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...
It's gray and a bit lazy here in Missoula. I love the snow, and I love winter (it is my favorite season). "Real" winter is one of the reasons we moved here. But the "real" winter has faded away in the last few days, with drizzle replacing snow, and mud...
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...
Between 9 and 15 months of age most children are screened for iron-deficiency with a toe or finger prick test. Why are they torturing your little one? Well, I promise it's for a good reason. What is iron deficiency? Iron is an essential mineral necessary for carrying oxygen in the blood. Deficiency of...
Adrenal Fatigue is a term often used by naturopathic physicians, but frequently misunderstood by patients and conventional medical doctors. What are the adrenal glands? The adrenal glands are small endocrine (hormone-producing) organs that sit on top of the kidneys. Each adrenal gland has two parts - the cortex (outside) and the medulla...