Healing Arts Studio

07/09/2025

‘My kids are always sick’ - something we hear in clinic often!

New research highlights the importance of disease prevention during the first three years of life!

Children who are exposed to frequent infections during early life – including common colds and stomach bugs – may be at greater risk of moderate to severe illness and antibiotic use in later childhood, data suggests.

07/09/2025

05/09/2025

Food allergies affect around 1 in 10 one-year-old children in Australia. Some allergic reactions are mild, but some can be severe and even life-threatening.

Food allergy testing is appropriate for children when they exhibit symptoms suggestive of a food allergy, regardless of age. Skin prick tests can be conducted but are generally not performed on infants under 6 months old. Common symptoms include skin rashes or hives, difficulty swallowing, swelling of the lips or throat, and wheezing or trouble breathing. If these symptoms persist or are severe, testing with a doctor's guidance is recommended.

Delayed reactions in children may look like eczema, mood changes, nutrient deficiencies, abnormal bowel movements, excessive gas, stomach pain, fatigue, vomiting, constipation, watery or foamy stools, mucous in stool,

NutriPATH offers various allergy tests for children, including IgE and IgG blood tests for both food and inhalant allergies, as well as ALCAT food and chemical intolerance testing. IgE tests are useful for identifying immediate allergic reactions, while IgG tests can help with delayed reactions. It's recommended that allergy testing for infants be performed after 18 months of age.

Speak to your practitioner today!

04/09/2025

LETTING KIDS GET DIRTY - germ theory!

The hygiene hypothesis is the idea that kids need to be exposed to germs in order to develop healthy immune systems.

Infectious diseases are a legitimate cause for concern, but some would argue that our society has gone overboard when it comes to protecting our kids from germs.

How clean an environment do our kids really need for good health? Here's what the research says:

🦠 A mounting body of research suggests that exposing infants to germs may offer them greater protection from illnesses such as allergies and asthma later on in life.

🦠 In fact, kids with older siblings, who grew up on a farm, had pets, or who attended day care early in life seem to show lower rates of allergies.

🦠 When we overly sanitize infants' environments to protect them from illness, we may instead be depriving them the opportunity to build a strong immune system.

🦠 As human behavior has changed over the past half century, many microbes, such as some that live in the gut, are disappearing.

🦠 In addition to overzealous hygiene campaigns that may prevent kids from exposure to natural microorganisms that are good for them, there are other practices -- like the overuse of antibiotics -- that can impact our immune system long term.

01/09/2025

The milk ladder is used only in children with mild to moderate Non-IgE Cow’s Milk Allergy!

Most children with milk allergy will outgrow the problem. It has been shown that many children who react to fresh milk, cheese and yoghurt may tolerate milk in a cooked or baked form. Cooking or baking milk, especially when mixed with flour and other foods makes the milk less likely to cause allergic reactions.

Your doctor/ paediatrician/ immunologist / dietician or health practitioner may ask you to introduce cooked and processed milk into your child’s diet.

This may help to make your child’s diet less restrictive, more interesting and enjoyable. It may also help your child to improve their tolerance to cow’s milk and dairy products.

🔴 DO NOT attempt reintroduction of dairy products at home if your child has previous suffered from breathing problems or floppiness after eating milk or other dairy products.

✅ this milk ladder can be used for children who have previously suffered from delayed skin or gastrointestinal reactions

✅ ensure your child is well when introducing dairy. If your child has been wheezy recently or has taken antihistamines in the last 5 days wait until they are better.

✅ if your child reacts to an increase in amount/frequency of milk protein please DO NOT stop completely, go back to the previously tolerated stage until further review by your health professional

🔴 Stop the challenge if any of the following develop

- Red, raised, itchy rash
- Swelling to where the food has been applied
- Vomiting / tummy pain / loose stools
- Difficulty / noisy breathing
- Wheeze / persistent cough
- Dizziness / feeling faint / floppiness

31/08/2025

This month at HAS the focus is on various aspects of children's health, including physical activity, mental well-being, common illnesses, diet, gut issues, healthy foods, supplements and more!

Stay tuned for more ⏩️

28/08/2025

DID YOU KNOW!?

In some clients - weight loss of around 5% can dramatically improve ovulation and pregnancy rates!

24/08/2025

On average it can take most couples up to 6-12 months to conceive!

22/08/2025

STRESS REDUCTION TRAINING:

A Harvard medical school study on women with fertility concerns showed that 55% of those who completed a 10 week course of relaxation training and stress reduction had a viable pregnancy within 1 year. Compared with 20% in the group who had no stress reduction training.

21/08/2025

FACTS 🔬

⏩️ did you know: 58% of IVF patients are over the age of 35!
⏩️ 32% of couple’s experience unexplained infertility!

21/08/2025

Infertility can occur at ANYTIME. ​​​​​​​​
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Even after you have already given birth. This is called secondary infertility! ​​​​​​​​
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Secondary infertility, the inability to conceive or carry a pregnancy to term after previously having a child, can stem from various factors affecting both men and women. Age, particularly for women over 35, is a significant contributor, as egg quality and quantity naturally decline with age. Other common causes include hormonal imbalances, ovulation problems, uterine issues (like fibroids or scarring from previous pregnancies), and damage or blockage of the fallopian tubes. ​​​​​​​​
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Male factors like impaired s***m production, low s***m count, or poor s***m motility can also play a role. Additionally, lifestyle factors such as weight, smoking, alcohol consumption, and certain medical conditions can contribute to secondary infertility.​​​​​​​​
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