Less forgetful and more organised. Why nutrition counts for better executive function
‘My brain isn’t playing hide and seek anymore, I can concentrate!’. This was the breakthrough moment when we changed our son’s diet and upped his…
Category: Child Health
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…
Can a gut microbe really calm your mood and sharpen your mind? Discover Lactobacillus!
Are you or your child finding it tough to focus, remember things, relax and get a good night’s sleep? And at the same time do…
Breezing through tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy recovery
Does your child or teenager need to have their tonsils and/or adenoids removed? If your child regularly suffers from painful tonsillitis or inflamed adenoids, then…
How to prepare for & recuperate from an operation
When you walk through the door of a hospital for an operation, a lot will be going through your mind. Whether it is you or…
Natural ways to strengthen tooth enamel
Tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the human body, but sadly, it’s not indestructible, and even people who brush their teeth regularly get cavities.…
How to work out if pesky parasites are making your kids moody and unfocused
Parasites, those unwelcome guests in our gut, may be causing more trouble than you could ever imagine. Beyond stomach discomfort, research is stacking up to…
Ways to help soothe itchy hives
Hives is an itchy and raised rash that often looks like you have been badly stung by nettles. It can be a real nuisance and…
Boarding school kids: how to make healthier tuck box choices
We all want our teenagers to have some home comforts and occasional treats when they are away at boarding school, and tuck boxes are a…
Six foods to boost brainpower for exam success
Are you feeling the pressure of revision and looming exams? We have one child taking GCSEs and our neighbours have got the double whammy of…