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,…
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…
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. …
Babies and infants have immature immune systems. Because their immune systems are still learning, they have a higher chance of getting sick. Illnesses like gastro, croup, coughs, colds, fevers, conjunctivitis and worms are all caused by different bugs that can be picked up from childcare, ELC, and primary school. The immune system matures gradually during…
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,…