Fever is a natural defence mechanism that our body uses to fight off viral and bacterial infections. Increasing the body’s temperature allows our immune system to function optimally and makes it difficult for viruses and bacteria to replicate. In an adult the level of fever generally corresponds to the severity of the illness causing it. This is not necessarily the case in children. In a newborn the body’s temperature control mechani...
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Iron deficiency is the most common nutrient deficiency seen in children. In adults the causes of iron deficiency tend to be pregnancy and menses (in women) and gastrointestinal bleeding (in men). In children iron deficiency is most often due to dietary influences. Dietary Influences on Iron Levels Lentils are a vegan source of iron The effects of diet on iron levels are well-known. Eating a diet low in iron-rich foods will result in iron...
As parents we want to be sure we are making safe choices for our children. With marketing claims like “natural”, “mild”, and “gentle” it can be hard to decide which products truly are safe for our little ones. Every week three-quarters of children are exposed to allergens, neurotoxins, and harmful chemicals in their body care products. By following the four steps listed you can be sure you are making the best choices for your f...
Lime flower tea - kids love simple, fruity flavours Sharing the Joy of Tea with Kids There are few topics that I like to talk about more than tea. I love tea. I love the flavour of tea, the diverse kinds of tea, the ritual of making tea and the warm, calm feeling that I get when I settle in with a cup of tea. Tea is also one of my favourite ways of prescribing botanicals (plant based medicines) for adults and children alike. While I would...
Warm wool socks In my first year of Naturopathic medical school we learned a hydrotherapy technique that was lovingly referred to as “cold, wet socks”. Sounds appealing doesn’t it? Despite the name, the warming socks (as I prefer to call it) treatment is cheap, simple and effective. And not nearly as unpleasant as the name would lead you to believe. Why do Warming Socks? Warming socks is a technique used to treat the common cold, inf...
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