Hypotonia is low tone in the muscles. It can exist on a spectrum from mild to high. Often children with low muscle are recommended for orthotics and therapies. Although I find therapies immensely helpful, they do not address underlying cause. Without pursuing and addressing biochemical underlying issues, the overall development and health of the child […]
Category Archives: Pediatrics
ASD is a complex multi factorial condition and requires an approach that looks at the whole system holistically. Symptoms are the expression of underlying problem and therefore testing and treatment is the key. My approach involves addressing all the 7 steps in a systematic way. 1. Gut Dysfunction / Digestion : Prevalence of GI Symptoms like […]
A Naturopathic Child is a Healthy Child! Naturopathic medicine and natural remedies work very well in children from infancy through adolescence. Effective Natural Solutions Children tend to respond very well to the safe and gentle approach of natural medicine. Because they haven’t been around as long as adults, very often identifying the root cause and […]
It becomes a yearly ordeal for most people and kids as they go through bouts of sneezing, streaming nose and eyes, headaches etc. For some, they struggle throughout the year due to molds, dust or from unexplained reasons. Allergies are due to the immune system’s extreme reaction to substances that are normally found in everyday […]
ADHD is currently the most common neurological disorder affecting children all over the world. Children with Attention Deficit Disorder(ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder(ADHD) suffer from chronic periods of impulsiveness and in attention. They struggle to remain focused on the task at hand in school or at home. However, the attention span can increase dramatically […]