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Latest News from The Children’s Naturopath

25 Jul

Children's food intolerances or sensitivities are a common condition that impact children's health - they are essentially a chemical reaction in the gut. Unlike children's food allergies, they aren't life-threatening however their symptoms may be similar. Children's food intolerances can be very problematic for those kids affected. Children's food intolerances can be difficult to identify Identifying which food is causing your children's food intolerance can be difficult because of the following factors. Symptoms can appear within a few hours of eating the food that is triggering the reaction. But the symptoms can also be delayed by up to 48 hours.Symptoms...

01:34 / Children's General Health / Immune Health
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24 Jul

Roundup, created by the chemical giant Monsanto is the most widely used weed killer on Earth. It's sprayed on everything from tiny flower beds, school grounds, parks, gardens to vast fields of crops. Children are considered to be at a higher risk of developing pesticide toxicity than adults and this is mostly due to their smaller size. Kids are also more likely to come into contact with pesticides from contaminated surfaces such as floors, carpets or lawns because they crawl or play on the ground. Roundup is particularly worrying for our kids These are some...

02:53 / Brain Health / Gut Health / Immune Health
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21 Jul

Children’s ADHD is a common childhood disorder that affects approximately 10% of children.  These kids experience persistent and developmentally inappropriate levels of behaviour that can continue into adulthood.  Children with childhood ADHD may know what is expected of them but have trouble following through because they are overactive and can’t focus long enough to complete a task.  Symptoms of children’s ADHD vary and are sometimes difficult to recognise.  A common sign of children’s ADHD is an inability to identify other people’s needs and desires, they can interrupt others when they are talking and have trouble waiting their turn in the classroom.  Children’s ADHD can also...

22:14 / Brain Health
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21 Jul

Children’s eczema is chronic, superficial inflammation of the skin that is often seen in children with a family history of children’s allergic rhinitis (hayfever), children’s asthma or children’s dermatitis.  Seventy percent of children’s eczema starts under 5 years of age and approximately 50% of infants who suffer from children’s eczema will continue to have one or more symptoms into adulthood.  Children’s eczema can be very stressful where significant lifestyle changes are required, such as missing out on fun activities like going for a swim or playing sports. Common Triggers for Children's Eczema With children's eczema, your child's immune system is highly sensitive and over-reactive...

03:27 / Skin Health
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20 Jul

Baby bone broth is the perfect medicine to help nurture and restore your baby's gut health and is especially important if they were born by C-section or have had a course of antibiotics. Baby bone broth is to enjoy from the age of 4 to 6+ months.  Baby bone broth is a healthy addition to just about everything you feed your infant. Add one or two tablespoons of broth to food such as veggie purees, soups, scrambled eggs, meat puree and sauce or add a sneaky mouthful to their bottle.  Prepare broth regularly and always have it on hand in...

21:22 / Healthy Baby / Recipes
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20 Jul

Almonds are a healthy snack for kids to enjoy, but their hard texture can make them difficult to chew and digest. Activating nuts simply means they are soaked in water to soften them so they are easier to eat. This process can also increase your child's ability to absorb some of the nutrients contained within the nuts. Nuts are a good source of fibre, protein and healthy fats, as well as an excellent source of vitamin E, manganese and magnesium. How to Soak & Toast the nuts Soaking and activating nuts is very easy to do at...

12:33 / Children's General Health / Healthy Eating / Recipes
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17 Jul

Oats in their pure form are gluten-free. However oats are often contaminated with gluten because they are either processed, prepared or packaged alongside gluten-containing grains - wheat, rye, spelt and barley. They can also be grown with other gluten-containing crops where cross-contamination can occur. Or sometimes the sowing seed may be impure where it harbours a small amount of grains that contain gluten. Certified gluten-free oats and oatmeal are safe in most cases and are high recommended because of their benefits to supporting and restoring gut health. These delicious flourless pancakes are loaded with goodness making...

05:28 / Recipes
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16 Jul

Supercharging your child's smoothie with nutrients is an excellent opportunity to supplement their diet with additional nutritional goodness they may not be willing to otherwise eat. Here are my 4 top suggestions to further nurture your children's health and wellbeing. Flaxseeds or Hemp seeds Flaxseeds (also called linseeds) is one of the most concentrated plant sources of omega-3 fatty acids. They are also a rich source of antioxidants, B vitamins, dietary fibre, phytoestrogens and protein. Care needs to be taken when storing these little beauties - it needs to be a cool, dry place. Any exposure...

07:23 / Children's General Health / Recipes
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14 Jul

With such a large selection of muesli and breakfast cereals available at the supermarket, working out which is the best option to feed your child can be difficult. Many store-bought varieties are labelled 'healthy' but unfortunately this isn't always the case. They often contain added chemical preservatives, emulsifiers, nasty vegetable fats and full of 'hidden' sugar. These are my top tips when trying to determine which muesli or breakfast cereal is the healthier option for your child. The nutritional panel is a good place to start - to work out the sugar content, 4 grams of sugar...

07:10 / Children's General Health
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13 Jul

Your child won't be able to resists these divine little gut healing jellies. They taste like velvety cream and too good to resist. Gelatine Restores Gut health Gelatine is derived from collagen and has important health benefits, especially when it comes to improving gut health to support optimal brain function and a robust immune system. Collagen is the most plentiful form of protein and is found most abundantly in the body's skin, bones, tendons and ligaments. It provides strength and structure to tissues and increases flexibility to skin and strength to the tendons. Getting enough collagen in...

00:21 / Brain Health / Gut Health / Immune Health / Recipes / Skin Health
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