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04 Sep

Children’s eczema is chronic, superficial inflammation of the skin that is often seen in children with a family history of children’s allergic rhinitis (hayfever), children’s asthma or children’s dermatitis.  Seventy percent of children’s eczema starts under 5 years of age and approximately 50% of infants who suffer from children’s eczema will continue to have one or more symptoms into adulthood.  Children’s eczema can be very stressful where significant lifestyle changes are required, such as missing out on fun activities like going for a swim or playing sports. Signs & Symptoms of Children’s Eczema include: ✅ Itching and/or oozing and crusting of lesions. ✅...

07:56 / Children's Health Conditions
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04 Sep

Children’s ear infections are inflammation of the middle ear that also commonly involves inflammation of the eardrum and a build-up of fluid in the middle ear. Acute children’s ear infections are due to either a bacterial or viral infection, usually secondary to a children’s upper respiratory tract infection (cold’s, ‘flu or children’s whooping cough).  It’s a common complaint in young children from 3 months to 3 years of age.  The first symptom is usually a persistent severe children’s earache as the drum inflames and pressure builds up behind it.  Hearing loss may occur along with fever, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea.  Babies may...

07:53 / Children's Health Conditions
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04 Sep

Children’s hives is an outbreak of swollen, pale red bumps on the skin.  They can suddenly appear either in response to a children’s allergic reaction to chemicals in processed food such as artificial colours, flavours and preservatives.  Other causes include insect stings, sunlight exposure or some medications. Children’s hives can appear anywhere on the body including the tongue, lips and ears and usually itch but they can also sting or burn.  Childhood hives can last for hours or for one day before they start fading. Signs & Symptoms of Children’s Hives include: ✅ Red or white welts usually on the face, trunk or...

07:52 / Children's Health Conditions
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04 Sep

If your child struggles in the classroom with tasks such as reading, writing and mathematics they may have children’s learning difficulties.  Children with these problems can’t complete tasks as easily as their peers can.  This can lead them to thinking they are ‘dumb’ or ‘stupid’ which can have a long term negative impact on their self-esteem. It’s important to remember that intelligent people can have childhood learning problems too.  Signs & Symptoms of Children’s Learning Difficulties include: ✅. Poor performance at school ✅. Language difficulties and/or trouble with words ✅. Easily distracted ✅. Forgetful with daily activities ✅. Failure to recollect facts ✅. Difficulty sustaining attention in...

07:52 / Children's Health Conditions
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04 Sep

Children’s molluscum is a skin infection caused by Molluscum Contagiosum Virus that produces benign raised lesions or bumps on the upper layer of the skin.  They disappear on their own without leaving marks and are usually painless.   Childhood Molluscum is spread by direct contact with the lesion on another infected child or a contaminated object such as a toy or piece of clothing. The average incubation period is between two to seven weeks but you may not see symptoms for up to six months.  The virus can be difficult to treat if your child’s immune system is weakened.  Signs & Symptoms of...

07:51 / Children's Health Conditions
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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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