Okay Mumma Bears, you’ve all seen the movie and heard the song. It’s time now for you all to “Let It Go”. Take a moment to reassure yourself that everything truly is ok. Be kind to yourself with your self-talk. And lower those expectations too.

As we learn more about the COVID19 we are identifying that children are potentially carriers of the virus however are rarely exhibiting symptoms. Keeping our kids isolated is clearly what the health authorities are recommending to limit the spread. But,with these unique social distancing rules we may have children that are struggling within themselves. Government announcements and complex talk about a virus, all sounds a bit like a scary movie to our kids. So I’d like to share some tips on how best to approach things with your little ones, to keep everyone mentally healthy and happy.

Did you know that the most common human disease is the common cold? The average person may suffer with up to 5 colds per year. There are hundreds of viruses that may cause a cold but the most common is the human rhinovirus.  Unfortunately the rhinovirus can survive outside the human body for up to 23 days, so it is pretty hard to avoid. With this said, here are 10 of my favourite recommendations for nurturing yourself whilst suffering with a cold:

Unfortunately we never put relaxation on our to-do list or in the diary. And, if by some chance of a miracle some R&R is scheduled in, it is admittedly the first thing to be cancelled if life gets too busy. The truth is it should be a daily non-negotiable for our wellbeing. 

The beauty of Naturopathy is that we acknowledge that each patient is an individual with different genetics, different health needs and living in different environments. The main premise of holistic care is that “no one size fits all”. This concept is why a diet or a pill that a friend finds amazing may not have the same affect for you. It also acknowledges that as your body changes over the years, so too do your individual needs. And for this reason a Naturopath is best equipped to analyse all of these elements of your health to determine an individualised treatment plan and lifestyle strategy in order to achieve your health goals effectively.

Many people focus on what they do and don’t eat. 

Mediterranean, paleo, keto… which diet is best? Gluten, dairy, carbs… what foods do I eliminate? Why am I eliminating these foods?

But have you ever stopped to consider HOW you eat. This is as important as the quality and quantity of food you are consuming.