Struggling to get your children to eat their vegies? Reading them a story could help! New findings published in Psychological Science show that educating children could be the answer to getting them to eat more vegies. Preschool children who were read storybooks about the benefits of nutrition and dietary variety, daily for 3 months Read More …
Tag: Colds & Flu
Boost your immune system with Vitamin D3
According to The Journal of Preventative Medicine, changing temperature, humidity, sunlight, wind and rain have been found to have a direct link with increasing the number of infectious diseases. To help combat these infections, vitamin D3 is a great immune booster. Recent research conducted on patients with frequent respiratory infections (published in the British Medical Read More …
Why We Need Sleep
Sleep allows the body to recuperate and repair so it is not surprising that inadequate sleep, particularly over a period of time, can affect us negatively. Lack of sleep can lead to: * changes in glucose regulation * changes in blood pressure * altered cognitive function * poor immune function * hormonal changes * increased Read More …
Keeping your children healthy and happy at school and childcare
At school and childcare, kids are exposed to a host of bacteria and viruses and are often susceptible to infections. The winter months are the perfect time to boost your child’s immunity so they stay strong and healthy through the ‘flu season’. Less sick days thanks to probiotics. Lactobacillus acidophilus NCFM and Bifidobacterium lactis Bi-07 Read More …
Protect Yourself Against The Flu
No doubt you will have seen much talk in the media recently about “the Flu”. Having a strong, healthy immune system is your best insurance against influenza this winter, helping reduce susceptibility to colds and flus. The stronger your immune system is, the better it will be able to fight viruses and bacteria it comes Read More …