Stool Microbiome Testing Tummy issues are the most common reasons that parents seek naturopathic care for their children. The ability to digest and absorb nutrients from the food that we eat is the foundation of good health and wellbeing. Diagnostic testing helps us to assess whether or not food that is eaten is appropriately broken…
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,…
Colic or reflux, what’s the difference? Is it reflux, colic, purple crying or a witching hour? Infant colic is regular, excessive crying in an otherwise healthy baby. Colic is actually a process of elimination diagnosis. This means that there’s nothing to explain the excessive crying or discomfort and the baby is otherwise healthy and well….
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…
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. …
When children develop parasitic diseases they are often asymptomatic. This means that we usually don’t even know the infection is in the body. But occasionally, childhood parasitic infections can lead to changes in mood, behavior and sleep. The most common worm infection amongst children is threadworm, also known as pinworm. Other parasites such as roundworms,…