best medicine. When you or your child are ill you definitely want to get the best foodpossible, but what are these mysterious healthy foods to eat while you’re sick? Go for foods that are easy to eat but pack a good nutritional punch. It is important to stay hydrated while ill, so make sure the patient gets plenty of liquids such as: water, coconut water, broths, soups, watered down organic juices (I suggest half water/half juice). If you are having a hard time getting liquids into your child I suggest having them use a straw...

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Will I ever drink again: Alcohol and Nursing

October 25, 2015

breastfeeding, Postpartum

The baby has arrived, you are home and beginning to think you may have settled a little in to this new parent thing. You may even dare to think you are developing a bit of a routine. Your body is healing and your baby is thriving. Adult beverages have begun to sound appealing again. But how does drinking affect nursing? Does it show up in breast milk? What does it do to baby? What does it do to your supply? What problems might arise from drinking and nursing? Does alcohol transfer into the breast milk? Yes. If there is alcohol in mom’s...

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You CAN Get Pregnant with PCOS! (A naturopathic approach to polycystic ovarian syndrome)

October 3, 2015

Fertility

“My hormones are off.” Probably more than 50% of my intake forms for new female patients have this kind of sentence written in the “Reason for Appointment” section. There are a wide variety of hormonal problems that women experience and aside from PMS, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common. What is PCOS actually? Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is an inadequately named condition that affects much more than just a woman’s ovaries. Women with PCOS can experience a wide variety of symptoms including those of having high testosterone such as hair growth in abnormal places and acne, symptoms of insulin...

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Failure to Thrive in a Breastfed Baby

September 19, 2015

Babies 0-2, breastfeeding

If your baby has failure to thrive please read the first part of this blog post at: What to do if your child drops on their growth curve or is diagnosed with Failure to Thrive Contact an IBCLC first If your baby is breastfed and is not gaining appropriately I highly recommend working with a lactation consultant (IBCLC). Click here to find a lactation consultant near you I also highly recommend checking out kellymom.com which is the internet’s best source for reliable breastfeeding information. Here are some great articles: Kellymom guide to nursing your newborn Kellymom guide to low milk supply When to (not) supplement First -...

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Failure to thrive in babies and toddlers eating solid foods. Naturopathic Pediatrics article.

Failure to Thrive in Babies/Toddlers Eating Solid Foods

September 13, 2015

Babies 0-2, Toddlers 2-4

If your baby has failure to thrive please read the first part of this blog post at: What to do if your child drops on their growth curve or is diagnosed with Failure to Thrive Is it normal? First I want to say that dips on the growth curve are extremely common in exclusively breastfed babies who are transitioning to solids, especially around the 9-12 month mark. It isn’t uncommon for babies this age to have some difficulty wrapping their heads (or mouths) around the fact that they need to start putting some effort into eating. Some have issues with...

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What to do if your child drops in their growth curve or is diagnosed with Failure To Thrive

September 5, 2015

Babies 0-2, Toddlers 2-4

One of the main purposes of well child visits is to make sure that babies and young children are gaining weight, height and head circumference appropriately. Babies who do not gain enough are diagnosed with Failure to Thrive. The Failure to Thrive diagnosis may be made when a baby or child drops below the 2nd percentile more than once, or when their growth drops over more than 2 major percentile lines (90th, 75th, 50th, 25th, 10th, 5th). For example, a baby that goes from 75th percentile to 25th percentile, or a baby that goes from 25th percentile to under the...

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7 tips to improve your child’s iron status (without supplementation!)

August 28, 2015

Babies 0-2, Children 5-12

Iron is an essential nutrient, and one that many parents worry about. Current recommendations are to offer iron-rich foods as early as 4-6 months to ensure that there is enough iron available for the rapid period of growth and development that happens in the first year. Babies who are born full-term (37 weeks+) are born with enough iron from Mom to last until 6 months of age. Breastfed babies are at increased risk for iron deficiency after 6 months as breastmilk provides only a small amount (0.35 mg/L) of an albeit highly bioavailable iron. And, given that iron deficiency is...

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5 Tips for Moms to Beat the Fatigue and Feel Rested

August 21, 2015

General Health Tips, Naturopathic Tricks and Tips

Alright, you are a new parent, or maybe you are a seasoned parent. Your days are long and your nights (of rest) are short. But the good part is that you can take a few key steps to ensure that when you are awake you have the energy you need to keep up with the little ones. And more importantly for those zzz's you are getting, lets make them count! Your diet is the most foundational, most important, most crucial part of your wellness plan. And for many of you, this may be the furthest thing from your mind. There are...

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Beyond Breastfeeding: Milk options in Toddlerhood

August 9, 2015

Nutrition

If I had a list of FAQ's (I should!), this would be at the top of the list: What kind, and how much milk should my toddler drink? And, the answer I always give is that any milk (other than breast milk) after the age of 12 months should be considered a beverage, and not a primary source of nutrition. It's understandably confusing, given the importance of milk in the Canadian and US Food Guides. But, is milk, as a food group really necessary for health? Many would say "no", including the Harvard School of Public Health, which deemed dairy an optional food group. Dairy products provide...

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Naturopathic Approach to Obesity: Ways to Help Children Achieve and Maintain a Healthy Weight

July 23, 2015

General Health Tips, Naturopathic Tricks and Tips, Nutrition

According to research by the CDC (Center for Disease Control) “Childhood obesity has more than doubled in children and quadrupled in adolescents in the past 30 years.” Findings from 2012 found that ‘more than one third of children and adolescents {in the United States} were overweight or obese.” Issues with excess weight have long-term implications. It has been found that 30% of obese adults first developed weight problems in childhood. Likely Causes of Childhood Obesity: 1. Lack of healthy food availability or choices: “Many children do not consume a single serving of quality fruit and vegetables in a day.” –Michael Murray, ND With all of...

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How to choose the best probiotic for your child

7 Types of Baby Cries – How to Tell What Your Baby Needs

Take Charge of Your Life.

Ways to Get Motivated.

BMI: Time to Measure Up.

The Benefits of Detoxification

Secrets to Regular Exercise Motivation

Magic Yoga Moves

What are Folic Acid, Folate, Methylfolate, and MTHFR, and Why Is Everyone Talking About Them?

Basal Body Temperature Charting – is your chart a crystal ball?

Where Do Babies Come From? Teaching Kids about Real Life Sex

Foods to Eat When You or Your Child are Sick

Will I ever drink again: Alcohol and Nursing

You CAN Get Pregnant with PCOS! (A naturopathic approach to polycystic ovarian syndrome)

Failure to Thrive in a Breastfed Baby

Failure to Thrive in Babies/Toddlers Eating Solid Foods

What to do if your child drops in their growth curve or is diagnosed with Failure To Thrive

7 tips to improve your child’s iron status (without supplementation!)

5 Tips for Moms to Beat the Fatigue and Feel Rested

Beyond Breastfeeding: Milk options in Toddlerhood

Naturopathic Approach to Obesity: Ways to Help Children Achieve and Maintain a Healthy Weight

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