As a parent, watching my children grow has been one of the most rewarding experiences, however with growth in children may come a few complications, that are not only very painful and uncomfortable for kids, but also as parents it can leave you feeling helpless. We don’t want to pump our kids with pain-killers every…
Heel pain in children, usually between the ages of 8-13 is very common. The medical term for this is called Sever’s Disease or calcaneal apophysitis, which is an inflammation of the growth plate in the heel of growing children. Sever’s disease starts off with pain in the heel which is caused by repetitive stress…
As the weather changes and the Melbourne cold and flu season approaches, every parent wants to know the same things, “What can I do to boost my child’s immune system and what can I do when they get sick?” Firstly we need to understand what our immune system does and where it is located.…
Nut free muesli bars Ingredients 1 cup rolled oats 1/4 cup pepitas 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds 2 tablespoons chia seeds 1/2 cup shredded coconut 3 tablespoons coconut oil 1/3 cup honey or rice malt syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Instructions Preheat oven to 160C. Line tray with baking paper and set aside. Mix oats, pepitas,…
Little people can be very fussy about what they eat. Textures are just as important as taste. Mum or Dad can start tearing their hair out with little people refusing to eat what is put in front of them. Here are some handy Naturopathic tips! Some toddlers will only eat mushy food- mushy vegetables are…
Would you like to stay on top of your child’s eczema, itchy eyes, wheezing or skin rashes? We are facing an allergy epidemic and most concerning is that children are at most risk. Over 25% of Australian children have asthma, 20% have eczema and 25% have hay fever. Food allergies are on the rise. Over…