What if I could share with you some of the lifestyle habits or choices we make that may impact our child’s (and our own) immune strength and digestive power — would you be intrigued?
In Tips to Grow Your Brain we talked about simple things we can do to keep our brain as “sharp as a tack.” There are also many different types of food we can eat that
For decades we have been led to believe that the human brain deteriorates with age. My own mother spends countless hours each week doing crosswords and puzzles through fear, she says, “of losing her marbles.”
Zucchini Fritters These little fritters are FABULOUS. They are ideal for dinner and make wonderful leftovers for lunch boxes, the extras however rarely last until lunch time the next day! Alternatively you could make the batter
A little boy’s father was confined to his bed with influenza and his wife had been very busy sterilizing all his dishes. “Why do you do that, Mummy?” “Because dear, Daddy has germs and the
In a 2011 study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers found that probiotics seemed to blunt physiological stress responses of mice, and also lowered their levels of stress hormone, compared with
Do you regularly feel confused or forgetful? Are you increasingly anxious or paranoid? Or do you fly into a rage unexpectedly? Firstly, let me assure you that you are not alone and secondly, there are
Do you nibble on nuts and dried fruits all day without realizing they are an enormous source of pesticides? Did you know that wheat (typically eaten for breakfast, lunch and dinner) is one of our
Over the next few months I’d like to offer a number of ideas about how we can boost the immune system and strengthen the body rather than focusing on eliminating germs and bugs. These posts
Have you ever wondered what to do with the stems of broccoli? Don’t throw them out — they contain oodles of nutrients including potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, beta-carotene and vitamin A — they have enormous cancer-fighting
As my children grow and we are thrust into a whole new family dynamic, my appreciation for mothers — my own, Simon’s and beautiful mothers all over the world who have inspired me — indeed
Most days I wish that I was as clever as my four year thinks I am and only half as dumb as my older three children sometimes perceive me! The other day I made the
I thought I’d share with you all the Health Culture we have fostered with the boys over the years… Here are some of the pledges we have made — obviously these have been adapted as
As our week’s healthy meal plan series comes to a close, I’m happy to hear from parents amazed at the difference a week of great nutrition can make… Kids are becoming calmer, more focussed and
My goodness, we are almost through another week. These two recipes are very simple but some days you need simple… Our family loves eggs for breakfast and it is not uncommon for us to have
