Do Omega 3 Fish Oil Supplements Cause Blood Thinning?
Most people now know that eating plenty of oily fish and other omega 3 rich foods as well as taking omega 3 supplements is beneficial…
Folic Acid Added To Flour – Good or Bad?
The UK government has been consulting on adding folic acid to flour, such as used in bread, biscuits and pastries to help nourish our nation…
Ultra-processed Foods – Convenience Food is Making Us Sick – Part 2
The second half of my blog on Ultra-Processed Foods (UPFs) focuses in more on why these foods are ultra-detrimental to our health, as well as…
Ultra-processed Foods – Convenience Food is Making Us Sick
It is almost impossible these days to take a trip to the supermarket, convenience store or petrol station without being enticed to buy packets of…
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,…
How (un)healthy is ready-made pastry?
It’s just so tempting, isn’t it? I love pastry just as much as anyone and when it is ready-made it’s a cinch to use and…
How nutrition & lifestyle can help you prepare for the covid vaccine
Over the next two or three months, most UK adults will be offered a Coronavirus vaccine. Inevitably there are some people who are concerned about…
Should you take Vitamin D supplements or get it from the sun for free?
It is now well-accepted that vitamin D deficiency is strongly associated with worse Covid-19 outcomes, and that in the UK, many people have low levels…
Review: The Little Grower’s Cookbook by Ghillie James and Julia Parker
There are times when I think I have exhausted all the ways of keeping the kids entertained while they are at home. And then a…
What is Histamine Intolerance, and what can I do about it?
Specific food and environmental allergies are now very common, and these can range from peanut and cow’s milk protein allergies to grass and pollen allergies.…
How to optimise nutrition whilst eating a plant-based diet
If you decide to adopt a vegan or vegetarian diet or you are cutting down on the amount of animal products you consume, then it…
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…
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…