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…
Category: Diet, Supplement & Lifestyle Hacks
Why do some kids have rough, bumpy “chicken skin”?
The bumpy, rough skin that is often found at the tops of arms is often called keratosis pilaris (KP) or follicular keratosis and can be…
How to juggle work & kids during the school holidays – and not lose the plot!
As a working mum and small business owner I always find the long school holidays pretty full on – and this year is not any…
How to Avoid Cross-Contamination if you’re Gluten-Free
If you or one of your family gets diagnosed with coeliac disease, non-coeliac gluten sensitivity or is highly sensitive to gluten then the only way…
It’s the time of year to watch out for Ticks! Here’s how to dodge Lyme disease
Ticks are tiny little bugs that can carry a bacteria called Borrelia burgdorferi and this can develop into a REALLY nasty illness called Lyme Disease.…
Can Vegan Kids be Healthy Kids?
I often get asked if it’s possible to feed kids a healthy and nutritious vegan, vegetarian, or mainly plant-based diet? Firstly it’s very important to…
Vitamin D Update
Now we are in May most people would normally be thinking about stopping their Vitamin D supplements as per NHS guidelines. However, there is mounting…
How To Cope With The Stress Of Home Schooling
When you add home schooling to all the other pressures at home, this has been a huge challenge for several families that I have spoken…
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…
Taste Test: Healthy Rice Substitutes
When I spotted Mr Organic's Legume Rice products, I decided we had to give them a go and do a review. They make three types, Chickpea Rice, Red Lentil…
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…
Honey, health and happiness
Honey makes me happy. If honey makes you happy too, then you probably don’t even need to read on to find out why eating honey…
The Original Health Gurus – Why Grannies Know Best!
Lucinda Miller, explores the difference between 1950s kids’ diets and diets today and what we can do to readdress the balance.
‘Omazing’ Omega-3 – Fab Fats For Health & Brain Power
Lucinda Miller shares why omega-3 is so 'Omazing' for health and brain power and what factors to consider when choosing the right supplement for your …
Lucinda chats with Shamus Ogilvy the Honey Guru – Video interview
I recently got a visit from Shamus Ogilvy from Nectar & Hive. He’s quite a honey guru, and brought with him some amazing super honeys.
The NatureDoc Christmas Survival Guide
Christmas is a wonderful time of year when everything goes according to plan. But sometimes visitors arrive bearing gifts such as a cold, flu or gastr…
Lucinda talks The Good Stuff on BBC Radio Wiltshire
Lucinda Miller pops in to Graham Rogers at BBC Radio Wiltshire. Listen now to find out about the importance of a varied diet and home-cooked wholesome…
Why Is Feeding Your Kids Organic Food So Important?
Organic September 2018 has arrived. This is the time of the year when it is good to reflect on how and where we source the…
Is Coconut Oil An Angel Or Demon? Saturated Fats Aren’t All The Same
A Harvard academic recently claimed in a German YouTube video that coconut oil is “pure poison”. Here's why Professor Karin Michels’ talk, title…
Top 10 Dairy-Free Foods To Boost Up Calcium
Following a dairy-free diet can seem daunting at first, but it needn’t be, as your kids can still enjoy great tastes and textures even with…