The dangers of vitamin D
Having the correct level of vitamin D is so important for our children’s health. It is vital for healthy bones and a strong immune system but many other functions too.
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...
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?
Although fever in children is usually harmless and even helpful, it’s important to know when to worry and what to do.
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...
