Why is your baby waking overnight? It’s common for babies and toddlers to have trouble settling to sleep by themselves. Common causes of poor sleep are temporary things like coughs and colds, ear infections, sore tummies, teething, or developmental milestones. This seems simple enough, but when your baby is sick more often than not, then…
What causes food allergies and intolerances in babies and children? Allergies occur when the immune system has an overreaction to something that would not typically cause harm to the body. The immune system can react to the protein part of any food, pollen, dust, animal hair or mould. If something has a protein component, theoretically,…
Natural Remedies for Children’s Eczema Eczema is incredibly common and can develop at any age. The youngest bub I’ve ever treated with dry flakey skin was only two weeks old. Despite how common childhood eczema is, it can be so hard for families to find answers and effective treatment options. On top of being frustrating…
What happens if your child has low iron? Iron is essential for brain function, so low levels during early childhood can unfortunately have long lasting effects on cognitive development. Iron deficiency has a negative impact on attention, memory, and learning, which are crucial for academic and social success1. Research has shown that school aged children…
Nutritional deficiencies during childhood can have significant short term and long term impacts on a child’s health and development. Nutrients act as the building blocks that the body needs for physical growth and development. Children also need daily intake of key nutrients to maintain all the different kinds of tissues, organs and functions that need…
What happens when children lack vitamin D? Among the many essential nutrients, vitamin D stands out as a crucial component for the optimal growth and development of children. This mighty nutrient plays a multifaceted role, supporting immune function, gut health, hormone regulation, glucose metabolism, and skeletal health. Vitamin D deficiencies and suboptimal levels are common…
What is EFT for kids? Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) is a form of psychological acupressure that is becoming increasingly popular in the field of complementary medicine. It is a simple, yet powerful technique that combines the principles of traditional Chinese medicine with modern psychology. EFT involves tapping on specific meridian points on the body while…
A huge part of our nervous system, the Enteric Nervous System (ENS) resides in the lining of the gut, and it’s directly connected to the brain by a complex network of nerve cells. The ENS processes a massive amount of information each day, organising and overseeing functions within the digestive system1-5. The gut and the…
Antibiotics kill the bad bacteria that can cause illness and infection, but they can also have a negative impact on the levels of good microorganisms in the gut. The stronger the antibiotic is, and the longer it is taken for, the higher the risk is of microbiome disruption and a wide range of health concerns. …
How can I help my picky eater? The most effective method for encouraging children to explore new foods is continued exposure. Our kids need to be exposed to a ‘new’ food approximately 10 times before they will consider tasting it – so if you find yourself putting foods on plates KNOWING that it’s probably not…