The Aroma of Success: Aromatherapy for ADHD and Anxiety in Children
Dr. Bianca Garilli, ND @DoctorBianca A majority of the children I work with who are being treated for ADHD are not thrilled with the idea of taking supplements on a daily basis. In many cases we are able to support these concerns through changing the approach and thinking outside of the box. For example, probiotics […]
Treating Panic
Dr. Chris Roberts, BSc. (Hons), BEd., ND In the last article, we discussed diagnostic aspects of panic. Now we’ll move on to discuss treatment. After first briefly covering referral and education, we’ll move on to a review of the evidence for a few non-pharmacological options for treating this condition. Referral and Patient Education Referring patients with […]
Panic: Diagnostic Features
Dr. Chris Roberts, BSc. (Hons), BEd., ND You’ve probably seen images of or read about the Greek god, Pan. He’s that little half-goat with the iconic flute; a nature god connoting fertility and forest groves. What you probably didn’t know is that he also had a weapon: a terrifying scream. When passers-by disturbed Pan’s naps, […]
Feeling anxious? Botanical and nutritional supplements provide relief with minimal side effects
Dr. Chris Habib, ND and Dr. Chris Roberts, BSc. (Hons), BEd.,ND As naturopathic doctors, we work with many patients who seek relief from the symptoms of anxiety. Fatigue, headaches, muscle tension and aches, difficulty swallowing, trembling, twitching, nausea and hot flashes are but a few of troublesome conditions they experience. Many patients, however, discontinue the […]