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Helping your anxious child

By Dr Deb | June 10, 2020

Useful tips to help your child manage their feelings during the Covid 19 pandemic or any stressful situation. Times are tough right now no matter who…

When food hurts

By Dr Deb | June 5, 2020

Food intolerance and what it looks like A food allergy can be very obvious if it involves a rash or breathing problems, but what about behavioural…

Is it a food allergy?

By Dr Deb | May 22, 2020

Let’s just say it, preparing food for your child can be stressful. Is there enough protein, enough fibre? Is it nutrient dense? Is it tasty? Will…

3 steps to a healthy gut

By Dr Deb | May 15, 2020

We are more bug than human. When I tell kids this they think it’s funny, but it’s true and to me that’s fascinating. What am I…

Should kids take vitamin C?

By Dr Deb | May 8, 2020

As the winter chill appears many of you may be reaching for the vitamin C supplements. And now with coronavirus it seems even more necessary. But…

Building better brains

By Dr Deb | April 30, 2020

Mother’s groups can be wonderful, but they can also be anxiety producing if you start comparing. I see many concerned mums in my practice who come…

Vitamin D for children

The dangers of vitamin D

By Dr Deb | April 16, 2020

Having the correct level of vitamin D is so important for our children’s health. It is vital for healthy bones and a strong immune system but many other functions too.

Grocery shopping

Safe food shopping during the coronavirus pandemic

By Dr Deb | April 9, 2020

Now more than ever, we all need to eat well. The more fresh fruit and veg the better our immune system can function! But does getting…

Child demonstarting washing fruit

The best way to wash fruit and vegetables

By Dr Deb | April 5, 2020

“First do no harm” Hippocrates Not only is this good advice for any doctor, it’s equally important when it comes to preparing food for our children.…

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