THE SUGAR BUG VEIN

THE SUGAR BUG VEIN

A sugar bug vein isn’t as sweet as the name sounds! This may be a term that you are not familiar with, however, its a term used in Chinese Medicine. What is a sugar bug vein? The sugar bug vein is used in Chinese Medicine as a diagnostic tool, to help direct you...
RAISING STRESS-FREE KIDS

RAISING STRESS-FREE KIDS

Children with anxiety and depression are sadly becoming a new norm. 1 in 4 teenagers has been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder and by the time they’re 18, nearly 1 in 2 teens will be diagnosed with a mental health disorder. Stress is inevitable and some stress is...
NATURAL REMEDIES FOR THE FLU IN KIDS

NATURAL REMEDIES FOR THE FLU IN KIDS

Some years the flu hits us hard, and other years it barely touches us at all. But one thing’s for sure – there’s always room to boost our family’s immune system to prepare for if and when the flu hits. There are several commonsense measures to boost your child’s...
PROBIOTICS: BABIES & KIDS

PROBIOTICS: BABIES & KIDS

Are all probiotics the same? How do I know which one to pick for my child? This is a question I get asked frequently. Supplementing with probiotics can be wonderful in helping balance out gut flora, however, I don’t recommend a daily probiotic unless you see signs...
411 ON DIAPER RASHES

411 ON DIAPER RASHES

A diaper rash is an inflammatory skin disorder around the diaper area. Its something every baby and toddler will experience, however, some will experience them more often than others (as every child is different). There are many reasons for a diaper rash, for example,...
TOP 3 IMMUNE BOOSTERS FOR BACK TO SCHOOL

TOP 3 IMMUNE BOOSTERS FOR BACK TO SCHOOL

Back to school is finally here! Who is cheering with me?! It was another wonderful summer but is there anything better than the routine that September brings? I love it. Back to a regular bedtime, back to healthy lunches and back to structured days! What I don’t...