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Anger at Children

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 5 ways to keep the peace and deal with: Anger at Children Did you read the title of Anger at Children and think it was written just for you? Are you sick of screaming at the kids? Here are some strategies to create more peace at home with thanks to Dr. Rosina McAlpine. 1. Calm starts with you… Mum’s often feel guilty about taking time out for themselves, but if you’re tired and stressed then any little thing can set you off! So, now you can have guilt-free time to yourself and know you’re supporting peace for the whole family. 2. Say ‘yes’ more often… Saying … [Read more...] about Anger at Children

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Sleep for Children

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Bed Time Capers Many parents struggle with bed time and even refer to it as "the witching hour"!  Children call out for a drink of water, want yet another story, and demand more food. Parents feel frustrated and exhausted! All are delaying tactics to stave off the inevitable........time for sleep!  Parents need respite from children to re-charge their batteries and all children need their sleep.  Most young children need to be in bed and asleep by 7.30pm; however young children who still have a day time sleep may still be up after this time and should be … [Read more...] about Sleep for Children

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Sensitive children

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[byline_author] Some children have a nervous system that seems to be highly aware and quick to react. They pick up on subtle changes and like to think carefully before taking action. Sensitive children are easily overwhelmed by lots of stimulation, sudden changes, and other people's emotional distress. Some of these sensitive children can be a challenge to parent because they are quite active, emotionally intense, demanding, and persistent but other sensitive children are calm, turned inward, and almost too easy to parent. Where do you get help with these … [Read more...] about Sensitive children

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Children in Germany: Widespread use of homeopathy

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Widespread use of homeopathy for children in Germany A new study published in 'Pharmacoepidemiology and drug safety' shows that homeopathic medicines and herbal medicines, are commonly given by parents in Germany to their children.  The study's aim was to estimate the use and cost of conventional, homeopathic and herbal medicines. Data from 3,642 children showed 24% of drugs prescribed for children in Germany are homeopathic medicines! 11.5% were herbs. Medicines prescribed by doctors were dominated by conventional medicine (76.5%), whereas in non-prescribed … [Read more...] about Children in Germany: Widespread use of homeopathy

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How To Make Sure They’re Eating Healthily When You’re Not Watching!

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The Healthy Lunchbox There’s no doubt that guiding your children towards lifelong healthy eating habits is one of the greatest gifts you can give. And when you consider school-age children eat around 25% of their food at school, and child obesity is growing alarmingly, we begin to appreciate the importance of ensuring lunch box food is both nutritious and balanced. Here’s some guidelines to get you on track. Provide variety, not just in the type of food but also in taste, texture and colour. It’s the best way to ensure a balanced, healthy lunchbox, as well … [Read more...] about How To Make Sure They’re Eating Healthily When You’re Not Watching!

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Professor Stephen Myers defends complementary medicine in universities

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[byline_author] Support for keeping complementary medicine courses in universities continues to increase. "Removing complementary medicine courses from universities will not reduce public demand, but it may reduce their educational rigour", says an editorial in the 16 July issue of the Medical Journal of Australia (MJA). “We can see great danger for the public if complementary medicine practice is allowed to develop outside mainstream education”, Professor Stephen Myers and coauthors wrote. Professor Myers, from the natural medicine research unit at Southern … [Read more...] about Professor Stephen Myers defends complementary medicine in universities

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Garlic Great for Food Poisoning

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[byline_author] In a recent study, garlic has been found to be far more effective than the antibiotics most commonly used to treat food poisoning by Champhylobacter. One of the active chemicals in garlic, diallyl sulphide, was shown to be a much stronger and faster acting antimicrobial than erythromycin and ciprofloxacin. Champhylobacter is the most common food poisoning bacteria, especially from raw or undercooked poultry or from cross-contaminated via dirty surfaces and utensils. Previous studies have shown diallyl sulphide was also effective against other … [Read more...] about Garlic Great for Food Poisoning