Children who use their mobile phone ‘excessively’ are more likely to suffer from restlessness, poor sleep, stress and fatigue. These are the findings of a study at Sahlgren’s Academy in Gothenburg. The study looked at the lifestyles of 21 subjects, aged between 14-20 years of age. The researchers found that those children who reported using [...]

 
Growing Up With Chiropractic
 
Tim Errington BSc DC
Marbella Chiropractic
 
A healthy body and mind is the greatest gift that a parent can give their child. But childhood can be a dangerous place, and accidents and postural distortions can be the cause of terrible problems later on if they are not treated early enough.
You are probably unlikely to [...]

 
Parents have been warned of the effects of food additives on their children’s behaviour after new research found a possible link to hyperactivity. A Food Standards Agency (FSA) study of 300 random children found they behaved impulsively and lost concentration after consuming a drink containing additives. The Food Commission called on food manufacturers to voluntarily [...]

 
A study at Stanford University found that children preferred the taste of food if they believed it came from McDonald’s. Sixty-three children, aged between three and five were given five different types of food, either wrapped in plain packaging or in McDonald’s packaging. In every case the food wrapped in McDonald’s packaging won the taste [...]

                                     
 
It is common knowledge that children’s diets strongly influence their health. Poor diets can lead to obesity, diabetes and other diet related diseases. Now the first UK study of its kind has shown children’s diets can significantly affect their academic achievements.
 
  Chineham Park Primary School in the UK has a history of underachievement and low [...]

The Perfect Ancient Remedy for Mothers.
Natural, healing Emu Oil

Emu Oil Well are producing Maternity Kits which are now on sale at their website. These kits provide new mothers will all they need to help themselves feel good, get their health and beauty back on track and get a little bit of pampering.
The Maternity [...]

Children can best be helped to gain competence and satisfaction through sport by supportive parents and coaches having a fuller understanding of the nature of the changes they experience. They grow and mature, in a psychological, physical and emotional sense, at times and rates which are predetermined. From this we can map out distinct general [...]

Food For Thought!
It is common knowledge that children’s diets strongly influence their health. Poor diets can lead to obesity, diabetes and other diet related diseases. Now the first UK study of its kind has shown children’s diets can significantly affect their academic achievements.
Chineham Park Primary School in the UK has a history of underachievement [...]

Ensure that children eat a healthy breakfast each day. Breakfast really is the most important meal of the day. It boosts the metabolism and improves the concentration throughout the day. Encourage children to eat a healthy breakfast low in [...]

When’s your birthday?

Picture the scene, a mum watching her children play competitive sport. Lots of energy and endeavour on display but few scoring chances to excite the crowd, losing a little interest, she glances at the match programme and notes an unexpected fact in the player details section. [...]