Why Pilates and moving well is so fundamental to lifelong health
We are excited to share a guest blog with you, written by Chloe Hodgson, who is a hugely talented Pilates teacher, and runs Chloe’s Pilates.…
Category: Exercise & Sport
A bang on the head – nutritional strategies for concussion and head injury in young athletes
Every year, around 700,000 children under the age of 15 attend Accident and Emergency after a head injury, which is a shocking number. While most…
How to navigate the potential pitfalls of taking ADHD medication
Has your child been prescribed ADHD stimulant medication such as methylphenidate? If so, you are not alone as a parent. Prescriptions for ADHD medications in…
Six ways to nourish your hair, muscles, nails & bones during weight loss
If you’ve made the choice to lose weight, and decided between using medications like Ozempic or Mounjaro (GPL-1), or navigating special diets, calorie counting or…
Utter exhaustion – could low adrenal reserve be to blame?
Are you always in a state of utter exhaustion? Are you fed up with everyone around you saying that if you went to bed earlier…
How to live with fewer microplastics
If you’ve ever felt disheartened by the sheer amount of plastic in our lives, you’re not alone. Even the most well-intentioned among us, who choose…
Snoring and diet – yes there IS a connection!
Is your bed companion’s snoring keeping you up at night? Or are you waking yourself up with snoring? This can be incredibly frustrating, and loud…
What to tell your teens and adolescents about energy drinks and caffeine
Caffeine use among the youth is reaching alarming levels, exacerbated by the highly caffeinated energy drinks that have flooded shop shelves, which are so attractive…
Surprising ways nutrition can improve your tinnitus
The house is finally quiet, and you are just winding down to go to sleep and then oh flip, that annoying ringing, buzzing and hissing…
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…
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…
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…
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…
What magnesium should you choose for calmer days and better sleep?
Do you or your child often feel panicky, anxious, irritable, or struggle to sleep? It can be tough and affect every aspect of your life.…
Try these natural solutions for stiffness, aches and pains
Stiff joints and muscles can be so painful and prevent us from doing the activities we love such as sport, gardening or even just walking.…
How to avoid a sudden heart attack when you get to your fifties
Many in my circle of friends are already in our mid-50s, and just in the last few months there have been three sudden heart attacks…
Boarding school kids: how to make healthier tuck box choices
We all want our teenagers to have some home comforts and occasional treats when they are away at boarding school, and tuck boxes are a…
PoTS: Understanding why dizziness doesn’t go away in teenage girls and young women (part 1)
Do you get dizzy episodes, heart palpitations, trembling, or weakness when you stand up? These are a few of the symptoms of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia…
Bendy bodies – Nutrition tips for joint hypermobility
Is it easy for you or your child to do the splits or advanced yoga poses? Are you double-jointed? This extraordinary suppleness and range of…
What to eat for stronger bones – how to prevent and manage osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a condition that affects bone health and density, making bones weaker and more susceptible to fractures. It is especially common in women over…