Iron is a mineral that is necessary for our bodies to function properly. Most of the iron in our body is found in the blood as haemoglobin, which is a protein used to carry oxygen to the body’s tissues. There are broadly two types of iron: heme and nonheme iron. Heme iron is derived from the breakdown of haemoglobin and is only found in animal products. Plant-based iron is referred…
Constipation in children is a common problem and usually temporary. It is treatable with diet and lifestyle changes. However, the condition itself can be quite painful for the child and heart-breaking for the parent when the child is in tears. What is constipation in children? It is a condition where the child may have fewer than two bowel movements in a week or bowel movements with stools that are hard,…
Bedwetting is common in children. In most cases, they outgrow or manage most bladder control problems without health complications. But accidental bedwetting is traumatic, and causes emotional distress and poor self-esteem for the child as well as frustration for families. Moreover, bladder control problems can sometimes lead to bladder or kidney infections (UTIs). Bedwetting that is never treated during childhood can last into the teen years and adulthood, causing emotional…
These days, the mention of any healthy food comes with the suffix “free”. I mean sugar-free, fat-free, caffeine-free, pesticide-free, cholesterol-free and so on. Now, the latest in the line is the gluten-free diet. With all the information floating around from apparently credible sources, it must be great, right? If you are thinking of going gluten-free, take an informed decision. What’s good for one person may not work the same way…
Ear infections in children is a common issue. In this post, we cover the following: what is an ear infection, how to spot the symptoms, how to tell if your child has an ear infection, and the causes for one. It also explores why children are more prone to ear infections than adults, how a doctor diagnoses a middle ear infection, what treatments are recommended, and how long it will…