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.…
Category: Immunity & Infections
Does the Gut Microbiome Play a Role in Covid Outcome?
A new study published in the BMJ this week has found that if we have out-of-sync bacterial balance in our gut microbiome, known as “dysbiosis”,…
A Naturopathic Approach to Long Covid – What We Know So Far
Long Covid seems to be hitting people of all ages – even the seemingly healthy – and we are looking after a number of young…
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…
Long Haulers – Have you still got post-viral symptoms after coronavirus?
As we are starting to see a second wave of Coronavirus, it is important to remember that there are many people who haven’t recovered properly…
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.…
The Importance of Gut Flora in Coronavirus
Why have 120 doctors written to our government about the importance of a healthy and diverse gut microbiome? Because they all have concluded that this…
Is Kawasaki disease really a risk, and what can you do?
With some children going back to school after half term, many parents are concerned that they may catch coronavirus or bring it back home and…
How To Sort Out Kids With Gippy Tummies
Having a child with diarrhoea is no fun for anyone in the household! Most of the time, runny tummy only causes discomfort for a day…
Top 7 Tips For Coronavirus Post-Viral Recuperation
If you are still feeling drained and exhausted now you're past the Coronavirus infection, then here are my 7 top tips on how to recuperate.
Why do people with high blood sugar get complications with Coronavirus?
Extremely vulnerable groups are being asked to self-isolate for longer than most, becuse they are at more risk for developing complications associated…
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…
What natural things can you do to fight Coronavirus?
Immunity is the name of the game. No it doesn’t mean you can literally become immune to Covid-19; instead it’s about building up your natural…
What To Do If Your Doctor Won’t Prescribe Antibiotics
Even though antibiotics can be lifesavers, doctors are now much more cautious about prescribing them. A new research paper has found that antibiotics …
Sore Throat SOS
Although sore throats often don’t hang around for long, when you or your child are suffering. it can really get you down. So what can…
Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease – My Top Natural Remedies
Lucinda Miller, the NatureDoc shares her top natural remedies for soothing the nasty symptoms of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease.
Top 5 Go-To Natural Antiviral Remedies
The importance of vitamin D in maintaining strong bones, healthy teeth and a robust immune system is well known but do you know how much you actually …
Four Natural Ways To Stop A Child’s Earache
Earaches were the thing that troubled my daughter when she was little. She would sometimes wake me up screaming in agony and it was awful…
Learn The New Link Between Type 1 Diabetes and Gut Health
I have got to know quite a lot of kids with type 1 diabetes (T1D) over the years and I have seen first-hand, how tough…