Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Children’s health”
Summer holidays are almost over and many children and parents are getting worried about going back to school in September. In the UK children start school at a young age of four. By the time they start school, many children have already spent some time in nursery or with a child minder. However, the demands of school are very different; …
Hay fever is definitely on the rise. It was extremely rare in the 1930s, affecting only 3% of children. Experts in immunology and allergies have calculated that more than one in four Britons is a now sufferer. I can’t think of any of our friends where there isn’t at least one member of the family with some sort of allergies. …
There is scarlet fever in my child’s school. I know that many parents are worried about this illness, so I felt I needed to do a blog to tell you about the disease and all the wonderful natural remedies that you can use if your children contract scarlet fever. Scarlet fever is a streptococcal bacterial illness that normally affects children …
It’s September. Start of a new school year… Throughout the whole summer I listened to parents talking about uniforms. I found that when it comes to buying school uniform many parents seem to look for non-iron, stay white and stain resistant fabric to “make life easier”. My child is starting reception this month. I spent the last couple of years …
Bladder infection, also called cystitis and urinary tract infection (UTI) is a bacterial infection that causes painful urination and a feeling that bladder never completely empties. Urine from the infected bladder may smell strong , look cloudy and contain tinges of blood. Although UTIs are more common in adults, many children are affected by them too. The infection is much …
Our immune system does the majority of its repair work while we are asleep. This is the time for the body’s cells to regenerate, rejuvenate and detoxify. Conventional mattresses are full of toxic chemicals. The toxic substances they use in the manufacturing process are linked to allergies, asthma, respiratory problems, reproductive toxicity, skin irritations, cancer and other serous health issues. …
Do you love your carpet? Do you enjoy walking on soft, luxurious, thick carpet? Have you ever thought about what might be lurking in your carpet? Let’s take a detailed look: Carpets in your homes expose you and your family to dangerous, toxic chemicals that are 10 to 50 times higher in your carpeted room than outdoors. They contain dust …
Many parents are aware of the dangers of phthalates in cosmetic products. However, phthalates are used in other children’s products as well. Did you know that children are exposed to dangerous chemicals found in their backpacks and other school items? Phthalates are a class of chemicals, such as DEHP, DINP, DBP and DEP. They are used as softeners in PVC, …
Earache has many possible causes, such as excess earwax, a perforated eardrum and other conditions in the head and neck. The most common cause of earache in children is an infection in the middle ear. (Otitis Media) The infection can be bacterial, viral or fungal. GPs very often prescribe antibiotics to help stop ear infections. I get so many calls …
Swimming is an excellent form of exercise and many children love it. However, swimming in chlorinated swimming pools offer some health risks. When chlorine enters the body as a result of breathing, swallowing, or skin contact, it reacts with water to produce acids. The acids are corrosive and damage cells in the body on contact. Frequent swimming in chlorinated swimming …