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Toddlers 2-4

The evidence for fish oil supplementation in children

What is fish oil? What is the difference between omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids? Fish oil is oil extracted from the tissues of oily fish. Its popularity stems from its rich quantity of omega-3 fatty acids, particularly DHA and EPA. Omega-3s play several important roles in the body, including...

Hydrotherapy for chest colds in children

Why hydrotherapy? The use of hydrotherapy is one of the oldest traditional treatments. There are many different types of hydrotherapy, including baths, steams, pour-over therapies, and the application of wet towels or sheets.   In this case we are interested in contrast hydrotherapy, or using water that alternates from hot to...

Raising Kids Naturally Podcast

Dr. Erika Krumbeck, the founder of naturopathicpediatrics.com was recently on a new podcast by EcoParent called Raising Kids Naturally. Hosted by Leslie Solomonian, ND. Leslie Solomonian is a naturopathic doctor in Toronto with an interest in pediatrics and family medicine. She is a professor and clinician at the Canadian...