This is my roundup of the best parenting books, from newborn to primary school. Everyone has a different take on the best parenting style. We’ve probably quietly judged our own parents and the parenting style of our friends. But when we become parents ourselves, we realise how hard it can be and reach for books to reassure us we’re not completely clueless.
Here are my favourite parenting books for those first few years.
Tietze’s syndrome is a painful inflammatory condition affecting the chest wall. I was diagnosed with it several years ago when I went to see my doctor about the sharp pain I felt in my chest.
The treatment recommended was patience, painkillers and anti-inflammatories. This struck me as masking the problem rather than addressing it and triggered my quest for an alternative method of treatment.
This is my favourite chickpea salad recipe. Chickpeas are a wonderful addition to any meal. They’re hearty and carry flavours well making them good for salads, soups, and curries.
If you’ve not yet tried a turmeric latte, you’re missing out.
Turmeric has been used for thousands of years in traditional Eastern medicines because of its anti-inflammatory properties making it great for a skin-healing diet. Modern science is catching up with a number of studies researching the health benefits of curcumin, which is the key active ingredient in turmeric.
Cutting harsh chemicals and using coconut oil as a body moisturiser was the key thing that cleared my daughter’s eczema. And it turns out that my experience is not unique.
If you’ve switched to a vegan diet for ethical or health reasons, then that’s great for you. But if you’ve gone vegan hoping that it will heal your acne, eczema or psoriasis, here are 3 reasons you might not be seeing results.
When I speak to people about their skin, they usually ask what they can remove from their diet to heal their acne. That’s a tiny part of the puzzle in my experience.
If you’re thinking of trying an elimination diet to heal your acne, read on to learn from my mistakes.
After a few false starts, it’s now definitely autumn. The weather is turning colder, the leaves are turning orange, and the cosy jumpers are returning to your wardrobe. Autumn is a lot of people’s favourite season, but as the temperature drops and the central heating goes on, your skin might need some help to adjust to the changing season.