The Vital Role Diet Plays in Chinese Medicine
The cornerstone of health Chinese Medicine is a rich and evolving tradition that has been practiced continuously for over 2000 years. Rather than discarding old theories as new ones emerge, it builds upon its roots, adding new layers of understanding while preserving the wisdom of the past. This approach allows Chinese Medicine to remain both […]
The latest in allergy prevention for children
The guidelines for what to feed our children between the ages of four to 11 months has changed in relation to foods which may cause allergic reactions. These recommendations have been based on a study conducted in the UK and all details of that can be found here: http://www.leapstudy.co.uk/ Australia has the highest rate of […]
The latest in allergy prevention for your child
The guidelines for what to feed our children between the ages of four to 11 months has changed in relation to foods which may cause allergic reactions. These recommendations have been based on a study conducted in the UK and all details of that can be found here: http://www.leapstudy.co.uk/ Australia has the highest rate of […]
8 Top Tips To Keep Kids Healthy In Winter
Winter is that time of year when your child might come down with something – a cough or cold – and before they’ve recovered, they’re sick again with something new. For a parent, winter can be a really trying time. It can be hard to keep kids healthy in winter! In winter, shorter days […]
School Lunchbox Recipe: Anzac Slice With Blended Seeds
I wanted a new school lunchbox recipe, so I took a regular slice recipe and mucked around with it. I wanted to put protein into it to give my kids some staying power at school. The result is an awesome school lunchbox recipe that is nutritious and, most importantly, yummy. Protein will help them to […]
How to Stop Motion Sickness in Kids with Acupressure
We just got back from Thailand – Phuket actually – and boy am I glad I know acupressure. Of course, I know it well as I’m an acupuncturist. But an acupuncture qualification is not necessary to use acupressure. I can tell you right now, knowing a few acupressure tricks comes in so […]
Ophthalmologists Warn of the Impact of UV Exposure on Children’s Eye Health
The following is a statement from RANZCO (Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists) from January 2017 warning and advising the public regarding the impact of UV exposure on children’s eye health. Republished courtesy of Beamers – www.Beamers.com.au Beamers sell the only sunglasses with Optoshield technology, which satisfy RANZCO criteria and are designed by Australian […]
The Red Tent 5-Step Prevention Plan for Cold and Flu in Snot Season
Oh the joys of snot season. If only your kids could get through it unscathed, just once! If it’s not your kids it will be you. The misery of runny noses, coughs and phlegm often passes from the playground to parents, even the healthiest and hardiest, and you end up in a nightmare of trying to […]
Mucus Mayhem – Home Remedies for Phlegm and Mucus in Kids
It’s coming to that time of year again where the mucus just starts to stream from your kids’ faces. Phlegm starts to set in and they become grumpy, run down and susceptible to even nastier conditions. Personally I get anxious just thinking about it. The weather has cooled, the onslaught of viruses is […]