The connection between children’s immunity and their digestion. Did you know that our digestive tract holds up to 80% of our immune system? I'm sure you've seen the little blue probiotics who have been on screen making an appearance when it comes to good bacteria - thanks to marketing we are all very aware how beneficial and important gut health actually is for our immunity. A major role of our digestive system is the digestion and absorption of our food and its nutrients. W

A common skin disorder, eczema causes dry, irritated, red, itchy skin that can be very painful for some. Eczema is generally caused by an allergic response to foods, chemicals, or other substances such as perfumes or soaps but most importantly, eczema can be caused by poor digestion, inflammation and conditions like Leaky Gut syndrome ( Blog to come on leaky gut) If Eczema is a condition driven by the likes of inflammation in the gut, we need to look at ways to switch off t

Your child is born with no idea they have food intolerances or sensitivities. Unless the symptom is very clear or your child is allergic, these intolerances quite often go undetected even though your child, may still be suffering I often see many parent's frustrated and not sure where to turn to find answers for their child's unexplained symptoms including digestive upsets, irritability & skin irritations such as eczema. Parents will often visit their local doctor looking fo

Age is no barrier for stress and this well known feeling can creep up on anyone at any age and strangely enough, can create an overwhelming feeling of anxiety for some, including our children. As parents and children embark on the schooling year for 2016 , parents may find things can be a little stressful for the little ones in your household too. Stress can affect children differently to adults as they aren't yet equipped to be dealing with all these new feelings associate