Eczema is the most common pediatric conditions that I treat in my Chinese medicine practice. It's no surprise so many patients are seeking to heal eczema since over 30 million people in the U.S. suffer from this skin condition. Most of these cases begin before the age of five. For years, I was personally plagued with dishydrotic eczema - itchy blisters on my fingers and hands that started from years of bar tending. Both of … [Read more...] about How Chinese Medicine Can Help You Heal Eczema
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Introducing The New Me…Holistic Kid Is Now Holistic Squid
You know how Native American's change their names as they change and accomplish things throughout their lives? A name transforms as the individual becomes a different person. I've always loved that idea. Don't you? I was born Emily Elizabeth Montes, the eldest daughter of a Filipino doctor and a Pennsylvanian house wife. When I was in graduate school, I worked as a massage therapist and got a job in a spa where no two … [Read more...] about Introducing The New Me…Holistic Kid Is Now Holistic Squid
Oriental Medicine: What Is It?
Oriental Medicine (OM) is one of the world's most ancient healing systems, used to maintain and restore vibrant health to men, women and children of all ages for over 4,000 years. Today, prominent health organizations such as the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the World Health Organization (WHO) recognize the benefits of Oriental Medicine. These organizations endorse its practice as a safe, valid and effective … [Read more...] about Oriental Medicine: What Is It?
About Holistic Squid
Holistic Squid is an old-school blog written by Emily Montes (Bartlett) from 2009-2019. Emily practiced Chinese medicine in Los Angeles for fifteen years focusing on women’s health, fertility, and pediatrics. Holistic Squid was born from her passion for delicious nourishing food, curiosity for optimized health, and a love of writing and travel. Emily published two books, The Eczema Cure and Feed Your Fertility, both exploring … [Read more...] about About Holistic Squid
What Would Emily Do? (6/11)
Making Water Kefir - Bumps on Skin - Stress in Young Children - Breast Milk Causing Tooth Decay - Poor Blood Flow Causing Rash - Soothing Cream for Eczema My inbox runneth over with questions from readers wondering – What would Emily do? – about Real food and holistic health topics. I’ve created this Q&A to get your questions answered and for other folks to benefit from the answers too. Who am I to know the answers to … [Read more...] about What Would Emily Do? (6/11)
Meet Your Holistic Practitioner – Robin Green, L.Ac.
I would love for you to be my patient, but sometimes, you may need to see someone else other than me. Whether your condition is out of my scope of practice, or I just think a different approach or practitioner will be a better fit or complimentary to what we're doing, I often refer patients to other great practitioners - big bonus if that practitioner is holistic-minded. I like to think of good practitioners as an extension … [Read more...] about Meet Your Holistic Practitioner – Robin Green, L.Ac.
Optimize Your Kid’s Dental Health With A Holistic Approach
These days, dental health for kids is all about HYGIENE, HYGIENE, HYGIENE. While there's nothing wrong with using a toothbrush, we tend to take care of hygiene and then assume everything else - braces, cavities, and root canals - are just part of life and a result of genetics. I'm here to tell you, there's more to your children's dental health than just proper brushing, flossing, check-ups, and avoiding sugar. Check your … [Read more...] about Optimize Your Kid’s Dental Health With A Holistic Approach
What Would Emily Do? (5/30 Edition)
Natural Treatment for Depression – Rubella Vaccine – Baby Acne and Cradle Cap – Healing Bone Fracture – Kombucha Mold – Natural Sunscreen Happy Friday! It is busy, busy, busy over here at Squid Headquarters. We are getting so close to launching Real Plans, the new and fabulous upgrade to Holistic Squid Meal Plans - you're going to love it! Feed Your Fertility is leaving our hands this week, on the way to a bookstore near … [Read more...] about What Would Emily Do? (5/30 Edition)
What Would Emily Do? (4/30 Edition)
Natural Remedies for Pain After Birth – Organic Raw Nuts Worth the Cost? – Night Terror Solutions – Refined Coconut Oil Healthy? – Sugar Cravings and ADHD – Alternative Treatment for Uterine Fibroids My inbox runneth over with questions from readers wondering “What would Emily do” about Real food and holistic health topics. I’ve created this Q&A to get your questions answered and for other folks to benefit from the … [Read more...] about What Would Emily Do? (4/30 Edition)
What Would Emily Do? (4/28)
EVCLO vs FCLO - Watery Periods - Regulating Menstruation Naturally - Darker Yolks = Better Nutrition? - Organic Honey not Safe? - Travelling with an Infant When we moved into our quirky canyon home nearly seven years ago, I immediately knew it needed one thing - a cedar wood soaking tub, the perfect place to connect to the beautiful natural surroundings. This month, my renaissance man hubby made my dream come true by building … [Read more...] about What Would Emily Do? (4/28)
What Would Emily Do (7/29)
High Cholesterol - Natural Cancer Treatment - Treating Parasites - Fine Motor Tics a Vitamin Deficiency? - Kombucha and Candida - Vaccinations During Pregnancy The picture above is the view from my favorite local hike. After three and a half miles of hot and hilly fire roads, the reward is this stunning view. Ahhh. Anyway, let's answer some of your questions... My inbox runneth over with questions from readers wondering – … [Read more...] about What Would Emily Do (7/29)
Holistic Pediatrics
You may be wondering, "What is Holistic Pediatrics all about and Is it for MY child?" As a busy parent myself, I know you probably don't have a ton of extra reading time, so I here's the nutshell version of who I am and what I do: Me summarized: ...(For a more flowery bio you can read more here.) I am a holistic pediatric practitioner, licensed in Chinese medicine with the California Acupuncture Board and the … [Read more...] about Holistic Pediatrics