Posts Tagged ‘microbiome’
Eczema – A Holistic Approach
Having eczema can be so distressing for children. It’s itchy, can get infected and even cause long term scarring. Sadly it’s difficult to prevent and to treat with no real cure being known. We know that children with eczema usually have a genetic predisposition but there are a number of factors that can trigger it.…
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Can hand washing cause food allergies?
Covid has really changed the world in which we live but one thing we don’t know yet is if there will be long-term impact on our children’s health. One habit that covid has lead to is increased hygiene. Our children are washing their hands more and using more antibacterial hand sanitisers. And this is all…
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Does your child have pinworms?
Pinworms (Enterobius vermicularis) are tricky little things that are very common and can cause lots of problems. So it’s really important to know if your child has them and what to do about them. What are pinworms? Pinworms are a parasite that live inside humans and actually need us to survive. When I first learnt…
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Is it a food allergy?
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 they even eat it? All important questions but to me the most important is, will they have an allergic reaction to it? Food allergies are on the rise. Currently…
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3 steps to a healthy gut
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 referring to? The gut microbiome. The microbiome consists of trillions of bugs (microorganisms) that live in our gut. They’re mainly bacteria but also viruses, fungi and protozoa. These bugs…
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Keeping your kids healthy in a coronavirus lockdown
Easy ways to boost your children’s health and well-being if you’re in a coronavirus lockdown
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A quick guide to your kid’s poop
How often your child poos and what it looks like really gives great insight into your child’s health. So I’m not embarrassed to admit that I’m very interested in poop, poo, stool, kaka or whatever you may call it. This may sound odd, but to me normal pooping indicates a healthy gut which I believe…
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Kombucha. Should our children be drinking it?
Kombucha has grown from a homemade beverage to a worldwide industry worth nearly $1 billion. That means a LOT of people are drinking it! And judging by the patients I see, a lot of children are too. So what is it and is it safe for our children? Kombucha and ‘the mother’ Kombucha is a…
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Eat your way to health?
Why, as a traditionally trained Paediatrician do I write about food? How can I not? I believe food is an incredibly powerful “medicine” to prevent illness and achieve a strong healthy body and mind. Oh, and incredibly fun & tasty too! The right foods help our bodies grow, heal, move, breathe, learn and laugh. How…
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