#023: Natural Remedies for Kids

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Join us as we talk about natural remedies for kids! In this episode, Aglaée continue interviewing her birth doula and naturopathic doctor, Dr. Shivaune Wright, to learn more about natural ways to care for your little ones and the whole family. We discuss natural remedies for: colds & flus, bumps & bruises, cuts & scratches, diaper rash, gut bug, and constipation. We also have an important discussion about the role of fever that you will not want to miss! Be prepared to learn a lot and make sure you grab your pen and notebook to take notes on how to build your own natural medicine cabinet. Dr Shivaune Wright's bio: Dr Shivaune Wright is a licensed Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine, and Birth Doula, registered with the College of Naturopaths of Ontario. She holds a Bachelor of Naturopathy from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, a rigorous 4-year full-time program, as well as an Honours Bachelor of Arts Degree in Kinesiology and Physical Education from Wilfrid Laurier University. Dr Wright has a general family practice in Ajax and East Toronto, with an interest in pregnancy & postpartum health, pediatrics, hormonal disturbances, stress management, digestive and immune health, detoxification, weight management, fertility. She is an active member of the Pediatric Association of Naturopathic Physicians and the Association of Perinatal Naturopathic Doctors. When she’s not furthering her knowledge of Naturopathic Medicine through courses and workshops, and working with patients in the clinic, Shivaune can be found raising her two young boys, experimenting in the kitchen, with dirty hands in the garden, traveling, biking, doing yoga and reading. She lives with her partner and their two children in the east end of Toronto.   TIMESTAMPS: [0:00] intro [5:10] start of part 2 of our interview with Dr Shivaune Wright [5:39] colds & flus [12:38] the benefits of fever and when to consult your doctor [21:26] bumps & bruises [23:25] cuts & scratches [25:25] diaper rash [27:20] gut bug [28:55] constipation [31:51] where to find Dr. Shivaune Wright [33:19] outro   Click here to listen or find the podcast on iTunes or Stitcher!   SHOWNOTES: Dr Wright's website: MedicineDoneDifferently.com Recipe to make your own baby wipes Aglaée's free ebook ''Top 7 Superfoods for Supermoms'' Stephanie's new program: Healthy Mama, happy baby Learn more at RockYourHormones.com or Whole30.com/hmhb Products discussed in this episode: Echinacea tincture Weleda Calendula Diaper Rash Cream St Francis Herb Farm Zinc and Chamomile Cream Homeopathy: Arnica 30CH Medihoney Magnesium citrate Disclaimer Please remember that the views on this podcast and website are not meant to be substituted for medical advice, shouldn’t be used to diagnose, treat or cure any conditions, and are intended for general information purposes only.