Fussy eating? Fuzzy head? Think zinc.
15th November 2018
Does your child need more zinc? In my clinic, one of the minerals that I see a lot of kids needing more of is zinc. This mineral has a big…
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What is Pyrolle Disorder?
5th April 2018
A condition that is growing in awareness is Pyrolle disorder. This condition is associated with many types of problems but in particular mood imbalances, gut symptoms and behavioural issues in…
MTHFR and your Mood
17th July 2014
Perhaps you’ve heard about one of the latest health buzzes when it comes to mental health – a cheeky enzyme known as MTHFR (methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase). If you have a mutation…
A Gut Feeling
4th July 2014
When your gut controls your mood: the gut-brain axis From as early as the 1930's, scientists were beginning to understand that the health of our digestive system could influence our…
Children’s Health: Food Additives
13th May 2014
[fb_button] When I was a kid I gave my mother grief in the mornings: I never got out of bed on time and was a fussy breakfast eater. Remembering those…
Building Children’s Brains
17th December 2012
Give you child the best start in life Helping Children Reach Their Full Potential All parents want the best for their children, and this includes helping them to develop and…
Iron Supplements Reduce ADHD in Low Birth Weight Infants
11th December 2012
Naturopaths and Nutritionists have long recognized the important of iron in children, particularly for those with behavioral issues such as ADD or ADHD. A 2004 study, published in the Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent…
DHA improves literacy in ADHD
23rd August 2012
Researchers from the University of South Australia have examined the effects of the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA versus omega-6-rich safflower oil (control) on literacy and behaviour in children…
