Is your child a lead head? Lead toxicity in kids
Have you noticed that your child just isn’t quite themselves lately? Has their development slowed right down, or are they finding learning much harder than…
Tag: Anxiety
NatureDoc’s back to school immunity and brain boost tips
At this time of year, I’m often asked the best way to keep kids’ immune systems healthy, strong and resilient through the first term back…
Has your child developed tics or twitches since a Strep A infection?
Even though tics and twitches are normally quite common in children, there has been an upsurge of kids with tics and involuntary repetitive movements such…
How can vitamin D deficiency affect your mental health?
Most of us are familiar with vitamin D – also known as the ‘sunshine vitamin’ – and its importance for our bones and immunity. But…
My top tips to prepare your body for menopause
If you’re in your forties and heading towards menopause, I wouldn’t be surprised if you’re a bit worried – but there is no need to…
Liz Earle Wellbeing Podcast – Caring for thyroid health podcast
I had an amazing time chatting with Liz Earle on her podcast, the Liz Earle Wellbeing Show. We talked all about what can go wrong…
What is Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis? …and 8 things you can do about raised thyroid antibodies
Did you know that every cell, tissue and organ in your body has thyroid receptors? This means that if your thyroid isn’t working optimally, chances…
Can The Gut Microbiome Affect a Child’s Temperament?
All kids can be moody at times, and childhood meltdowns can be very real and gruelling for everyone. However, some kids find it much easier…
Liz Earle Wellbeing Podcast – Friday Five Immunopsychiatry
This week, I had a catch-up with Liz Earle or her Friday Five Podcast! Has your child or teen (or even yourself!) developed anxiety, tics,…
Zinc – The Mighty Mineral For Learning, Brain Development and Mood
Our body uses zinc to do many amazing things and zinc is one of the most important minerals that every parent of a child with…
Clever Ways To Sail Through Your Perimenopause
Hormones can be pesky at the best of times, and they can send you even more out of kilter during your late thirties and forties, as you approach menop…
Hey Warrior! – A Book For Kids About Anxiety
Hey Warrior gives parents the tools to help their children understand and cope with anxiety. Past attempts to solve anxiety are put to one side and th…
My new book – The Good Stuff
The Good Stuff shares over 100 family recipes and ideas for healthy and nourishing food that are yummy and easy to prepare. In my experience as a mum …
How The Inflamed Mind can cause depression
Have you ever been in pain and then realised that you also feel tired, a little withdrawn and your mood has dipped? Has your energy and mood lifted as…
Gut Wellbeing With Liz Earle Podcast
Here’s the podcast I did recently with the fabulous Liz Earle. Listen now!
Not only is Liz famous for her gorgeous naturally active skincare range, …
Nourishment To Calm Your Anxious Child – Part Two
Here is the second part to my blog which looks at how you can nourish your child back into a calm state. In the first…
Nourishment To Calm Your Anxious Child – Part One
Anxiety is an increasing problem among children for all sorts of reasons, including the pressure to “fit in”. Better nourishment for an anxious child can…
Young Minds Matter. Are Poor Sleep & Diet Linked To Kids’ Mental Health Issues?
With mental health problems in British children rocketing, many people think that the wrong nutrition and poor sleep are contributing to the problem. In my…