by Razi Ann Berry | Oct 21, 2005 | Botanical Medicine, Pediatrics
Eric Yarnell, ND, RH(AHG) Though most people are familiar with Nepeta cataria (catnip) leaf as a stimulant for cats, it is still relatively underutilized clinically. This valuable antiviral herb is safe enough for use during pregnancy and in infants and children,...
by Razi Ann Berry | Oct 21, 2005 | Mind/Body, Pediatrics
Suzann Wang, ND Conventional medicine’s perspective on autism spectrum disorders (ASD) is that it is an untreatable class of developmental disorders with unknown origin. Occasionally medications will be prescribed to manage hyperactive or digestive symptoms, but...
by Razi Ann Berry | Oct 21, 2005 | Anxiety/Depression/Mental Health, Pediatrics
Nathan Vitaro, NMD Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is the most prevalent behavioral disorder amongst the pediatric population, affecting 3% to 5% of all children and approximately two million American children. The diagnosis of ADHD varies from a short...
by Razi Ann Berry | Oct 21, 2005 | Education
Steve Smith Mrs. Jones enters the office of her new dentist and is surprised to find that there is no one else in the waiting room. If this were her old office, at least four other patients would be waiting for treatment. “Hello, Mrs. Jones,” says the receptionist,...
by Razi Ann Berry | Oct 21, 2005 | Botanical Medicine, Mind/Body, Nature Cure, Pediatrics
Shaida Sina, NMD Children respond to the use of Aromatherapy very well. The one concern when using essential oils on small children, infants, and pregnant women is appropriateness of the oils. The issues with children and infants include skin sensitivity and body...
