Category: Children

Increasing concerns about the weed killer Glyphosate [Updated April 16 2019] In recent years, the herbicide glyphosate has been making the news for all the wrong reasons and it is…

Stealth infections may not be well understood in a clinical or general public setting. However, more and more research is pointing towards particular microbes and pathogens being the underlying cause…

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…

Thyroid diseases are more common than you may believe and affect millions of people worldwide. Recently, thyroid diseases have been increasing, and this has motivated researchers to investigate the cause.…

As a patient, Health Coaching can transform the experience and the outcome of any personalized integrative health care program. Facilitating Lasting Changes with Health Coaching for Patient and Family A…

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…