Congratulations on your decision to start a family, it is a special time of life for you and your partner. It is beneficial for both partners to do a thorough cleanse and detoxification prior to attempting to conceive as this helps to increase fertility levels, decrease the risk of miscarriage and minimises nutritional deficiencies. It […]

The common cold is caused by any of over 200 virus which affect the respiratory tract and cause congestion and acute inflammation of the mucus membranes.  This condition can last from several days to two weeks and results when using natural therapies are best seen when they are addressed as quickly as possible. DIET TIPS FOR THE […]

White spots appearing on an infants teeth may be related to conditions that occurred during the gestation period, usually a fever experienced by the mother. It is linked to the maturation phase of the enamel as the crystal forms within the teeth. It starts as soft tissue cells, then Calcium and minerals (hydroxyapetate) forms by […]

The most common condition that presents with the symptoms you have described is milk rash. Milk rash is a common reaction many babies haveto the hasty introduction of foods into their diet, especially cow’smilk.  Children and infants in particular have an immature and sensitive digestive tract and immune system.  It is therefore a good idea to introduce […]

In regards to folic acid (also known as Vitamin B9) in the second and third trimesters of gestation, it is still an important nutrient for the development of the baby. It is ideal to build your levels of Folic acid in the preconceptive phase as well as the first trimester as this is the time […]

Most women experience hair loss around three months after their child is born. This may occur due to the changes in the body hormones which occur during pregnancy, breast feeding and post pregnancy adaption. During pregnancy there is more Oestrogen (female hormone) being produced in the body. This is a hormone which causes the hair […]

Congratulations on your decision to start a family, it is a special time of life for you and your partner. It is beneficial for both partners to do a thorough cleanse and detoxification prior to attempting to conceive as this helps to increase fertility levels, decrease the risk of miscarriage and minimises nutritional deficiencies. It […]

A baby can be restless for a number of reasons such as emotional distress, stomach or digestive complaints, food intolerances or disrupted sleep cycles. Addressing these factors will help to ensure a more settled baby and a happier family life. Please make an appointment with a Healthcare practitioner regarding infantile sleep problems. If you are […]

Evening primrose oil (Oenothera biennis) is a wonderful womens herb which has been used historically for many conditions of female reproductive health as well as being beneficial for inflammatory skin conditions.  Women may present with varying symptoms relating to premenstrual symptoms (PMS) such as breast pain, irritability, headaches, back pain and fluid retention of which Evening […]

Colic is severe abdominal pain (intestinal cramps) generally caused by obstruction or irritation of the intestines or gall bladder, gas production or constipation.  Infantile colic, characterized by frequent crying episodes lasting three or more hours, gas and abdominal pain, usually starts within one month of birth.  The baby may not show any other symptoms of ill health […]