Posts Tagged ‘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 disrupted sleep. The common times that children become constipated are: starting solids,…
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High fibre foods your child should eat
Do bananas cure or cause constipation? What are the best high fibre foods for children.
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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 indicates a healthy gut which I believe…
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How much water is enough?
Did you know that studies indicate that the majority of children don’t drink enough water. Considering our bodies are 75% water (even more in our brain) it’s no surprise that the effects of this can affect many systems. The heat in summer makes our children especially vulnerable as they need more water. I know that…
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