Changing to eating organics doesn’t have to be challenging. Understanding the value in eating an organic diet, and knowing which foods to always buy organic is a good place to start. So read on to learn more about Organics 101.
Pediatrics
Some children are naturally social, and others struggle with finding their place in social circles. As parents we can support…
Vegetarians have no higher incidence of iron deficient anemia than the omnivore population, however there are some additional precautions vegetarians must take to ensure an adequate dietary intake of iron.
It’s back-to-school time again! An exciting time for parents and kids – and the viruses and bacteria that are heading back to school with them! Here are my top ten tips for boosting your child’s immune system for back-to-school!
Fever is a natural defence mechanism that our body uses to fight off viral and bacterial infections. Increasing the…
Iron deficiency is the most common nutrient deficiency seen in children. In children iron deficiency is most often due to dietary influences.
While I would not recommend giving a child a cup of orange pekoe, chai or English breakfast tea (all of which contain caffeine!) there are an abundance of other kinds of tea that are perfect for children.
Warming socks is a technique used to treat the common cold, influenza, sore throats, sinus infections, upper respiratory tract infections, headaches, head and chest congestion.
Latitude has a lot to do with vitamin D status. Due to our northern latitude the majority of Canadians have insufficient vitamin D levels during the fall and winter months. One study demonstrated that in Canada from November through February UVB rays aren’t strong enough for our bodies to produce enough vitamin D.