Flu Season – how to protect you and your family this winter
Influenza (flu) is much more than ‘just a bad cold’. Every winter, flu leads to thousands of hospitalisations and sadly, many deaths both in the…
Category: Immunity & Infections
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…
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…
Help! My child is still wetting the bed. What can I do?
Does your child wake up to a soggy, wet bed every morning? Bedwetting, or nocturnal enuresis, is far more common than many parents realise. Around…
How to recognise motor tics & Tourette syndrome, and manage them with nutrition
If you or your loved one has exaggerated eye blinking, sudden head jerks or constant throat clearing, then it’s important to take notice, as these…
Back to school immune hacks. How to nourish your child’s immune system this autumn
You’ve got a thousand things on your mind with your kids going back to school. But remember to take the time to think about how…
Fly healthy: my top tips to stay well when you travel on planes
Air travel is exciting when you travel to exciting new places, but I bet most of you have experienced a health crash-landing from a bug…
Eczema kids – not just itchy on the outside!
If your child has eczema, you probably know how challenging it can be to watch them struggle with itchy, uncomfortable skin, especially when the creams…
Why does your teacher want your child to eat a proper nourishing breakfast before school?
There’s a saying that you should breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dine like a pauper. This is because a nourishing morning…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
Answering Your Biggest Questions: The NatureDoc Christmas Survival Guide 2024
Behind every bit of Christmas magic is usually a grown-up who has worked incredibly hard to make it all look effortless! So, if you’ve ever…
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…