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23 Aug

The gluten free, casein free (GFCF) diet has been shown to be helpful for individuals with allergies to these particular foods and specifically in the management of autistic spectrum disorder (ASD). Proteins found in grain and dairy products, known as gluten and casein respectively, are believed to be poorly broken down in the digestive tracts in some people. When these proteins are not digested properly they can be absorbed intact into blood circulation. These proteins can affect the brain by crossing the blood-brain barrier and binding to opioid receptors. This can affect mood, concentration, mental performance and pain tolerance (i.e....

10:07 / Children's General Health / Gut Health / Healthy Eating
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23 Aug

ELIMINATION PHASE To trial the low FODMAP diet, all high-FODMAP foods need to be eliminated or ‘Rested’ from the diet for at least two weeks, until there has been a significant reduction in symptoms. Relevant symptoms should be monitored and recorded using my Food & Symptom Diary on a daily basis. Read What are FODMAPS to get a detailed list of foods in each FODMAP category that should be avoided. Where quantities are given, these foods should be avoided only above the given dose. Many alternative foods can be consumed while following a low FODMAP diet, which I have listed...

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

“FODMAP” is the acronym for Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides and Polyols, a group of short-chain carbohydrates and sugar alcohols (polyols). These nutrients are ubiquitous in the diet.   The key FODMAPs are: ✅ Oligosaccharides - such as fructans/ fructo-oligosaccharides (found in grains and vegetables) and galactans/galacto-oligosaccharides (found in legumes). ✅ Disaccharides - such as lactose (found in milk). ✅ Monosaccharides - such as fructose (found in fruit). ✅ Polyols - such as sorbitol (found in sweetened products).   WHAT EFFECT DO FODMAPS HAVE IN THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM? Susceptible children can experience intestinal symptoms from ingestion of FODMAPs for a number of reasons: ✅ The carbohydrates are not well absorbed into...

02:47 / Children's General Health / Gut Health / Healthy Eating
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19 Aug

Most kids just love to talk about their poop and kind it a fascinating topic. Doing number two's might not be the prettiest topic, but there’s a lot to learn from this mundane, yet mysterious, process. In the end (no pun intended), it’s simply a part of our functioning body.   Poop is mostly just undigested food, proteins, bacteria, salts, and other substances that are produced and released by intestines. Although everyone is unique in the size, shape, and smell of their poop, there are a few things that indicate a healthy (or unhealthy) poop.   Poop that floats Gas is usually the cause for floaters. ...

06:37 / Children's General Health / Gut Health
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19 Aug

More and more, research is showing that the microbiome (i.e. your gut bacteria) is foundational for your child's good health, especially when it comes to having a robust immune system. For example, the gut bacteria coordinates how active the immune system is (which is important for fighting off infections), while also ensuring your child's immune system doesn’t become over-active when exposed to things that are foreign to the body (e.g. allergies). Your child's gut bacteria is also important for maintaining digestive health. As such, when the balance of healthy species within our gut bacteria is lost (due to the effects...

05:23 / Children's General Health / Gut Health / Healthy Baby / Probiotics
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18 Aug

Worms are highly contagious and easily spread between children when scratching their bottom and then carrying the eggs back to their mouths with their hands.  They are also spread by touching contaminated surfaces, such as bed linen, underwear, pyjamas, toilets, food, cutlery, toys, bench tops and sand pits.  The ingested eggs hatch in the gut where they start to replicate. Worms can also travel into the vagina and into the reproductive tract which can also be difficult to treat. You can see threadworms if you examine your child at night while they are asleep.  Simply separate your child’s buttocks and shine a...

23:38 / Children's General Health / Gut Health / Probiotics
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18 Aug

Becoming familiar with your kid’s poos can really help you keep an eye on their health - it's not the most glamorous job in the world! The ideal poop is a long sausage-like poop that they can pass easily and clean with 1 – 2 wipes. Their poops shouldn’t be watery soft and mushy (read up on diarrhoea). Nor should they be hard and pellet-like (learn more on constipation) - a one-off every now and again is mostly not a problem. But if you’re noticing your child's poop has changed recently or have never been well formed, I suggest taking...

23:08 / Children's General Health / Gut Health
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13 Aug

Diarrhoea is the frequent passing of watery poop and can be associated with other symptoms such as cramping, nausea and vomiting. If your child has acute children's diarrhoea, generally it should pass in a day or two.  On the other hand, long term children's diarrhoea can be dangerous for youngsters 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 condition can deteriorate quickly. Water on its own may not be enough and electrolytes can quickly re-hydrate them.  Children's...

01:42 / Children's General Health / Gut Health / Probiotics
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07 Aug

Children aren't just mini adults – they have unique needs relevant to their age, stage of development, and current health status. Naturopathy is an excellent health care option for kids because it is gentle, non-invasive, and is always looking to address the underlying cause of your child’s discomfort or symptoms. It works to support their naturally high levels of vitality, build on their strengths, and provide them with the necessary building blocks to grow into happy, healthy teens and adults.   Live Blood Cell Analysis Using only one or two drops of your blood painlessly taken from the foot, Fiona will be able to...

09:32 / Children's General Health / Gut Health
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06 Aug

Before antibiotics were discovered in the 1900s, bacterial infections were a feared enemy of modern society. Antibiotics changed everything – saving millions of lives and offering an effective tool to battle deadly infections. Fast forward to now, and antibiotics, while still incredibly useful, are sadly claiming the lives of our beneficial gut bacteria, which has been linked to uncomfortable side effects such as children's antibiotic-associated diarrhoea. Read "6 Questions To Ask Your Doctor Before Antibiotics. here. https://thechildrensnaturopath.com/6-questions-to-ask-your-doctor-before-antibiotics/ Of course, losing a bit of gut bacteria to save you from a nasty infection is a no-brainer; however, the loss of beneficial...

23:55 / Children's General Health / Gut Health / Immune Health / Probiotics
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