These are taken from Dr Natasha Campbell-McBride's book Gut and Psychology Syndrome.
1. Fresh animal fats (from meats and dairy) and cholesterol-rich foods (particularly raw egg yolk)
2. Cold-Pressed oils Olive oil, Fish oils, Nut and seed oils
3. Onions and Garlic
4. Freshly pressed vegetable and fruit juices
5. Regular consumption of greens: parsley, dill, coriander, spring onion, spinach etc
6. Probiotics supplements and fermented foods
7. Contact with animals: horses, dogs etc. Having a pet in the family can do a lot for children's immune status.
8. Swimming: in unpolluted natural waters: lakes, rivers and sea
9. Physical activity: in the fresh air!
10. Sunlight exposure and sensible sunbathing.
- Gut Health - Immune Enhancement - Neurodevelopment The information on this site comes from more than 10 years experience in eczema, allergy and immune -related conditions. Many parents are frustrated and fed up with the limitation of conventional medicine which fails to recognise the core issues that drive these illnesses.
Friday, 9 September 2011
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Tim Howden has been practicing Mind-Body-Medicine for the last 15 years and has dedicated himself to children's natural medicine. He is the author and founder of thehealthychild.com.au which provides up to date information on natural medicine for children and treatment of specific conditions.
Tim obtained his BHSc ND at the Southern School of Natural Therapies in Melbourne and currently consults in Melbourne, Camberwell and the Yarra Valley.
He worked for several years in pharmacy as a senior naturopath and advisor on the health and safety of natural medicine. Previous to this he held the role of Programs Manager at the world renowned Gawler Foundation.
Tim currently lives in the Yarra Valley with his family and uses his spare time grown organic and bio-dynamic vegetables.