Five reasons your child may have dark puffy eye bags
Have you ever noticed puffy dark circles under your child’s eyes, despite them getting a good night’s sleep? Parents often suspect delicate skin or even…
Category: Child Health
Get on top of your kids’ mood swings: essential strategies from an expert clinical psychologist
“My child is having mood swings and nothing I do seems to work? I really can’t cope any more and things are getting worse”. Does…
Is your child ready to start school? Many parents are anxious, so here’s what you can do
You’ve received the exciting news that your child has a school place in this September’s reception class! The thought of your little one starting school…
How to guard against reflux medication side effects
Reflux can cause nasty pain and discomfort in the stomach and throat, but you can often control it by taking a medication called a proton…
Height hacking: what to do when a boy’s school friends are taller than him
Those teen and tween years can be a tough enough time without the added worry of being the last boy in the class to experience…
Spring hay fever – why you are getting March to May sneezes and wheezes
Are you constantly grabbing tissues and sneezing, with a runny nose, itchy eyes and an itchy mouth from the months of March to May? Are…
Nutrition tips to keep sleep-deprived parents sane
When was the last time you enjoyed a full night’s sleep as a parent? Raising young children who don’t sleep through the night can be…
Nutrients to help heal your kids’ broken bones
When your child breaks a bone, it can be a nasty shock to the whole family. It can mean missing out on sport and fun…
Pneumonia is on the rise – here’s everything you need to stay prepared
Have you or your little one just been diagnosed with pneumonia? This nasty respiratory illness still hospitalises thousands of people in the UK each year.…
Are restless legs keeping you awake? Simple steps for a better night’s sleep
Have you ever laid awake at night and tossed and turned… with a strange fidgety feeling in your legs? It feels like an uncontrollable urge…
Extreme fussy eaters – when it is not all in the mind
Are you exasperated by feeding battles with your child? You may not know where to turn if your child is a highly selective feeder, if…
What you can do to support Glue Ear in children just with nutrition
When our daughter “failed” her hearing test at 8 months old, I panicked and thought the worst; and naturally I wanted to do everything I…
The leading cause of hospital visits among kids is Respiratory Syncytial Virus. Here’s what you need to know
It’s around a lot in the wintertime and most children will have had Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) by the age of two, being exposed to…
Conjunctivitis: Natural ways to manage and protect against pink eye
Waking up with sticky, swollen, uncomfortable eyes can be a quite distressing and unwanted surprise. These are common symptoms of conjunctivitis, also known as pink…
The NatureDoc Guide to Toxin-Free Cookware – From Pots and Pans to Air Fryers
The smell of a roast wafting through the house, or the gentle sizzle of onions and garlic softening in a pan — there is something…
Do certain foods give you an itchy mouth? Learn how to solve Oral Allergy Syndrome
Do you or your child experience tingling, itching, or swelling in the mouth during or after eating certain foods? You might believe that you have…
Is your child prone to nosebleeds? Here are the top nutritional reasons why
Nosebleeds are quite common, especially in childhood. While usually not a cause for serious concern, they can cause a brief panic! There are several nutritional…
Six surprising reasons you can get bad breath – and how to manage it
Bad breath, or halitosis, is an embarrassing problem we can all relate to from time to time – but if you or your child get…
What does ultra-processed food have to do with ADHD?
Ultra-processed food is a hot topic as most of us eat a lot of it, but the evidence is mounting that it isn’t doing our…
Vital nutrients for growing pains
Growing pains can be the bane of a child’s life and this can be really tough for kids and distressing for their parents. It can…