Natural cures for constipation

Natural cures for constipation

Being constipated isn’t fun. It can cause lots of problems for children and lots of trips to the doctor if it’s not managed early. The obvious complaints are tummy bloating and pain but I also see decreased appetite, worsening eczema, difficult behaviour and...
A quick guide to your kid’s poop

A quick guide to your kid’s poop

How often your child poos and what it looks like really gives great insight into your child’s health. So I’m not embarrassed to admit that I’m very interested in poop, poo, stool, kaka or whatever you may call it. This may sound odd, but to me normal pooping...
Healthy breakfast cookies

Healthy breakfast cookies

For the days when I’m really rushing but still want my girls to have something nutritious in their bellies, I give them a couple of these and a piece of fruit. They’re a great kick of protein, fibre and fats to fuel their morning 🙂 Ingredients: 2 cups...
Ginger & Honey syrup recipe

Ginger & Honey syrup recipe

My 4 year old woke up with a cough and a sore throat yesterday so I decided to make one of my favourite health tonics. I love to keep a bottle of this in my pantry. It’s a great all rounder tonic that combines the benefits of ginger, honey & lemon to help...
Why I love ginger (& why you should too!)

Why I love ginger (& why you should too!)

Ginger, also known as zingiber officinale, is one of my favourite foods as medicine. I love how it tastes and I love how good it is for our bodies 🙂   Health benefits of ginger Ginger has been used as a natural remedy for thousands of years and modern medicine...