Update: Dr. Erika now has an ebook outlining her 3-step approach to ADHD. Check it out here! Last Saturday, June 1st, I gave a talk at Meadowsweet Herbs here in Missoula about ADHD and the steps I take to heal it naturally. I am happy to share a shortened version of...
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 the first things I told...
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 or soiling. Why are they? Well,...
When I was 22 I was diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). This was after months of medication trials and diagnostic tests. (Parasite test - check. Endoscopy - check. Gastric emptying study - check. Ultrasound - check.) Oh the disgusting barium I had to swallow, the poop I had to collect...
I love Thanksgiving. It is such a beautiful holiday. Just the concept is uplifting: a day to give thanks. I know for many people Thanksgiving is extremely stressful, with big meals to plan, family conflicts and the worst travel days of the year. But when that big turkey is plopped...
Last week I wrote about Mom blogs and how they make me anxious with their beautiful, picture-perfect families and super-Mom stories. Over this past week I heard from several other parents who have said they identify with my Mom-guilt. This week I am dealing with the fact that I'm not perfect. ...
I've had several requests to share how I came to naturopathic medicine. Here's my story of how I became a naturopathic doctor in Missoula, MT. - My journey into medicine began in undergraduate school at Gonzaga University where I finished my bachelor’s degree with a double major in visual arts and biology. ...
I've been writing a lot about the philosophy of naturopathic medicine because I want the general public (and especially my own future patients) to understand the vast difference in approach between conventional and naturopathic medicine. This is another reason why I wrote a post on what ND's are not -...
Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and Joyful Holidays! Many of you know that I have been dairy-free, gluten-free and soy-free for a number of years now (with much improvement in my health). Being on a restricted diet in the holiday season is not always fun, so I thought I would share with...
Naturopathic physicians are NOT: 1. Doctors who prescribe herbs instead of drugs. Naturopathic medicine is not about using a natural substance in place of a medication. True naturopathic medicine is based on a philosophy that the human body is capable of healing itself, given the proper environment. In order to facilitate...
Continuing on the hot-button issues in the field of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) is that of vaccinations. Once again I'm going out on a bit of a limb with this one, because I'm presenting my personal views and not necessarily those of the profession as a whole. I can,...
Easily the most misunderstood and explosively controversial subject in Complementary and Alternative Medicine is that of homeopathy. Before I begin, let me say that I'm going out on a bit of a limb with this post, because I'm sure to tick off both advocates and vehement opponents of homeopathy with this...