What magnesium should you choose for calmer days and better sleep?
Do you or your child often feel panicky, anxious, irritable, or struggle to sleep? It can be tough and affect every aspect of your life.…
Category: Baby Health
Bounce back from norovirus: a guide to natural home remedies
Norovirus, often dubbed the ‘winter vomiting bug’, is a highly contagious virus that can mean a couple of days of tummy pain as well as…
Battling the 100-day cough: natural remedies for whooping cough relief
Who has been coughing for weeks or even months? There is a nasty, lingering cough that is doing the rounds affecting babies, children and adults…
If you are what you eat, then British kids must be two-thirds ultra-processed
The diets of British children have recently come under scrutiny, and it is not good news. An upcoming report by First Steps Nutrition Trust is…
What to do if you suspect you or your child has a Strep A infection
Strep A is a bacterial infection which is usually mild in children but can potentially become very serious. There have been some alarming deaths recently…
How to win against winter bugs with Vitamin D
As we head towards the cold and flu season, I’m sure like me, you do everything you can to stay away from catching a nasty…
How to manage cradle cap naturally
Does anyone in your family persistently suffer from a yellow crusty scalp known as cradle cap? Even though this skin condition is harmless, cradle cap…
How To Avoid A Hospital Trip With Croup
Hearing your little one struggling with a croup cough can be upsetting and distressing for both you and your child, especially if it leads to…
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…
6 Ways To Feed Your Little One Safer Baby Food
There have been some posts flying around social media over the past week, about some worrying research flagging the high levels of pollutants in baby…
How do I help my child climb the Milk Ladder?
My youngest son was our Cow’s Milk Protein Allergy (CMPA) dairy free baba, and at aged seven weeks he needed an operation for a stomach…
The happy story of a baby boy with complex allergies & reflux
This is a little fella I have been working with over the last few weeks & this joyous photo means EVERYTHING to me. Adam was…
Can probiotics help babies & toddlers with atopic allergies & immunity?
Babies and toddlers have very delicate immune systems, and when the immune system is misdirected or underdeveloped, it can manifest in cow’s milk protein allergy,…
NatureDoc’s Winter Health Tips
At this time of year, I’m often asked the best way to keep kids strong and healthy through the winter months, and this year is…
When Fussy Eating Is Not Just A “Phase”
Would you classify your child as a fussy eater? Most kids have food likes and dislikes and usually broaden their diet when the start to…
How To Sort Out Kids With Gippy Tummies
Having a child with diarrhoea is no fun for anyone in the household! Most of the time, runny tummy only causes discomfort for a day…
The Magical Antiviral Properties of Elderberry
Lots of people are talking about Black Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) being a good thing to take to ward off Flu and Covid-19, so what’s it…
Is It A Viral Or A Bacterial Infection? Top Clues For Parents
Do you know how to differentiate between a viral and a bacterial infection? This article will help you work out why your child is ill, so you can find…
What To Do If Your Doctor Won’t Prescribe Antibiotics
Even though antibiotics can be lifesavers, doctors are now much more cautious about prescribing them. A new research paper has found that antibiotics …
Children’s Health & Nutrition With Be You Mum – Podcast
Lucinda chats to Annie Breen of the Be You Mum podcast. A chat from the heart for all mums who are worried about their kid’s health and well-being. …