BEANS

Sometimes a child can eat very well but still be low in B6 due to other factors such as stress and anxiety depleting the body of B6. B6 along with Zinc is also needed for the production of Serotonin in the body (our happy hormone).
As we are getting closer to exam season for our teenagers it might be worth looking at supporting them through diet and/or supplementation

Zinc plays a vital role in children’s development. Low levels in the body has a negative effect on a child’s mood and concentration.
A Nutritional consultation can help identify the vitamins and minerals your child may be lacking in which can have a knock on effect on their concentration, attention and behaviour at home and in school.

Morning sickness or all day sickness is very common during pregnancy. There is so much hormonal changes and metabolic changes taking place to allow normal growth of the baby. Although it’s not fully preventable, there are a number of things you can do to help ease morning sickness.

*eat mini meals throughout the day rather than big meals.
*eat a small snack at bedtime and when waking.
*choose healthy meals and snacks where possible as high fat processed meals can aggravate the digestive system more.

*vitamin b6 can help to break down and eliminate excessive pregnancy related hormones.
*ginger has anti nausea effects due to certain compounds in ginger.
*acupressure has been shown to relieve nausea and maybe putting use the travel sickness bands during early pregnancy to relive nausea.

Ear infections are a common childhood illness. When a child has an ear infection speech sounds appear muffled and can be difficult to process.
Reoccurring ear infections can sometimes lead to delayed speech as well as issues with balance and coordination.

With a BEANS program the root cause of the ear infection is investigated, the immune system is supported and a play based developmental program is devised to support the child’s overall development.

As our children are now settled back at school and being exposed to viruses again it’s a good idea to ensure their immune systems are supported on a daily bases. Think of adding at least two of these foods to your child’s lunchbox. Carrots to boost vitamin A intake, berries for their antioxidant affect or probiotic yoghurt to help our good bacteria. Small simple changes can go a long way.