"My child has a cough - when do I call 911?" This guide should help answer this question! These are general recommendations based on the best-practice guidelines in 2015 and could change - so always follow your physician's advice first. Your doctor should give you detailed instructions on when it is appropriate...
In January of this year the FDA announced it would fund research into the safety of the very popular constipation medication Miralax. Though Miralax has been approved for use in adults and adolescents for less than 7 days, it has never been approved by the FDA for use in children. Despite this Miralax has...
So first of all, I want to say that vaccine reactions do happen. Serious vaccine reactions for most standard children's vaccines are estimated to be quite rare, ranging from 1 in 100,000 to less than 1 in a million doses given. (The exception to this is febrile seizures with the MMRV...
1/3/2015. Update from Dr. Erika: DON'T THROW OUT YOUR ESSENTIAL OILS! I've been getting a lot of comments from folks who read this article and are terrified to use essential oils now. Please, read the article carefully - topical or diffused essential oils can be very safe and effective in...
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Summer vacation season has officially arrived. One of the most common questions I get from parents in my practice is: How do I get my family to eat healthy meals on vacation? Short answer: It’s not easy, and it requires some planning. What to Expect When Eating on...
A decade ago Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride published her now-famous book titled Gut and Psychology Syndrome: Natural Treatment for Autism, Dyspraxia, A.D.D., Dyslexia, A.D.H.D., Depression, Schizophrenia. A few years ago I started noticing a huge trend in parents trying the GAPS diet on their own, either after reading the book or getting...
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Beige Syndrome 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 Syndrome?” Take a look...
Read about Dr. Erika's personal story about postpartum depression here. I'm going to talk today a little bit about how to treat postpartum depression naturally, and some things you may want to speak to your doctor about if you think you have postpartum depression or anxiety. The very first thing...
Last week, on a beautiful walk along the river here in Missoula, I had a good talk with another Mom. We talked about life, kids, and Dr. Google. My new friend conveyed her thoughts on how helpful Google has been, and how she has found many more answers on the...
In previous blog posts I have talked about fluoride supplementation. This week I would like to talk about ways to prevent cavities in families who decide to decline fluoride supplementation. So first I want to say that there really is no excuse for having poor oral hygiene habits - especially if you...
My own experience with postpartum depression started 6 weeks after the birth of my first child, Annika. I remember clearly that it was a Friday, Annika was “colicky” (or so they said) and had one of her fits of crying that lasted about 45 minutes. Me, I cried for three...