Last week I talked a little about the pros and cons of giving fluoride supplements to your kids. This week I want to write a little bit about fluoride-free ways to prevent cavities (or "caries" as we say in the medical/dental world). So first I want...
Here in Missoula, Montana we don't have fluoride in our water supply, so the common recommendation of dentists and pediatricians is to give children and infants a fluoride supplement. I get asked this question a lot: "should I give my child supplemental fluoride?" Like many things...
Many of the parents in my practice have now heard "Dr. Erika's Tylenol Rant." Tylenol (acetaminophen or paracetamol) is probably my least favorite pharmaceutical. That's saying something, coming from a naturopathic physician who rarely prescribes any pharmaceutical at all. Earlier I posted an article that was...
Bedroom monsters can be a serious medical condition contributing to fear, insomnia, irritability and fatigue. Bedroom monsters frequently occur in closets, dark corners, under beds and cribs, or behind lamps and dressers. How do you know if your child suffers from bedroom monsters? The symptoms typically...
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...