American Academy of Paediatrics advises limiting children's use of mobile phones. Another organisation saying it. http://ow.ly/HIOI3056hXk
The Childhood Obesity ‘Plan’
Note I've put 'plan' there in inverted commas because there isn't much of a one, or at least not as much as there could have been to tackle this really important developing problem. Many experts - and the food industry itself even - were quoted as describing the 'plan' as a missed opportunity. That said, …
Mental Health Guru Deborah Joins Us
Phew, hot on the heels of Julie (clinical hypno), Victoria (nutrition: metabolic, gut and hormones) and Anne (nutrition: genetics), let me introduce you to Deborah (nutrition: mental health) who joins us now too on the clinical referral team. Oh, and there's me - I keep leaving myself out! Micki (director, chronic disease, gluten and ACE disorders). …
Social Media Pressure Causing Anxiety in Teens
Interesting snippet today for you from Food for the Brain: Time to put that smartphone down! Social media use leads to increased anxiety in teenagers Over the last few years the accessibility and usability of our tablets and phones as extensions of our social lives has increased and many of us use our phones and …
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Is WiFi Making You or Your Child Ill?
Fascinating article in The Telegraph recently from a British expert in electromagnetic radiation concerning her very real concerns about WiFi's effect on our children. She is calling for the UK to follow France in banning WiFi in nurseries and primary schools. I have written about this issue before - I do fear we are all …
New Allergy Info Pages
I am asked really often about different food allergy types and allergy illnesses. So, I have started building a new resource for you on the website. Do check it out if you, or someone you know, needs info on any of these subjects. I will continue to build it over time for you: Food Allergy …
French WiFi Ban For Under 3s
The French National Assembly has voted to ban WiFi exposure for under 3s because research suggests that babies' and toddlers' brains absorb much more of the radiation than adults'. Here's a quick summary: In January 2014, the French Assembly voted in favour of a law to ban Wi-Fi in all institutions for children aged …
Autism Month: The Nutrition Connection
I noticed it is Autism Month in the US and we now have quite a few readers across the pond so I thought it an opportune time to share a couple of resources on the subject for you, wherever you are. The connection between autism and nutritional imbalances is pretty well-established nowadays, even though it …
Feinberg Method Aids Autistic Children
Nice hopeful study today showing how several children have managed to get significant improvements after just nine hours of NMT (NeuroModular Technique), otherwise known as the Feinberg Method. New therapy reversing autistic symptoms in just nine hours A new therapy is having a remarkable success with children with autism. NeuroModulation Technique (NMT)—also known as …
Back To School: Useful Essential Oils
Great article today from Materia Aromatica on essential oils that can be useful at this time of year for your little - and not so little - ones. Useful tips on concentration and learning, behavioural issues, colds and even head lice! Check it out: Back To School Guide Materia Aromatica, some of you may remember, …