The problem with iron supplements
I see a definite pattern with the children that come to see me. Many of them will have been to see a GP or gastroenterologist about their health issues. A lot of them will have been told to take oral iron supplements. And only a few of them will actually have had their iron levels […]
The 4 natural benefits of forest bathing for kids
Forest bathing is a term created in Japan in the early 1980s as a public health strategy to encourage the Japanese to spend more time in nature. Forest bathing aims to add balance to our busy lives that have become very much distant from nature. Based on the millions of years humans have inhabited the […]
How to get your child to increase water intake
Good water intake is one of the most essential things in life. You may have heard that we can survive without food for weeks but when it comes to water, we have only days. Our bodies are not able to store water and hence need a fresh supply each day to make up for the […]
The 4 worst foods for acne
Pimples are pretty much a given experience for kids around puberty time and moving through adolescence. For some kids, it is a daily challenge and a source of emotional stress that can have a strong impact on their self-esteem. We are often told that it is all about cleanliness and a proper skin cleansing routine […]
What foods help for acne
When dealing with teenagers, I inevitably get asked what foods help for acne. But there is no diet to get rid of acne in a week. Acne is an inflammatory skin condition that is not exactly what your pre-teen or teen wants to have to deal with. The occasional pimple here and there is perhaps […]
3 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t buy Supermarket Vitamin Gummies
Vita gummies may seem like a great idea to throw into that trolley if you are struggling with your child’s food fussiness and worried about gaps in their nutrient intake, concerned about their bouts of colds or wanting to support their brain development. But are they that good??
The mystery of molluscum?
What is molluscum contagiosum? Molluscum contagiosum, aka “water warts”, is a viral skin infection that appears as pinkish, little smooth bumps or pimples filled with an oily substance. What are the symptoms of molluscum contagiosum There may or may not be a redness around them. If you look close enough they may each have a […]
Bedwetting: 6 Important reasons why your child might be affected
If your child is bedwetting when it is no longer age-appropriate to be doing so, you may be quite literally “tearing your hair out” having to wash the sheets every day. The medical term for bedwetting is enuresis. Not many people would think that consulting with a naturopath or nutritionist would be the next logical […]
The lowdown on impetigo
What is impetigo? Impetigo, aka “school sores”, is a highly contagious superficial skin infection caused by the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes. It is typically an infection seen in toddlers and children and spreads in places such as day care centres, play groups and schools. It is much less common in adults but they can be affected, particularly if […]
How much protein does your child need?
Questions around protein intake are common, for kids and adults alike. Understanding your child’s macronutrient requirements can be confusing and overwhelming. Kids tend to gravitate toward carb-rich meals, and it’s often easier to appease them with foods they enjoy and that feels safe and familiar than try to ‘rock the boat’ with different options. But […]