10 Christmas snacks that won’t send them bouncing off the walls
Christmas has a knack for turning even the sweetest children into sugar-crazed whirlwinds bouncing off the walls. You know the pattern – they’re perfectly happy…
Category: Gut Health
Beyond acne treatment – smart nutrition tips after taking Roaccutane
Living with severe acne can be tough on your self-esteem and mental health. This is why so many acne sufferers turn to a medicine called…
Kids and tummy aches. How can you ease their pain?
Does your child often complain of a sore tummy? You’re certainly not alone, and this is one of the most common reasons why parents bring…
Why your kids should drink whole milk
Have you ever stood in the dairy aisle of the supermarket, baffled by the endless milk choices and unsure whether to choose whole, semi-skimmed or…
How to sort the ‘wheat from the chaff’ with wheat and gluten sensitivity tests
Do you feel unwell, wiped out or bloated after eating foods containing wheat or gluten such as bread, pasta or pastry? Are you curious to…
My top eight grains for gluten-free diets (and how to use them)
Once you go gluten-free, it can seem like gluten is in everything you want to eat. Dining out is much more difficult, the cost of…
Where does Alopecia and hair loss come from and what can you do about it with nutrition?
Hair loss can feel absolutely devastating, as our hair forms such a significant part of who we are and how we feel. It’s completely normal…
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…
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…
Taking antibiotics whilst breastfeeding? Here’s what you need to know about you and your baby’s gut health
I receive countless messages from new mummies who find themselves in hospital beds hooked up to IVs, overwhelmed by panic being prescribed strong antibiotics. They…
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…
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…
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…
A VERY Happy Podcast with Fearne Cotton
It was a pure joy and an absolute pleasure to chat with Fearne Cotton on her Happy Place Podcast. I met her and her beautiful…
Can a gut microbe really calm your mood and sharpen your mind? Discover Lactobacillus!
Are you or your child finding it tough to focus, remember things, relax and get a good night’s sleep? And at the same time do…
Why prebiotics are just as essential as probiotics
Unless you have been living under a rock over the past few years, you will probably have heard of the gut microbiome, the vital ecosystem…
Natural ways to ease IBS symptoms
Do you spend too much time on the loo in pain? If you are struggling with irritable bowel syndrome, also known as IBS, it’s important…
Antioxidant foods for a brighter mind and better brainpower
Not only are berries, fruit, nuts, and chocolate delicious, but they may also help you or your child have a more brilliant brain! Research has…
Natural ways to strengthen tooth enamel
Tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the human body, but sadly, it’s not indestructible, and even people who brush their teeth regularly get cavities.…
Do your ADHD symptoms get worse if you eat gluten? It might be to do with Coeliac disease
If you feel unfocused and foggy-brained with bloating and gut discomfort after eating wheat or gluten, there may be a connection with ADHD. It is…