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04 Sep

Childhood depression is different from the ‘blues’ a child might experience as everyday emotions that can naturally occur as a child develops.  If a child is sad from time to time, this doesn’t necessarily mean they have significant children’s depression.  Children’s depressive disorder is when life experiences of loss, anger, sadness or frustration outweigh a child’s ability to effectively cope with daily experiences and is characterised by a depressed mood most of the day, nearly every day.  This interferes with their normal social activities, interests, schoolwork or life around their family. Signs & Symptoms of Childhood Depression include: ✅ Fatigue and loss of...

08:32 / Children's General Health
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01 Sep

If you want to boost your child's immune health, you may wonder which are the best supplements for your child to help boost their natural defences to fight off infections.   Key Immune Supplements When it comes to strengthening our immunity, there are some key nutrients and antioxidants our immune system requires, and a deficiency in any of these can make you more susceptible to illness. Here are my 4 top supplements to strengthen your child's immunity. Vitamin C Effective at reducing the length and severity of a cold. Vitamin C is also a potent antioxidant and is involved in virus killing and preventing viral replication.   Vitamin D Our key immune...

23:26 / Children's General Health / Immune Health
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01 Sep

Disease causing viruses or bacteria can enter your child's body simply by breathing or eating! Fortunately, only a few of these, particularly viral, ‘pathogens’ result in a cold or flu because your child is equipped with an immune system specifically designed to fight off unwanted invaders. That said, is your child one of the may kids, for whom a string of colds and flu is a way of life in winter? Perhaps getting rid of the seemingly endless sniffles, sneezing and sore throats seems like an unachievable ideal. Fortunately, it is possible to improve their immune system function and reduce the...

12:14 / Children's General Health
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01 Sep

Bacteria are critical for human survival, living both within and on your body. It may sound unappealing, but having the right types of bacteria in the right balance can help your body function optimally. For every one human cell in your body, there are ten bacterial cells; this means you are about 1% human and 99% bacteria! There are billions of different types of bacteria in your body, all playing different roles to keep your health in check. When these bacteria are out of balance, it can make you susceptible to digestive symptoms and conditions, such as irritable bowel syndrome...

11:58 / Children's General Health
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01 Sep

  Despite your best efforts at preventing infection through diet, exercise and supplementation, at some stage this winter you may succumb to a cold or flu. This can occur particularly if stress or life events get in the way of maintaining the healthy habits that help keep your immune system strong. The good news is that should you find yourself ‘under the weather’, there are measures you can take to get you back on your feet. Going Viral Both the common cold and influenza (flu) are caused by viruses, most commonly the rhinovirus. What many people may not realise is that antibiotics only...

11:44 / Children's General Health
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01 Sep

  Does your child need a nutrient top up? If they have been feeling low in energy, getting frequent colds or finding their stress levels increasing, they may be in need of important vitamins and minerals to function at their best.   Children who experience a decline in their health status are at an increased risk of developing certain health conditions if their nutrient status is low. Those with existing health conditions may also have higher demands for particular vitamins and minerals. The ideal way to replenish these key nutrients is to eat a healthy, balanced diet and take a high quality multivitamin and...

11:30 / Children's General Health
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01 Sep

Why Is Something So Simple, So Hard to Get? When we think of Australia and New Zealand, we think of surf, sun and sand, beautiful climates and the great outdoors. With vitamin D readily available from the sun, why are so many people deficient in this important vitamin? An estimated 73% of adults suffer from inadequate vitamin D levels, with almost 60% of women living in southern areas being completely deficient during the winter/spring months. Are we spending too much more time indoors? Are we obsessed with the need to cover up and use sunscreen every time we step outside? With...

06:01 / Children's General Health / Immune Health
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01 Sep

Omega-3 fatty acids are a crucial component of a healthy diet. These essential fats are especially important for children, as they play a key role in growth and development and are associated with numerous health benefits. Since EFAs cannot be made in the body, they must be ingested daily, through diet and supplementation. However, many parents are unsure whether omega-3 supplements are necessary — or even safe — for their children.   How can omega-3 essential fatty acids help your child? ✅ EFA levels are often low in children who experience changes in mood and other mood related conditions. It has been shown that those with these...

03:23 / Brain Health / Children's General Health / Healthy Eating / Immune Health
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25 Aug

  Dehydration isn’t something to take lightly. When it happens, your child's body doesn’t have enough fluids and water to function properly. In severe cases, this could lead to brain damage or even death.    Most of the time, a toddler gets enough water from eating and drinking to replace the fluids they lose. But in some cases, kids can lose more water than normal. For example,, fevers, diarrhoea, being out in hot weather, or too much exercise. These may result in too much fluid loss which can lead to dehydration. Toddlers are risk of dehydration Some toddlers become dehydrated because they don’t drink enough...

10:58 / Children's General Health / Healthy Baby
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25 Aug

Children's growing pains are an aching or throbbing pain, usually in their legs and less commonly in the arms. They’re the most common type of pain in children.  You may notice your child holding or rubbing their legs, or they may seem grumpier than normal. Growing pains usually occur in children between 2 and 12 years old.. They mostly start in late afternoon or early evening and are gone by the morning. The pain during the night can be severe enough to wake your child up. They don't occur as much during the day, but if they do, its intermittent. Some...

10:42 / Children's General Health / Children's Health Conditions
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