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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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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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08 Jul

Five year old Alice was bought to my clinic by her concerned mother Sally.  Alice was constantly complaining that her tummy was always sore and she often felt sick.  Sally also noticed her daughter’s skin was getting itchy and blotchy and her hair had stopped growing and hadn’t been cut in a long time.   Her stomach was bloated and tight to touch which raised questions about Alice’s diet.  This revealed she didn’t eat a lot of fruit and vegetables but instead craved milk, yoghurt, cheese and spaghetti.   I thought she could have an underlying food intolerance to dairy products.  I also noted she was missing out...

21:56 / Children's General Health / Immune Health
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13 Jun

Many parents can find it challenging to get their kids to take medicine in a powdered form. If you start out with a bad experience it can go quickly go downhill with future attempts to take their daily dose. As a clinical naturopath, I have successfully used the following tips to help my younger clients take their medicine when it's in a powdered form. 8 tips to take powdered medicine ✅ Mix powders into smoothies/milk shakes. ✅ Mix powdered medication with a little water and use a pipette to dispense down infant’s throat. ✅ Take with soda water or natural mineral...

05:14 / Children's General Health
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12 Jun

With all the news surrounding the Coronavirus, good old fashioned hand washing is a must but not always possible, especially with kids. Hand sanitisers are an excellent substitute in this unique situation. If you are unable to get your hands on a bottle because it's sold-out, try this recipe to make at home. Alcohol kills bacteria and viruses when applied to the skin and tea tree also has strong antimicrobial properties. INGREDIENTS 2/3 cup rubbing alcohol (70 to 99% isopropyl alcohol) or ethanol1/3 cup aloe vera gel10 drops lavender essential oil (or oil of choice)10 drops tea tree essential oil METHOD Add all ingredients...

21:19 / Chemical-Free Home / Children's General Health
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12 Jun

When your infant is approximately 6 months old (but not before 4 months) they will start to give you signs they are interested in food and ready to move to solids, this usually happens alongside the arrival of their teeth.  They may display their new found interest in food by either watching what you eat, trying to grab your food or they are hungrier in between their milk feeds, especially if they want extra at night. Follow these handy tips to help you at this important time in your infant's development - preparation is the key! 13 tips to support your...

20:48 / Children's General Health / Gut Health / Healthy Eating / Weaning for Optimal Health
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03 Jun

There are many different immune-boosting vitamin, mineral and herbal remedies available.  The nutrients listed below play a key role to assist your child’s recovery from infection, or will help to support their immunity to stop them getting sick in the first place.  Next time your child feels unwell, this is our list of recommended supplements to have on hand and ready to use in your natural medicine toolkit. Natural Medicine to the Rescue Zinc When your child has a zinc deficiency the immune system cannot work at its optimal best, making it difficult to fight off common bacterial and viral infections.   Children with low levels of...

20:13 / Children's General Health / Gut Health / Immune Health / Probiotics
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28 May

Gut healing bone broth is to enjoy from the age of 6+ months. It's super easy to make by simmering the bones and connective tissue of animals. This highly nutritious stock is commonly used in soups, sauces and gravies, but can also be added to veggie purees, smoothies, popsicles, scrambled eggs, or add a sneaky mouth full to their bottle. Bone broth can be made from all sorts of animal bones including pork, beef, lamb, chicken or fish. How to Store bone Broth Prepare bone broth regularly and always have it on hand in the...

10:31 / Children's General Health / Gut Health / Recipes
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28 May

The amount of sugar consumed by children is at it's highest levels in history. This can mostly be attributed to the enormous increase in processed food and sugary drinks lining the supermarket shelves. Sugar is included as an ingredient in most pre-packaged, processed and junk food and drinks and it's insidious. As a result, as our children's sugar consumption has increased, so has their rates of common childhood illness, including obesity with 1 in 4 children now classified as overweight or obese. Sugar tantrums If you notice that your child’s temperament changes throughout the day, beginning with their adorable...

04:16 / Children's General Health / Healthy Eating
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