The rationale for long-term laxative therapy for kids with constipation
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by Erika Krumbeck, ND
3y ago
Dr. K here from naturopathicpediatrics.com. Today, I want to talk about the rationale for long term laxative therapy for kids with constipation, while we are addressing the underlying cause. So I mentioned in my last video, which was really more about naturopathic medicine, how we should not just swap one therapy for a natural version of the same therapy. But I want to get to like backtrack a little bit and talk about why sometimes kids actually do need long term laxative therapy. Conventional treatment vs. naturopathic treatment of constipation But it’s super important in this that we actua ..read more
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Nutritional Research Updates in PANDAS
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by Rachel Rozelle, ND
3y ago
PANS and PANDAS are debilitating neuroimmune disorders that affect children. For an overview of the difference between Tourette syndrome, OCD and PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal infections) see Dr. Zelfand’s article: When a Tic isn’t a Nervous Habit (PANDAS: Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections) Conventional treatments for PANS and PANDAS include repeated antibiotics, steroids, and in severe cases IVIG treatments.  For a full research review see this article: Treatment of PANDAS ..read more
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I think my child has PANDAS. What do I do next?
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by Michelle Jacobs, ND
3y ago
What is PANDAS?  PANDAS stands for Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal infection. This condition is characterized by a sudden onset of psychiatric symptoms after a Group A Beta Hemolytic Streptococcal infection (GABHS). Many have only heard about Strep throat, in which the strep infection is in the throat. However, it can also occur in the gastrointestinal system, on children’s bottom, or on the skin. PANDAS typically occurs in children between 3 years of age and adolescence and is particularly prevalent in boys. It is estimated that 1 in 200 chi ..read more
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Pathological Demand Avoidance: An Unrecognized, Important Subtype of Autism
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by Melissa Neff, PhD
3y ago
Have you ever seen a child in your clinic who presents as “a little autistic, but not quite”? Perhaps nine-year-old Anna* makes good eye contact, speaks eloquently, and greets you like a talkative “little adult,” but, when you ask her if she has a best friend, she ignores your question and instead ruminates for ten minutes about a specific peer who bullied her in preschool. Maybe her parents report that Anna is impeccably-behaved in public, but begins swearing and throwing things at her sister as soon as she gets home from school, sometimes for hours at a time. After her tantrums end, she typ ..read more
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Naturopathic Pediatrics and PedANP statement on Racism, plus Resources for Parents and Providers
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by Erika Krumbeck, ND
4y ago
Here at Naturopathic Pediatrics we support the statement by the Pediatric Association of Naturopathic Physicians.  See the excerpt below: The Pediatric Association of Naturopathic Physicians (PedANP) rejects racism, oppression and violence in all its forms. We have watched recent events with sadness and anger. The murder of George Floyd is the most recent and public example of racism that plays out every day in a spectrum of ways. Structures of systemic racism threaten the physical and mental safety of children for the duration of their lives. White supremacist structures directly harm ch ..read more
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How to help your child handle this pandemic.
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by Erika Krumbeck, ND
4y ago
Dr. K here, I am very concerned with how the COVID crisis is affecting children.  Though adults and the elderly are disproportionately affected by COVID, I believe it will be the children of this generation (already deemed “Generation C”) who will bear the emotional and economic scars of this pandemic.  As the acute medical crisis wanes, the emotional toll has not, and in fact continues to grow.  The adrenaline has now worn off, and exhaustion and overwhelm are beginning to overtake doctors, nurses, parents, providers and especially children.  In this article I will share ..read more
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How physical therapy can help constipated children
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by Rachael Herynk, DPT
4y ago
  Hi! My name is Rachael Herynk DPT, and I am a physical therapist who specializes in pelvic health.  When I work with kids, it is usually to help with constipation, soiling, and leakage. Kids aren’t leaking pee and poo on purpose. It is important to understand that most of the time, kids aren’t leaking poop and pee on purpose – it usually has to do with constipation.  When there is a lot of poop in the rectum, it pushes on the bladder and makes it easier for the bladder to leak.  It also means liquid stool can leak around the poop in the rectum and cause soiling.  I love “The Poo in You” vid ..read more
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How physical therapy can help constipated children
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by Rachael Herynk, DPT
4y ago
  Hi! My name is Rachael Herynk DPT, and I am a physical therapist who specializes in pelvic health.  When I work with kids, it is usually to help with constipation, soiling, and leakage. Kids aren’t leaking pee and poo on purpose. It is important to understand that most of the time, kids aren’t leaking poop and pee on purpose – it usually has to do with constipation.  When there is a lot of poop in the rectum, it pushes on the bladder and makes it easier for the bladder to leak.  It also means liquid stool can leak around the poop in the rectum and cause soiling.  I love “The Poo in You” vide ..read more
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When a child with the flu can’t walk – Benign Acute Childhood Myositis
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by Lindsay Hollister, ND
4y ago
We are familiar with the common flu symptoms: fever, chills, fatigue, malaise, sore throat, and runny nose. We’re also not surprised when the flu is paired with diarrhea and dizziness. But when our children can’t walk after having the flu, that’s more concerning. When flu symptoms become more severe, this suggests the immune system needs more support, and was likely jeopardized to begin with. Treating the flu with fever suppressors and pain relievers does not support the immune system. In fact, fever reducers suppress the immune system by preventing the cytokine action. This can prolong the i ..read more
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The Microbiome and Your Child’s Anxiety: Why Treating the Gut is Key
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by Kate Sage, ND
4y ago
Childhood anxiety is very common. In fact, nearly 4.5 million children in the US have been diagnosed with this condition.  The reasons why anxiety is so prevalent it is thought to be due to a combination of genetics, the child’s personality and their environment. While these factors do play a part, recent research is uncovering a new physiological piece to the anxiety puzzle. The answer could be found in your child’s gut, the center of their microbiome.   The microbiome is made up of billions of bacteria, viruses, fungi and other living organisms that live on our skin, in our nose and mouth ..read more
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