How much fruit should your child be eating?

How much fruit should your child be eating?

Fruit offers a wonderful (and easy!) package of vitamins and phytonutrients. So that means lots of goodness! Thankfully most children love fruit and will gladly eat it. There is a down side though especially if your child is having too much fruit. What can happen when...
Kombucha. Should our children be drinking it?

Kombucha. Should our children be drinking it?

Kombucha has grown from a homemade beverage to a worldwide industry worth nearly $1 billion. That means a LOT of people are drinking it! And judging by the patients I see, a lot of children are too. So what is it and is it safe for our children? Kombucha and...
Healthy Banana Muffins- no nasties and gluten free

Healthy Banana Muffins- no nasties and gluten free

These are seriously so easy and healthy! They’re great for either a snack or a quick breakfast. I make them at least once a month with my girls and we keep a batch in the freezer. I’ve tweaked a few recipes to make these higher in protein and healthy fats. Flour: it’s...
Eastern Suburbs Clinic

Eastern Suburbs Clinic

Dr Deb sees patients at her practice in Sydney’s eastern suburbs. During your initial visit she will take a detailed health history and perform a thorough physical examination. She may then need further information or suggest medical investigations. After this...
Are you tired or depressed?

Are you tired or depressed?

Are you tired or depressed? Being a mum is wonderful, exhausting, amazing and hard. It’s important to be able to reflect to see if you’re ok or if you could have postnatal or perinatal depression. The past week has been mental health week in Australia and it made me...