Children Archives • Alison Mitchell Naturopath

8 Ways to Keep the Kids Entertained Without Spending A Fortune

16th December 2018

No matter the age of your children finding productive and budget-friendly things to do can be quite challenging. While it can be tempting to throw the kids in front of…

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…

Hidden-Veg Meatballs

9th August 2018

If you struggle to get your children to eat their daily 5 serves of veggies, sometimes it can help to sneak some veggies into their meals. Why not try this…

The amazing benefits of breastfeeding

30th May 2018

As I move on to breastfeed my second child my love and admiration of breast milk continues to grow. I am always in awe of the amazing benefits that breastfeeding…

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…

Edible Finger Paint Recipe

2nd July 2017

I'm going a bit out of my ordinary style of posts here, and sharing some kid related content - rest assured, these type of posts will be only occasional. Ash…

Research Update – Children’s Insomnia and Nutrients for Autism

29th May 2014

[fb_button] Omega-3 solution to children’s sleep problems Sleep problems and deficiencies of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids, such as docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), in children are both associated with poor health, behavioural…

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…

How to get kids to eat more veggies

19th October 2013

I recently read a fantastic book called “French Children Don’t Throw Food” by Pamela Druckerman, which I highly recommend if you have small kids or are planning to have kids. It…

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…

Children’s Health – Immunity

13th September 2012

One simple fact is for certain; kids do have special health requirements. Children are not simply smaller versions of adults. Have you noticed that kids suffer different health problems to…

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