Teenage Mental Health Support Our team of experienced professionals offers evidence based natural therapies and techniques to help teenagers manage their mental health effectively. We work alongside the established mental healthcare team to offer evidence based natural support. Holistic Mental Health Support Holistic mental health support for teenagers and adolescents takes an integrated approach to…
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…
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…
Building a Supportive Environment and Healthcare Team Supporting teenagers with their mental health is crucial during their transformative years. Adolescence can be a challenging period, marked by various emotional, social, and academic pressures. As parents, guardians, healthcare practitioners and mentors, it is essential to create a supportive environment that fosters their wellbeing and helps them…
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…
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…