I love to see newborns in my practice and to be a part of this special time in a family’s life! As a naturopathic doctor, my newborn visits (and other well-child visits) are similar to any standard pediatrician, except my visits are typically longer. I spend a whole 45 minutes...
Eczema (aka Atopic Dermatitis) is very common, and it frequently first pops up infancy affecting anywhere from 5-20% of children. I've seen many babies, some as young as 3-4 weeks with whole body eczema. By the time I see them, Mom and Dad have often already tried everything - new...
What is Croup? Croup is known for its loud, barking cough and inflammation of the throat, which can cause severe issues with breathing. It is seen almost exclusively in children, the smaller the child the more severe the illness can be. Croup usually starts as a cold or upper respiratory infection...
Welcome, my name is Danielle, I am a mother of two middle schoolers, doctor, teacher, wife, knitter, and human being. My family and I call Clackamas, Oregon our home, and we love, love, love living in the Northwest. I have been practicing naturopathic medicine in my private clinic since October...
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...
Despite my many blog posts about our educational level, I realize that there is still some misinformation about naturopathic physicians. Many people want access to naturopathic medicine and well-trained naturopathic physicians, but it is still a little confusing as to who's who. Here's my guide to finding a legitimate naturopathic...