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01 Jun

If you want to boost your child's immune system to help their body fight off illnesses. Follow these lifestyle and dietary changes to strengthen their immunity naturally. Plenty of sleep Not getting enough sleep is linked to a higher susceptibility of catching bacterial and viral infections. Adequate rest helps to strengthen the immune system naturally and if your child is sick they may need extra. If your child is having trouble sleeping ensure they have a regular nighttime routine such as warm bath, reading a book and are away from screens for 2 hours before bedtime. Eat more plant foods The best plant foods include fruit, vegetables, nuts, seeds and legumes. These are not only rich in nutrients to support the immune system. They are also high in fibre - a favourite food source for the friendly bacteria living in the gut. These microbes are essential for healthy immunity and work hand-in-hand with the immune system to fight off infections. Healthy Fats Healthy fats such as the Omega-3 essential fatty acids help to boost immunity and have anti-inflammatory properties. They are found in fatty fish, nuts, chia seeds, seeds good quality oils such as olive...

08:52 / Gut Health / Immune Health / Probiotics
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30 May

If you love the feeling of soft clothes and cuddly towels, using fabric softeners in your wash is one way to get your laundry fluffy and fragrant. Fabric softeners are traditionally applied to laundry during the rinse cycle and are designed to stay on your clothing, towels and sheets. This helps to explain why towels are less-absorbent, it's because of the chemical residue. When these fabrics come into contact with your child's skin, the chemicals are slowly absorbed into the layers of the skin where they not only can cause skin irritation but also enter Into the bloodstream to circulate through your child's body. 'Fragrance' is also toxic Fabric softeners often use 'fragrance' to mask the smell of the chemicals and fragrance is also toxic. The problem with fragrance is manufacturers are not required to list the chemicals in their fragrance on the product label because its considered an industry secret. According to the Environmental Working Group, the average fragrance contains about 14 different chemicals, many of which are linked to hormone disruption, asthma, dermatitis and allergic reactions. They also state about 80 percent of these chemicals are not tested for human safety, especially when the...

10:22 / Chemical-Free Home
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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 freezer because it’s the perfect nourishing addition to every meal.. I suggest each time you make a batch to freeze it into ice-cube trays so small portions can easily be added to most meals. It will also keep in the refrigerator for 4 days or freeze for up to three months. It's best not to reheat broth in the microwave to ensure none of its precious nutrients are lost. Bone Broth Recipe All you need is a large pot, water, vinegar, veggies and bones. To get you started, here's an easy recipe you can follow. Ingredients 1 whole free-range...

10:31 / Children's General Health / Gut Health / Recipes
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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 found interest by either watching what you eat, trying to grab your food or they are hungrier in betwean their milk feeds, especially if they want extra at night. In the beginning it’s important to remember food is a totally new experience. While they become familiar with having food in their mouth and develop new muscles to move it around, all their nutritional requirements are being met by their milk feeds. If your infants gut doesn’t seal and become leak-proof, they could be prone to developing the host of childhood illnesses plaguing our kids such as food allergies and intolerances, eczema, asthma,...

03:48 / Healthy Baby / Weaning for Optimal Health
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