Conscious Health & Homeopathy - Irma Vocht

25/09/2025

It is that time...when the 'mist' starts the rounds at Schools and then some kids 'fall ill' with various ailments...

This condition is not usually fatal but stories do appear in the papers around about the same time as the mist....

Streptococcus A, can show up as

- Strep throat (pharyngitis/tonsillitis): sudden sore throat, fever, swollen tonsils, white exudate, no cough.

- Scarlet fever: strep throat + fine sandpapery red rash and “strawberry” tongue (it’s basically strep with a toxin-driven rash).

- Impetigo (skin infection): honey-coloured crusts, especially around nose and mouth;

More here on Scarlet fever
https://www.newschoolofnutrition.com/post/group-a-streptococcus-scarlet-fever-sore-throat-red-rash

Always see your doctor if you are concerned. Details where to obtain remedies etc in the above link and in image below...
May everyone be well nourished, warm and loved.

And for those acutes, we have a book just for these every day aliments.

https://www.newschoolofnutrition.com/product-page/rapid-relief-homeopathy-book

25/09/2025

If medicine overlooks the power of a healthy terrain over fighting disease, Houston… we have got a problem.

This post if not anti-va**ine neither is it pro...take it as you see it. So 'hater's will be blocked. I am utterly saddened to see the rise in chronically sick children. I qualified 25 years ago, and I did not see children with so many illnesses, from auto-immune conditions such as Celiac's through to poor teeth health, to severe allergies.

Myself and my husband have raised two boys, who are now adults and we have had the privilege of raising them as toxin-free as possible.

Our path might look different from yours. But so far, our kids have weathered just many acutes and accidents, chickenpox, bronchiolitis, ear infections, fevers, broken bones, grazes, fingers slammed in doors, chest infections, urinary tract infections, appendicitis, tonsillitis, and plenty more bumps along the way. Every one of those acute situations was treated naturopathically with the help of a general anaesthetic each! Thank GOD for pharmaceutical drugs. Some assume we were just privileged to afford this ...nope. Their health was simply our top priority.

They have been raised on healthy food, they have not had any jabs, be it mist or injections. This is a choice we made together having done all our research. Both have allergies to nuts, both have had plenty of acute infections. The immune system is ALIVE, it is constantly surveying, it is on YOUR side, it does not go wrong all by itself.

Some people, say well they are obviously not healthy, if they have had all these infections. Imagine raising a child that does not have ANY INFECTIONS? That to me is a sign of immune suppression.

Imagine, we are exposed to toxins on the daily, 24-7, why would a healthy child not 'do acute infections?'

This is either 'magical' thinking or delusional thinking. The immune system is learning, is it growing and developing as your child is learning and growing and developing, therefore it will throw out some infections. It is doing it's job.

Some parents blame the nursery, others blame starting School, some blame School lunches ...but what about the breakfast at home before School? What does their breakfast consist of? Did you know most kids start School with an insulin surge? Did you know most kids eat 'ultra-processed food'.

The honest truth? If as parents we eat 'crap', do not expect your child to eat healthy food. They do what they see, not what they are told.

Start with food, give your child a solid blood sugar balanced breakfast, and don't blame the School lunches, if breakfast at home is loaded with sugar and colourings. Don't blame School lunches if your kid's after-school snack is Doritos, or fruit shoots or flavoured milk drinks.

Straight up...see it as a privilege to be the 'out-liers': the ones feeding our kids real food, giving them real play outdoors, and raising them without screens.

It takes time, energy and going against the tide. It takes building community...when did your child last play on the streets with the neighbours kids? This makes me smile (and sad as my boys are now all grown up) and reminds me, when we built the world's biggest skate board, and the boys were riding it down the street with the neighbour's kids and out came the 'grumpy man', who started to yell at them, to stop making so much noise, but the neighbour's kids grandad was having none of it...and the 'grumpy man' apologised. This 'grumpy man' now chats with my older one, both are gym buddies.

Childhood illnesses are not a death sentence, but you do want to be prepared and you do want your child's gut health resilient, populated with 'good bacteria'.

When/if your child gets an acute infection, they should be able to bounce back from it AS LONG AS THEY HAVE THE INGREDIENTS...minerals, healthy carbohydrates, protein, fats, love, playing out doors with the local kids, not on computer screens, sleep, laughter, stories etc.

Remember to raise healthy children nowadays, you have to be the 'outlier'. Healthy children are not a given anymore.

This post is not a judgment on anyone, just a post to encourage parents to invest in their children's health.

And why on earth do we need the MMRV? How many more are going to be added to the list?

If you read this far....here is more on the immune system. Grab a cuppa.

https://www.newschoolofnutrition.com/post/educating-vs-schooling-the-immune-system-part-2

23/09/2025

Do you avoid Acetaminophen (active ingredient in Paracetamol and Tylenol)?
Did you take Acetaminophen during pregnancy?
Did you give your child Acetaminophen as a newborn and/or toddler?

The news is all 'blown up' on Acetaminophen and you will be reading probably two views, AVOID it as it is causes autism 😟, or it is not harmful, continue to take it, ignore the Trump administration 🤓

As a new parent, or parent to be, this can be quite concerning. Why is no one talking about the safer options? Let's face it, there are plenty of parents who do not know that there are safer options.

....What about Rapid Relief Homeopathy? 😍 ..not to worry, we have a book for you with videos included!

https://www.newschoolofnutrition.com/product-page/rapid-relief-homeopathy-book

But let's dive in a little more, so you don't get swept away with the cortisol 'broomstick'.

A new Harvard T.H. Chan / Mount Sinai meta-analysis has reignited debate about acetaminophen (Tylenol) use in pregnancy and whether it may be linked to autism and ADHD. Shortly after, former President Trump warned pregnant women to avoid Tylenol (active ingredient Acetaminophen), a statement criticised by many experts as overreaching, given that sibling-controlled studies show little to no increased risk once family factors are accounted for.

The recent review is 'Evaluation of the evidence on acetaminophen use and neurodevelopmental disorders' (Environmental Health, 2025)

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40804730/

Then there is another article that shows, no impact of Acetaminophen on risk of Autism etc.

The sibling-control study: Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy and Children's Risk of Autism, ADHD, and Intellectual Disability (JAMA, 2024)

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38592388/

Who or what do you believe? The polarisation on such topics just creates divide and fear. The truth is Autism is rising, chronic illnesses in children are rising, BEYOND the explanation of them being linked to genetics.

Autism is a spectrum, AND NEURODIVERSITY is not a sickness. Many 'autistic' children thrive, communicate beautifully, and meet milestones in their own unique way. What raises red flags is when, the incidence of children who are unable to function, or when a child is meeting milestones, developing language, and then suddenly regresses, this is where we have to start asking questions.

A child in diapers at the age of 15yr is NOT HEALTHY, this is not NEURODIVERSE. A child head banging and chewing constantly on his/her fingers to the point that he/she is harming themselves and needs 24-7 care is NOT neurodiversity.

In my line of work, we ask...

- What about epigenetics? 😳 (nutrigemomics)

- What about the mother’s and father’s detox capabilities, toxin burden, and stress resilience?

- What about pre-conceptional nutrition and the mother’s environment during pregnancy?

- What about biochemical individuality, which these large epidemiological studies CAN'T capture?

Yes, minimise medications when possible and explore safer options for fever, coughs, colds, and flu, etc. (our Rapid Relief Homoeopathy book is a great place to start, we even cover meningitis).

But the bigger question is, what are the options if acetaminophen is used? Supporting your baby’s glutathione levels, the body’s master antioxidant, may help buffer its impact.

More on this in our New School blog on glutathione and acetaminophen https://www.newschoolofnutrition.com/post/glutathione-our-most-powerful-anti-oxidant
The conversation shouldn’t just be “Tylenol/Calpol, yes or no?” It should be, 'how do we support resilience, protect development, and respect each child’s unique biology?'

How do we educate, parents to become more aware, and to use safer 'options'?

Newborns and very young infants don’t metabolise Acetaminophen in the same way adults do. They rely more on a pathway called sulphation, which produces less of the toxic metabolite. That actually makes them somewhat protected compared to adults. UNLESS they have detox issues, which can be picked up in DNA tests. SULPHUR foods anyone?

The risk comes in if:

- Doses are too high (overdose is the #1 cause of acute liver failure in children worldwide).

- Repeated frequent dosing overwhelms their detox systems And in the UK, parents are advised to give ACETAMINOPHEN before and after jabs, surely this should be a red flag? Especially if mother's nutrition and/or health was not great during pregnancy and therefore she was also taking medications.

- Glutathione levels are low (e.g. due to malnutrition, oxidative stress, or genetic factors).

- poor microbiome health (think antibiotics during pregnancy, think antibiotics in early life)

Ask questions, do your research and don't get caught up in fear.

If you are planning to conceive, get you and your partner's nutrition 'sorted', get your DNA tests done if you can, and check your gut health, which includes the microbiome and furthermore, reduce your toxin burden...this is not to alarm you, this is to empower you. Too many children now have chronic illnesses, including autoimmune conditions.

Can't afford the tests? Just cut out 'junk' food, sleep better, remove toxins from your home, exercise, and limit screen time. Now we have young children, including toddlers, in front of computer screens or mobile phones with blue light blocking glasses....it is quite surreal, why not just remove the screen? 😞

If you want more personalised support you can book with one of my team and if you are a returning client of mine, or immediate relative, then you can also book with me.

www.khushmark.com

REMEMBER, you have the power over your body and your child's body, well until they hit that 'Bruv' phase 🙏

23/09/2025

Your brain needs total and complete darkness while you sleep at night as even a dim nightlight can harm mental and physical health.

Light exposure at night throws your body’s master clock, the suprachiasmatic nucleus, out of sync. This disrupts the sleep-wake cycle, which is crucial for regulating various bodily functions.

Even moderate light exposure during sleep has been shown to elevate heart rate and impair cardiovascular function.

A single night of exposure to dim light can even lead to increased insulin resistance, a significant risk factor for PCOS, diabetes and metabolic syndrome. This happens because the nightlight is activating the sympathetic nervous system and disrupting circadian rhythms, which include suppressing melatonin, the sleep-promoting hormone. This disruption impairs glucose metabolism, leading to the increased risk of insulin resistance.

Nightlights also affect mental health by disrupting the circadian rhythm, suppressing melatonin, and interfering with clock genes, which are crucial for mood regulation. These disruptions can increase the risk for or exacerbate conditions like depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders, highlighting the importance of maintaining darkness at night for overall psychological well-being.

PMID: 31534436, 35286195, 39145296

22/09/2025

23/08/2025

https://nexusnewsfeed.com/article/climate-ecology/new-dirty-dozen-list-warns-about-rising-pesticide-residue-in-common-produce/