Whether your child has a simple childhood cold, children’s ear infections or suffers from childhood recurring infections, this is all a sign that their children’s immune system is failing to defend them.  Children are constantly exposed to viruses and bacteria every day especially when attending childcare or kindergarten and some cope better than others.  The reason for this difference in susceptibility is how strength and effectiveness of their immune.  If your child’s immune system is robust, then even if they are in a crowd of sick kids they won’t develop symptoms of a children’s infection.  On the other hand, if...

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...

  Every winter when you get sick, you tell yourself to be more prepared next year. As soon as someone sneezes at work, school, or home, you find yourself with yet another cold or flu. It does not have to be that way this chilly winter season. Arm yourself and your family with the tools to build strong immune defences to reduce your risk of getting sick. If you do get sick, a strong immune system will also reduce the severity of your cold and flu symptoms, and help to speed your recovery.   Natural Medicines to Prevent and Treat Symptoms There are many...

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...

Iron is an essential nutrient that the body uses to produce hemoglobin - the protein in red blood cells that helps the blood carry oxygen to all the other cells in the body. Breast-fed babies usually get enough iron from their mother’s milk, while infants fed with formula should receive iron-fortified formula. Once your infant is weaned you will need to make sure they are receiving adequate amounts of iron rich foods in their diet. Iron is essential for the following functions ✅. Supplying the body with oxygen ✅. Muscle metabolism ✅. Maintaining connective tissue ✅. Physical growth ✅. Nerve development ✅. Cell functioning ✅. Producing some hormones       Iron-deficiency =...

Children’s ADHD is a common childhood disorder that affects approximately 10% of children.  These kids experience persistent and developmentally inappropriate levels of behaviour that can continue into adulthood.  Children with childhood ADHD may know what is expected of them but have trouble following through because they are overactive and can’t focus long enough to complete a task. Symptoms of children’s ADHD vary and are sometimes difficult to recognise.  A common sign of children’s ADHD is an inability to identify other people’s needs and desires, they can interrupt others when they are talking and have trouble waiting their turn in the classroom. ...

Prebiotic foods are high in special types of fibre that feed the friendly bacteria living in the gut and support digestive health. They promote the increase of friendly bacteria in the gut, help with various digestive problems and even work to boost the immune system. Prebiotic foods have also been shown to improve metabolic health and even help prevent certain diseases. However, some of the fiber content of these foods may be altered during cooking, so try to consume them raw rather than cooked. Do yourself and your gut bacteria a favor by eating plenty of these prebiotic foods.   My Top prebiotic foods kids will...

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....

Children can suffer from childhood anxiety when they worry excessively about a variety of things such as their grades at school, problems within the family, relationships with peers or how they perform at sports.  These children can be hard on themselves and often strive for perfection.  Childhood anxiety can exist on its own or is associated with a medical illness or other illness such as depression. Signs & Symptoms of Children’s Anxiety include: ✅ Sweating✅ Trembling✅ Children’s fatigue✅ Children’s impaired concentration✅ Irritability✅ Excessive worry✅ Sense of impending doom✅ Children’s sleep disturbances FIONA STOCK | THE CHILDREN’S NATUROPATH | MELBOURNE NATUROPATH MAKE A NATURAL THERAPIES...

  Why feed your child a breakfast cereal that has less nutritional value than the cardboard box it is stored in? Avoiding the popular highly processed breakfast cereals that line the supermarket shelves is the first step in supporting the health of your child’s gut and immune system.  Many parents would be horrified to know that many of the top selling breakfast cereals are full of sugar, artificial flavours and colours and can contain as much sugar as a packet of chips.  In fact, you would be better off eating the cereals cardboard box. Replacing these highly processed cereals with a wholefood option...

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