by Sheena Hendon | Apr 30, 2016 | NATURAL HEALTH
Then discover why research suggests that a combination of good nutrition with social, mental and physical activity may be more beneficial in improving or maintaining our brain function – memory, cognition and slowing down brain ageing. We will also touch on which...
by Sheena Hendon | Apr 30, 2016 | DIET & NUTRITION
With so many mixed messages around concerning nutrition and health, it can be tricky to work out just what makes a ‘balanced meal’. The good news is there’s a simple formula you can use to help give your family the balance they need for good nutrition. It’s called ‘1,...
by Sheena Hendon | Apr 30, 2016 | MENTAL HEALTH & WELLBEING
You’re not alone…. One in six New Zealanders will experience serious depression, at some time in their life. Approximately one in seven young people in New Zealand will experience a major depressive disorder before the age of 24. The Lowdown website...
by Sheena Hendon | Apr 30, 2016 | KIDS CORNER
What is it? Constipation is when your child has hard poo or does not empty their bowel regularly. There is a lot of variation in the firmness and frequency of poo in normal babies and children: breastfed babies may have a poo following each feed but some breastfed...
by Sheena Hendon | Apr 26, 2016 | KIDS CORNER
Healthy eating and meal planning for you and your family A quick guide to healthy eating Our role as parents and caregivers is to provide our children with healthy, nutritious meals. Their role is to eat it. Eat your Greens EatYourGreensHandout2015 Variety is the...