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A homeopathic approach to hayfever

by Marilena Deroukakis | health, health, health, Homeopathic treatments | 1 comment

Symptoms of a runny nose are often just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the homeopathic prescription, and there’s no ‘one size fits all’ pill for dealing with it, says Dr Marilena Deroukakis

Fever in babies and children

by Mike Marinus | baby health, health, health, health | 3 comments

When a child has a fever we often reach for the meds to get rid of the high temperature and return our babies to normal…but is this the right approach?

Fever itself is not an illness. In fact, an increase in body temperature is a great indicator that your child’s immune system has switched on and is fighting off an infection

Getting babies to sleep with Una Van Staden

by Mike Marinus | baby health, health, sleep | 0 comments

I sat down with Sleep Coach Una Van Staden from Pikanini baby and picked her brain about how best to get our little ones into good sleep routines.

Could my baby have Lactose Intolerance?

by Mike Marinus | breastfeeding, health, nutrition | 1 comment

Explosive, frothy, watery poos can be quite an experience and very unnerving for new parents especially when they are accompanied by tummy cramps, painful straining and very stinky gas…

How To Deal With Colic

by Mike Marinus | baby health, health | 0 comments

Let’s be honest, nothing prepares you for Colic. It comes out of the blue, it can be terrifying and very upsetting for the whole family. All the books seem to contradict each other and everyone has advice for you which, even though it comes from a good place…

What is Colic?

by Mike Marinus | baby health, health | 0 comments

It is estimated that 15 – 25% of families with babies deal with colic. I say families on purpose because the effects of a colic baby can be as devastating for the rest of the household and have a lasting effect on the family dynamic way after the crying stops.

How to help your crying baby

by Mike Marinus | baby care, health | 0 comments

Brand new babies have no reference as to what it is to be too hot, too cold or what hunger feels like, let alone how to fix it. They reflexively let go the crying signal when they become uncomfortable but they need to ‘Borrow your Brain’ in order to figure out what their specific needs are and how to fix them

Why do babies cry?

by Mike Marinus | baby care, health | 0 comments

There are not many noises that have the ability to send you flying into action more than the sound of a baby crying.

Umhlanga Mobile Clinic reviewed

by Shannon Richards | baby care, health | 1 comment

We all know the importance of vaccinating our children and it has been proven over and over again that it is the responsible thing to do. When the vaccines are costly and required every month when a baby is born, it can be very difficult for new parents to do the right thing. Government clinics are often the only answer

Herbs for Burns and Bites

by Minette Tonoli | health, health, health | 2 comments

I’m often asked which (medicinal) herbs and essential oils a household should not be without and if you have children; my answer is without a question…