Being violently sick every two weeks? The reasons for Cyclical Vomiting Syndrome
It is the middle of the night, and your child has woken you again with that look you have come to dread, and within minutes…
Category: Gut Health
How kids’ tummy health affects their brains and anxiety
If your child has both a worried mind and a wobbly tummy, then there could be a close connection. This is because their gut and…
Why are your iron levels not rising, despite taking supplements?
You are doing everything right. You’re taking your iron supplements, eating your greens, and yet your blood tests are barely moving. This is a very…
The proposed new school food standards – what every parent needs to know
Finally, we have some great school food news! The government has just proposed the most significant overhaul of school food standards in nearly two decades.…
Why Pathological Demand Avoidance can spiral out of control
If your child melts down over the smallest requests, refuses activities they usually enjoy, or switches from being calm to a crisis in a split…
Constipated baby or child? Here’s what causes constipation in children
Whether you’ve got a tiny baby, an energetic toddler or a school-age kid, child constipation can turn your happy little one into a miserable, uncomfortable…
Why is my tummy so bloated?
You know that awful, bloated feeling when one minute your tummy is flat, and then the next you look six months pregnant and your jeans…
Beyond acne treatment – smart nutrition tips after taking Roaccutane
Living with severe acne can be tough on your self-esteem and mental health. This is why so many acne sufferers turn to a medicine called…
Kids and tummy aches. How can you ease their pain?
Does your child often complain of a sore tummy? You’re certainly not alone, and this is one of the most common reasons why parents bring…
Why your kids should drink whole milk
Have you ever stood in the dairy aisle of the supermarket, baffled by the endless milk choices and unsure whether to choose whole, semi-skimmed or…
How to sort the ‘wheat from the chaff’ with wheat and gluten sensitivity tests
Do you feel unwell, wiped out or bloated after eating foods containing wheat or gluten such as bread, pasta or pastry? Are you curious to…
My top eight grains for gluten-free diets (and how to use them)
Once you go gluten-free, it can seem like gluten is in everything you want to eat. Dining out is much more difficult, the cost of…
Where does Alopecia and hair loss come from and what can you do about it with nutrition?
Hair loss can feel absolutely devastating, as our hair forms such a significant part of who we are and how we feel. It’s completely normal…
Five reasons your child may have dark puffy eye bags
Have you ever noticed puffy dark circles under your child’s eyes, despite them getting a good night’s sleep? Parents often suspect delicate skin or even…
How to guard against reflux medication side effects
Reflux can cause nasty pain and discomfort in the stomach and throat, but you can often control it by taking a medication called a proton…
Taking antibiotics whilst breastfeeding? Here’s what you need to know about you and your baby’s gut health
I receive countless messages from new mummies who find themselves in hospital beds hooked up to IVs, overwhelmed by panic being prescribed strong antibiotics. They…
Extreme fussy eaters – when it is not all in the mind
Are you exasperated by feeding battles with your child? You may not know where to turn if your child is a highly selective feeder, if…
Do certain foods give you an itchy mouth? Learn how to solve Oral Allergy Syndrome
Do you or your child experience tingling, itching, or swelling in the mouth during or after eating certain foods? You might believe that you have…
Six surprising reasons you can get bad breath – and how to manage it
Bad breath, or halitosis, is an embarrassing problem we can all relate to from time to time – but if you or your child get…
A VERY Happy Podcast with Fearne Cotton
It was a pure joy and an absolute pleasure to chat with Fearne Cotton on her Happy Place Podcast. I met her and her beautiful…