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Latest News from The Children’s Naturopath

27 May

Bolognese sauce is full of goodness and flavour and a firm family favourite in most households. The beauty with this recipe is its rich in fibre thanks to the added vegetables and beans to support friendly bacteria living in your child's gut. Ingredients 1 kg good quality minced beef2 400g tin cannellini or borlotti beans, drained and rinsed1 onion, finely chopped1 leek, white part only, finely chopped3 garlic cloves, finely chopped2 carrots, peeled and grated2 zucchinis, peeled and grated1 clove garlic, crushed1 400g can chopped tomatoes1 cup gluten free vegetable stock or Gut Healing Bone Broth Pinch of sea saltPepper to taste Method Heat...

08:44 / Healthy Eating / Recipes
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26 May

Teething is a painful process for babies and parents alike. It's very hard to watch your baby suffer through this process. Most infants experience this pain when their teeth break or cut through their gums. Babies usually start teething between 6 and 12 months old. And by the time your child reaches their 3rd birthday, they should have their primary set of 20 teeth. teething symptoms Each child will experience a unique mix of symtpoms, with the most common being mild irritability and a lack of appetite. Some 'lucky' babies have few or no symptoms as...

09:37 / Children's General Health / Healthy Baby
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25 May

If your child experiences diarrhoea on a regular basis, they are not absorbing the vitamins and minerals they need in order to thrive. Diarrhoea is the frequent passing watery poop and can be associated with other symptoms such as cramping, nausea and vomiting. Acute diarrhoea will resolve itself and generally pass in a day or two.  On the other hand, long term diarrhoea can be dangerous for young children because they become dehydrated very quickly, meaning they are losing fluids more rapidly than they are being replaced.  It is extremely important to keep up their fluids and watch them carefully as their...

19:27 / Gut Health
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25 May

When your infant is born their gut is naturally leaky and can take up to 4 months to join together to form a leak-proof structure. This is one of the reasons why it is recommended not to wean your infant before 4 months of age. Why is your newborn’s gut leaky? In the first few months of life they are need to absorb more nutrients and immune boosting substances from their mother’s milk. When your infant reaches their 6 month milestone they will start to give you signs they are interested in food and ready to move to solids. They may display this new...

03:48 / Healthy Baby / Weaning for Optimal Health
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25 May

Try these super easy healthy banana pancakes and the ripest banana's will make a sweeter pancake. Serve them either on their own or with fresh fruit and a light drizzle of honey or maple syrup. You could also add vanilla extract and cinnamon to the batter. Also for a fluffy pancake add a pinch of bicarb of soda INGREDIENTS 1 ripe banana 1 free-range egg 2 tablespoons flour of choice METHOD Mash the banana in a bowl until smooth.Add the egg and flour and whisk until well combined and set aside for 5 minutes.Lightly spray a frying pan with oil and add spoonfuls...

01:39 / Children's General Health / Healthy Eating / Recipes
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23 May

If you are travelling with a child who has food allergies, this can be a frightening prospect, especially if your child suffers from serious allergic reactions.  Our best advice is to plan ahead and take some precautions.  These arrangements may seem extreme but it’s best to be prepared so you can relax and enjoy your family time away.   Travel checklist Tip 1 Make sure you carry auto-injector medication (such as an EpiPen) with you at all times, plus spares.  As an added precaution when carrying an auto-injector through baggage checks, get a letter from your doctor for additional peace of mind (plus a copy translated into...

20:18 / Children's General Health / Immune Health
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22 May

The more often your child takes a course of antibiotics the more often they are likely to get sick, even one prescription can weakened the immune system.  Gut health and immunity are intimately interlinked. One of the main reasons for this connection is the friendly bacteria living deep within the gut. The bacteria and the immune system work together to fight infections and stop the merry-go-round of recurring infections. Antibiotics kill all bacteria - good and bad, and re-seeding your child's gut with friendly bacteria will help to restore the numbers of microbes to strengthen their immune system. Read our previous...

04:32 / Gut Health / Immune Health / Probiotics
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21 May

Dealing with picky eaters can be frustrating and experts believe as many as 50 percent of children are fussy when it comes to trying new foods, so you are not alone. It's very important to remain calm and keep offering food even when it's rejected because children who are limited to only a few types of food, usually toast and cheese are at risk of not getting the proper nutrition that their growing bodies needs to thrive. The good news is there is many evidence-based ways to persuade your child to try and even enjoy new foods. Try these...

08:39 / Children's General Health / Weaning for Optimal Health
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15 May

Children who are raised with animals from a young age are exposed to an assortment of bacteria that reside on their pets. Furry family members can bring countless 'healthy' bacteria found in nature inside the home which is carried on their paws and fur. It's this exposure to a diverse range of beneficial bacteria that experts believe is responsible strengthening a child's immune system. There is a diverse range of bacteria living in your child's gut and animal exposure helps to increase the different types of bacteria and the more bacteria the better. These microbes work...

04:32 / Gut Health / Immune Health / Probiotics
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15 May

An ear infection occurs either because of a bacterial or viral infection that affects the middle ear - the section of the ear behind the eardrum. Called the eustachian tube - it connects the middle ear directly to the back of the throat and is about as thick as a strand of hair. This extremely narrow tube can easily become inflamed, causing swelling that can lead to a blockage with a subsequent build-up of fluid in the middle ear - this is what causes the pain.. Antibiotics are routinely prescribed to treat ear infections. However, research shows the...

04:32 / Immune Health
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