Category: Children

Functional Diagnostics and Testing provides an effective way for practitioners to identify the root cause of disease.  This focus on cause over symptoms, combined with a Functional Medicine treatment approach that…

It is valuable to discuss the different aspects of a Leaky Brain and how to make the blood-brain barrier whole Inside the Blood-Brain Barrier The brain, with its numerous functions…

Bone Broth is, without doubt, one of the most nourishing foods for our gut. So if we can include it in our diet so much the better. However, for vegetarians,…

Growing healthy kids in our modern world is a challenge. With nutrient-poor soil and the ever-increasing list of chemicals that infiltrate our lives, the challenges continue to grow. Dr Shetreat-Klein –…

The human microbiome is home to about 100 trillion bacteria and other microbes. Understanding how to maintain the microbiome is important to practically every aspect of human health: To protect…

The importance of vitamin D really cannot be overstressed. Your body needs it for a variety of functions so that a deficiency can cause some serious health conditions. Nevertheless, researchers…

Good fats are important to protect your brain function now and as you age. Research reveals the potential of quality fats to decrease the risks of Alzheimer’s disease. With aging comes…

Eating high-quality food is fundamental to providing good nutrition for the body. It is essential to ensure that food contains the maximum possible quantity of phytonutrients, vitamins, and minerals. This…

A healthy home environment may be as crucial as eating healthily and exercising to prevent disease and stay energetic and well. While a nutritious diet and regular movement are essential,…

Children with Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD) are easily distracted and cannot focus on an auditory task for very long. The more challenging the acoustic environment the harder it is…

Research on the health risks from exposure to environmental toxins is increasingly common. However, a cleaner home environment may be just as important as the air pollution in the community…

Leaky Gut Syndrome is one of many diseases that results from chronic inflammation. Poor gut health and inflammatory bowel diseases can be significant causes Gut Health is Connected to All…

There is now significant evidence that too much screen time has negative effects on young children. How old were your children when they started watching TV? How many hours do…

Ear infections are often a challenge for children and families alike. There are many causes – and fortunately a number of good solutions that can bring relief and contribute to…

What we now know about Arsenic in Rice has developed a lot with recent studies. Dr Leila Mason shares important information here, especially about how rice selection and cooking methods…

You have likely heard about the dangers of calcium or even magnesium deficiency, but zinc deficiency not so much. This leads many people to believe that zinc deficiency is either…

The bad news is that eczema is increasingly common and makes children miserable – they don’t sleep well, they itch, they suffer, and they become irritable. Australia and New Zealand…

The Gut-Brain Axis builds on the idea that our gut influences our neurobiology – heal the gut for good brain health. This axis involves chemical signals that occur between the gastrointestinal tract…

At least 1 in 5 people suffer from Allergies; most suffer from more than one allergic condition at the same time. The U.S., Australia and New Zealand have the highest…