Sugar is vital for life – it is an essential fuel source for all of the cells of our body. As such, it occurs naturally in all carbohydrate-containing foods, including vegetables, fruits, grains and dairy products. Consumption of sugar in these forms, as part of a healthy, balanced diet, is not problematic for most people.…
Serotonin – The Happiness Molecule
What is serotonin? Serotonin is a neurotransmitter, a signalling molecule that allows communication within the central nervous system and throughout the body via the peripheral nervous system. It is probably most widely known as a mood regulator – our in-built ‘happy’ molecule. But serotonin also plays a role in learning, memory formation, regulating body temperature,…
Mighty Iron
Iron: a vital nutrient with many functions Iron is best known as an essential component of haemoglobin – the molecule in red blood cells that is responsible for transporting oxygen around the body. However, iron also plays a role in many other metabolic processes, including growth and development, cellular respiration and DNA repair and…
Natural Solutions For Your ADHD Child
Article written by Stella Chadwick for the Autism Eye Magazine for the Autumn 2021 edition Over the past two decades, more than 10,000 papers have been published on ADHD and the conclusion is that there is no single cause for this condition. When supporting a child or adult with ADHD it is imperative to consider…
Seven strategies for supplement success!
Many children need supplements to achieve optimal health but what to do if they refuse them? This week’s newsletter gives you some help. Starting nutritional supplement therapy with children can be very stressful for parents. Administering supplements can be overwhelming, especially when children do not swallow pills and strongly resist being forced to consume anything…
TOP TIPS FOR A TIP TOP IMMUNE SYSTEM
Our immune system is a complicated and amazing system that protects our bodies from environmental stressors. Now more than ever it is important to know how to take care of our immune system and stay healthy and strong in the challenging months ahead. In this article, I hope to inspire you to make some positive…
Supplements Alleviate Symptoms of ASD
Published Online (date) October 04, 2019 doi: 10.1542/peds.2018-3218 Researchers at Universidad Complutense de Madrid, have reviewed 27 papers involving 1028 children with ASD taking supplements and fatty acids and found that in general the following are some key improvements found in those children taking supplements vs those that didn’t: Improved language Improved social skills Reduced repetitive…
