Stress fractures in young athletes – it’s rarely just bad luck.
If your sports-mad child has been sidelined by a stress fracture, or they keep coming home from training with a deep, nagging ache in their…
How to get past screen addiction with nutrition and lifestyle
If your child reaches for their phone the moment they wake up, has a major meltdown when you ask them to stop gaming, or keeps…
Why Pilates and moving well is so fundamental to lifelong health
We are excited to share a guest blog with you, written by Chloe Hodgson, who is a hugely talented Pilates teacher, and runs Chloe’s Pilates.…
A bang on the head – nutritional strategies for concussion and head injury in young athletes
Every year, around 700,000 children under the age of 15 attend Accident and Emergency after a head injury, which is a shocking number. While most…
What to tell your teens and adolescents about energy drinks and caffeine
Caffeine use among the youth is reaching alarming levels, exacerbated by the highly caffeinated energy drinks that have flooded shop shelves, which are so attractive…
Nutrients to help heal your kids’ broken bones
When your child breaks a bone, it can be a nasty shock to the whole family. It can mean missing out on sport and fun…
Are restless legs keeping you awake? Simple steps for a better night’s sleep
Have you ever laid awake at night and tossed and turned… with a strange fidgety feeling in your legs? It feels like an uncontrollable urge…
Is your child prone to nosebleeds? Here are the top nutritional reasons why
Nosebleeds are quite common, especially in childhood. While usually not a cause for serious concern, they can cause a brief panic! There are several nutritional…
Vital nutrients for growing pains
Growing pains can be the bane of a child’s life and this can be really tough for kids and distressing for their parents. It can…
Try these natural solutions for stiffness, aches and pains
Stiff joints and muscles can be so painful and prevent us from doing the activities we love such as sport, gardening or even just walking.…
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…
Bendy bodies – Nutrition tips for joint hypermobility
Is it easy for you or your child to do the splits or advanced yoga poses? Are you double-jointed? This extraordinary suppleness and range of…
What to eat for stronger bones – how to prevent and manage osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a condition that affects bone health and density, making bones weaker and more susceptible to fractures. It is especially common in women over…
Navigating puberty with teen & tween boys and wondering what the heck to feed them?
If you’re a parent of a boy or even a posse of boys, then you are probably keen to know how to help them grow…
Lifestyle and diet hacks to keep your brain healthy and sharp
When we think about healthy habits, we often just consider habits that affect our physical health, but did you know that healthy habits can keep…
Why cold water swimming is so good for you
It’s called ‘wild swimming” but if the thought of jumping into a cold lake fills you with dread, you’re not alone and you’re certainly not…