Safe food shopping during the coronavirus pandemic

Safe food shopping during the coronavirus pandemic

Now more than ever, we all need to eat well. The more fresh fruit and veg the better our immune system can function! But does getting our food mean a higher risk of getting coronavirus? Thankfully risk of exposure to coronavirus from food is actually very low. The...
The best way to wash fruit and vegetables

The best way to wash fruit and vegetables

“First do no harm” Hippocrates Not only is this good advice for any doctor, it’s equally important when it comes to preparing food for our children. We need to make sure that we aren’t inadvertently giving them anything harmful. This means making sure we...
Natural ways to treat a fever

Natural ways to treat a fever

Having a child with a fever can be very worrying. What’s wrong? Is it serious? What can I do? I’ve written another blog about fevers that includes when to worry and when to seek urgent medical care.  So please read that first. The majority of fevers however don’t need...
Is a fever a bad thing?

Is a fever a bad thing?

Although fever in children is usually harmless and even helpful, it’s important to know when to worry and what to do.