Has your child developed early pubic or underarm hair? Premature pubarche (PP) is when girls under 8 and boys under 9 have premature development of pubic and/or axillary hair. It tends to happen more in girls. It is different from “precocious puberty” because it does not include breast buds or testicular development and there usually … Read more
Constipation is a fairly common issue in children that often resolves itself with a few lifestyle changes. But left untreated, it can become a chronic problem and even lead to encopresis (involuntary passing of stool, often due to impaction). Naturopathic health care really shines in helping these children have healthy bowel movements. The difference between … Read more
Nocturnal Enuresis (bedwetting) is a common and embarrassing problem. There can be various factors that may play a role such as bladder size, a hormone imbalance, chronic constipation, a or a structural problem. Read More about Bed-wetting from Mayoclinic.org. But sometimes all it takes is a lab test. I have been helping kids and young … Read more
By Nicole Maxwell, NMD Sleep problems affect 20-30% of children and in many cases it can be addressed with naturopathic care. Symptoms of insomnia include: Sleep problems – difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep or waking up too early in the morning. Tension/worry about going to bed and being able to fall asleep. Being sleepy … Read more