How to work out if pesky parasites are making your kids moody and unfocused
Parasites, those unwelcome guests in our gut, may be causing more trouble than you could ever imagine. Beyond stomach discomfort, research is stacking up to…
Category: Mental & Cognitive Health
How to help lift mid-life menopausal brain fog
Are you wondering why your brain isn’t working quite as well during the midpoint of your life? Do you forget where you’ve put your phone,…
Six foods to boost brainpower for exam success
Are you feeling the pressure of revision and looming exams? We have one child taking GCSEs and our neighbours have got the double whammy of…
How to deal with anxiety at university
Some people refer to their university years as the happiest years of their life. But for many young people, that is not the case. Do…
Beat exam stress and revision apathy the natural way
When the whole point of exams is to get your kids to show their best, it’s no wonder they can get overwhelmed and anxious thinking…
Four metabolic reasons why your autistic child may be aggressive or self-harm
Autism in its purest form can be very special and we can learn a huge amount of wonderful things from autistic children. However, it is…
What is the MTHFR genetic SNP that 60% of people carry?
When you become chronically ill or feel bleurgh all the time you might ask, “Why me?” Many people question why they develop significant long-term health…
My Baba Podcast – Food, mood and gut health for the whole family
Leonora Bamford, My Baba’s founder, set up the fantastic Parental Control monthly parenting and lifestyle podcast when she wanted to support parents in feeling more…
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…
How can vitamin D deficiency affect your mental health?
Most of us are familiar with vitamin D – also known as the ‘sunshine vitamin’ – and its importance for our bones and immunity. But…
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…
Why we need to build a better relationship with food now – and what you can do!
Did you know that around 1 in 4 British children say they are attempting to lose weight and that rates of eating disorders have escalated?…
Mummy burnout – my top tips to get your mojo back after the school holidays
You’ve been busy with the kids all summer, but now it’s back to work and the school routine. Let’s face it, you’re probably feeling a…
Has Covid turned your brain to mush?
I don’t know about you but many people around me are really struggling with their memory, word recall and concentration; and this has been more…
Can The Gut Microbiome Affect a Child’s Temperament?
All kids can be moody at times, and childhood meltdowns can be very real and gruelling for everyone. However, some kids find it much easier…
Liz Earle Wellbeing Podcast – Friday Five Immunopsychiatry
This week, I had a catch-up with Liz Earle or her Friday Five Podcast! Has your child or teen (or even yourself!) developed anxiety, tics,…
Zinc – The Mighty Mineral For Learning, Brain Development and Mood
Our body uses zinc to do many amazing things and zinc is one of the most important minerals that every parent of a child with…
How Not to Screw Up Your Kids – Podcast
I do love chatting on a podcast, and even better when it’s with one of my most favourite people ever, Dr Maryhan Baker. Maryhan really…
Brain food for working memory in dyslexia, dyspraxia and attention deficit disorder
Dyslexia, dyspraxia and similar learning differences can be very frustrating, but being able to think differently can be a huge advantage. We have a son…
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…