How (un)healthy is ready-made pastry?
It’s just so tempting, isn’t it? I love pastry just as much as anyone and when it is ready-made it’s a cinch to use and…
Category: Diet & Supplement & Lifestyle Hacks
How nutrition & lifestyle can help you prepare for the covid vaccine
Over the next two or three months, most UK adults will be offered a Coronavirus vaccine. Inevitably there are some people who are concerned about…
Should you take Vitamin D supplements or get it from the sun for free?
It is now well-accepted that vitamin D deficiency is strongly associated with worse Covid-19 outcomes, and that in the UK, many people have low levels…
Review: The Little Grower’s Cookbook by Ghillie James and Julia Parker
There are times when I think I have exhausted all the ways of keeping the kids entertained while they are at home. And then a…
What is Histamine Intolerance, and what can I do about it?
Specific food and environmental allergies are now very common, and these can range from peanut and cow’s milk protein allergies to grass and pollen allergies.…
Constantly chewing – could this be Pica?
Do you have a child who chews on their collars and sleeves all the time? Some people put this down to stress, anxiety, boredom or…
How to optimise nutrition whilst eating a plant-based diet
If you decide to adopt a vegan or vegetarian diet or you are cutting down on the amount of animal products you consume, then it…
NatureDoc’s Winter Health Tips
At this time of year, I’m often asked the best way to keep kids strong and healthy through the winter months, and this year is…
Why do some kids have rough, bumpy “chicken skin”?
The bumpy, rough skin that is often found at the tops of arms is often called keratosis pilaris (KP) or follicular keratosis and can be…
How to juggle work & kids during the school holidays – and not lose the plot!
As a working mum and small business owner I always find the long school holidays pretty full on – and this year is not any…
How to Avoid Cross-Contamination if you’re Gluten-Free
If you or one of your family gets diagnosed with coeliac disease, non-coeliac gluten sensitivity or is highly sensitive to gluten then the only way…
It’s the time of year to watch out for Ticks! Here’s how to dodge Lyme disease
Ticks are tiny little bugs that can carry a bacteria called Borrelia burgdorferi and this can develop into a REALLY nasty illness called Lyme Disease.…
Can Vegan Kids be Healthy Kids?
I often get asked if it’s possible to feed kids a healthy and nutritious vegan, vegetarian, or mainly plant-based diet? Firstly it’s very important to…
How To Cope With The Stress Of Home Schooling
When you add home schooling to all the other pressures at home, this has been a huge challenge for several families that I have spoken…
Top 6 Tips For Getting Kids To Sleep At Night
If you struggle to get your kids to sleep at night, then be reassured you’re not alone! Sleep trouble isn’t just a problem among adults, kids oft…
The Magical Antiviral Properties of Elderberry
Lots of people are talking about Black Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) being a good thing to take to ward off Flu and Covid-19, so what’s it…
Taste Test: Healthy Rice Substitutes
When I spotted Mr Organic's Legume Rice products, I decided we had to give them a go and do a review. They make three types, Chickpea Rice, Red Lentil…
Is It A Viral Or A Bacterial Infection? Top Clues For Parents
Do you know how to differentiate between a viral and a bacterial infection? This article will help you work out why your child is ill, so you can find…
Honey, health and happiness
Honey makes me happy. If honey makes you happy too, then you probably don’t even need to read on to find out why eating honey…
My child has gone vegetarian or vegan… what should I cook?
Here is good advice on what to do if your child becomes vegetarian or vegan. This is particularly relevant for parents who aren’t vegetarian or vega…