Recent Articles in Fit kids

National Salt Awareness Week
Mar 26, 2012

New research by Consensus Action on Salt and Health (CASH) and the Association of London Environmental Health Managers (ALEHM) for National Salt Awareness Week 2012 reveals massive differences in the salt and fat content between takeaway pizzas and those purchased from supermarkets.

Kiwiherb Organic Marshmallow & Mullein Syrup
Feb 22, 2012

Some coughs just seem to last forever and don't respond to OTC medicines. Anne Coates tried Kiwiherb Organic Marshmallow & Mullein Syrup and found immediate relief.

OXY range for problem skin
Feb 12, 2012

Many peopel suffer from skin problems during adolescence. OXY has a nnew and updated range of products to combat spots and oily skin. One of our younger members tested OXY out.

Treating head lice
Jan 31, 2012

Nurse consultant Christine Brown gives her golden rules for head lice managment.

Cherrygood chilled cherry juice
Jan 16, 2012

Sales of Cherrygood have more than doubled after research revealed the health benefits of Montmorency cherries. Now Cherrygood has launched a chilled version. Anne Coates is accustoming herself to a new and distinctive taste – and Harriet has been helping her.

Baby Yoga
Dec 29, 2011

Download a free guide to yoga with your baby produced by Persil Non-Bio and Comfort Pure, created by baby yoga instructor Nadia Narrain.

First Aid at your fingertips
Dec 14, 2011

The British Red Cross is giving an early Christmas present to smartphone users around the world with the launch of its debut first aid app.

Get your child's eyes tested!
Dec 2, 2011

Vision Express has been campaigning to make parents more aware of the importance of eye tests for children after new research revealed that two in five children have undiagnosed sight issues. As Anne Coates discovered, problems with eyesight can have far-reaching implications.

Drinkaware parents campaign
Oct 17, 2011

Have you spoken with your children about alcohol? The Drinkaware campaign suggests you should so so before your children hit their teens when they are more susceptible to peer pressure. We have some key statisitcs and a free copy of their leaflet to download.

Winter flu
Oct 4, 2011

For most people flu is an unpleasant but not serious complaint but last year over 600 people died from the illness. Good hygiene helps prevent the spread of the germs as does the flu jab for high risk people.

National Eczema Week
Sep 10, 2011

This year during National Eczema Week running from 10 to 18 September, the National Eczema Society are promoting their campaign Hand in Glove – the ECZperience and we have Dr Chris Steele's top tips for sufferers.

New junior products from E45
Aug 24, 2011

E45 is a well known and trusted formula. Olivia Coates has been trying out three new products in the range: Junior Foaming Bath Milk, Junior Hand and Body Wash and Junior Moisturisiing Lotion. Each of these is great for children who have sensitive skin or eczema.