In these current times, we must use every weapon in our arsenal against invasive viruses, including often-overlooked natural remedies with antiviral properties. As is also the case with pharmaceutical agents, natural approaches have not been shown to stop an aggressive virus in its tracks, but they may ameliorate symptoms. Nutrition and supplementation can greatly help prevent the infection from becoming symptomatic or severe. Read more
With a new school year starting, parents and children alike are launching into busier schedules which can often override healthy choices in place of convenience. But by teaching kids some important healthy habits, parents can help make school and health a priority during the school year. Here are some great tips on how to stay healthy in school. Read more
Did you know that about 30% of children in Australia use holistic therapies of some form? Natural therapies is sought out for children either in lieu of medical treatments – for example using a homeopathic flu remedy instead of taking a pharmaceutical drug – or as an adjunct to medical treatment – for example taking probiotics after a bout of antibiotics. Read more
A healthy diet is crucial in order to foster healthy, happy children. It’s easy to fall into the habit of giving kids the same food in their lunchboxes every day and more often than not, they tend to be packaged food because it’s just easier that way. However, not only will kids get bored with a daily diet of sandwiches, an apple and a bag of potato chips, it’s not ideal for their health to limit the variety of fresh foods they are eating. Read more
Research shows that children who share family meals three or more times a week are more likely to be in a healthy weight range and have healthier eating patterns. Read more
Second week into the year and there’s no better time to refine your eating habits and goals for the new year. There is a saying, “Diet cures more than the doctor”, and it’s true: the role food and nutrition plays in our health and well being cannot be understated.
Everything we eat breaks down and becomes the building blocks of our bodies; new cells, hormones, neuro-transmitters, everything within us is created from the food we eat. Read more
Summer is the time of year when nature is at its fullest, the weather is warm and our calendars are bursting. Sunlight fills our homes early in the mornings, waking us from our slumbers with the promise of a fresh new day. Summer is the season of yang, a time when the body undergoes vigorous metabolic (body energy) processes. Read more
The coronavirus is the constant thing we see in the news at the moment and for some people it is sending them into a panic. When you look at the facts it is likely that many of us will eventually come into contact with the virus. HOWEVER, we are often being shown or told about the worst scenarios. Read more
Acupuncture, along with Chinese herbs and hypnotherapy, may not be as well-known as nicotine patches or gum. Read more
