Publisher Razi Berry These days every parent thinks their child is gifted, exceptional. One visit to a children’s museum or other place where moms gather and you will overhear the struggle of how their child is wittier, smarter, quicker, faster or more advanced than “other children.” You can, of course, relate to the sense of […]
Dr. Krystal Richardson, ND @NaturopathicFam A nurturing environment for your child There are three things that neuroscience tells us we need to do in order to support good social and behavioral development in kids. Those are: Having supportive relationships Participating in stimulating experiences Being in a health- promoting environment I wrote about the importance of
Dr. Sarah LoBisco, ND @DrLoBisco How Babies Are Full of Bugs Before Birth and Effect Mom’s Microbiome in the Reproductive Tract, Predicting Birth Outcomes When the National Institute of Health undertook the Human Microbiome Project as one research initiative to study our gut microbes, no one imagined at the time just how extensive a role
Dr. Bianca Garilli, ND @DoctorBianca I take some pride at my ability to whip up nutritious and appetizing dinner for my family with limited time and high levels of chaos in the kitchen (the norm in many homes across the country at dinner time from what I hear!). But packing nutritious and appetizing lunches during
Dr. Krystal Richardson, ND @NaturopathicFam Parenting philosophies are often a subject doctors who treat pediatric patients are asked about. It is a sticky conversation to have because emotions are so high. Everyone wants to be a good parent and nobody likes the notion that they are doing it wrong. Well the good news is there
Dr. Richard Maurer, ND @DrRichardMaurer Nutritional needs vary little for kids and adults—therefore what works for one, works for the other. But what if it’s not working for the adults. Like the famous Hippocratic adage—Physician heal thyself, we adults could benefit from a review of the dietary needs for our optimal weight, performance and activity.
Dr. Tanya Lee, H.BSc, ND This month, I am continuing with the trend on my daily supplement recommendations during pregnancy – today the focus is on another popular supplement, fish oils. Fish oils consists of long-chain, polyunsaturated, omega-3 fatty acids, which are touted for their numerous health-promoting properties, such as their impact on cardiovascular health,
Dr. Tanya Lee, H.BSc, ND With a plethora of prenatal vitamins on the market, it’s no wonder expecting women can be overwhelmed by the vast choices they are exposed to. Not all prenatal vitamins are made equal and choosing the right one is extremely important. The right prenatal formulation can influence and optimize the growth
Dr. Tamara (Cullen) Evans, ND As a pediatric naturopathic practitioner, one of the top complaints I see in this population is constipation. This condition may start as early as 6 months with solid food introduction, but often presents itself during the toddler years. While there are many causes of constipation that must be considered for
Dr. Moshe Daniel Block, ND, HMC In my previous article, “So you think Vaccines are safe? Think again,” I amassed a lot of information and research that demonstrates how vaccines are unsafe. But what should we do about our unvaccinated selves and children in this world of microbes and pathogens? This article will provide advice,
