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Health Eating for Healthy Kids

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30th January

As a Homeopath and Practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine I am often asked by proactive or concerned parents what to feed their children for optimal health.  Many of the dietary recommendations that I give for children are the same for any age.  What we put in our bodies has a significant impact on how we feel and how well we are able to perform.  Clean air, clean food and drink are essential for optimum physical, mental and emotional health.  We all want the best for our children, so what is best when it comes to their nutrition? 

The simplest and single most important advice for the entire family is to strive towards a “Whole Food” diet.  This is not a fad, it is what we have been doing for the last few thousand years.  Eating whole foods, means eating foods that … Read More »



Healthy Eating for Everyone

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18th September

I spend time with all new patients discussing their diet.  Food plays such an important role because it is something we are putting into our bodies everyday.  Chinese Medicine places great focus on diet and healthy digestive function because in addition to the air we breathe, food is where we get most of our energy.  Of course, the right foods can make us healthier and feel better, while the wrong foods will do the opposite. 

There are many recommendations that I give that are specific to the individual.  This is because we all have different body chemistry, constitutions and susceptibilities.  What works for some, will not work for others, and vice versa.  If someone has too much phlegm in their body, I will often recommend eating less dairy, sugar and processed food.  If you are cold all the time, adding … Read More »