HEALTH HUB Parenting
Our children’s health – who is really in charge?
by Victoria Herrera These days, way too many people are finding themselves with fatty liver disease and, in the vast majority of cases, this is because of their diet. It seems strange to me that [...]
Eating your Placenta – it is trendy but is it healthy?
The habit of eating the placenta is called placentophagy and has been done by various cultures over the centuries for its supposed health benefits. The placenta contains large amount of protein, fat, collagen and hormones, [...]
Top 10 tips for increasing fertility
By naturopath Margaret Jasinska In recent years we are seeing an increasing number of couples suffering with infertility. It’s interesting to note that the couples seeking our help are getting younger. A vast number of [...]
Beware of paracetamol use in children
by Dr Sandra Cabot The leading cause of liver failure in children in the developed world is the use of excess doses of paracetamol. In some countries, including the USA, paracetamol is known under [...]
Keeping up with technology . . .
Recently, I read an article where it was recommended that handheld devices such as smart phones or tablets should be banned for use by children. This article made some salient points such as: Sitting and [...]
Gluten intolerant women more likely to have autistic children
A study has found that women with an autoimmune disease are up to three times more likely to have a child with autism than the general population. The autoimmune diseases included in this study were [...]
