Recent Articles in Fit kids

Infuse: Herbal Teas to Cleanse, Nourish and Heal
Apr 15, 2016

Herbal teas are a great way to keep you and your family healthy. A new book, Infuse: Herbal Teas to Cleanse, Nourish and Heal by Paula Grainger and Karen Sullivan, is packed full delicious and innovative caffeine-free herb tea recipes which harness the power of nature’s most potent healing ingredients. Medical Herbalist Paula Grainger shares her pick of the top five infusions for parents and kids.

KIT & COCO – No to Head Lice & Eggs
Apr 6, 2016

New term back at school and the war against head lice is unremitting. KIT & COCO has launched its head lice and nits (eggs) treatment and prevention range that boasts highly effective plant-based active ingredients to free little heads from the tiny pests, comfortably. Anne Coates tried out the Head Lice and Nits Complete Treatment Kit.

 

No Smoking Day 2016
Mar 9, 2016

The No Smoking Day campaign offers resources and support for people to give up smoking. An added incentive is improving the health of other people in your family. Second hand smoke can increase you child's chances of tooth decay, according to research by British Dental Health Foundation.

How to reduce your sugar intake
Mar 8, 2016

We all know that we have to reduce how much sugar we eat for a healthier life. However many foods have hidden sugars. Doctor Sally Norton, founder of VavistaLife, gives you the lowdown on how food producers disguise how much sugar is actually in a food item.

World Hearing Day 2016
Mar 3, 2016

This year’s World Hearing Day (3 March 2016) is raising awareness of the impact of childhood hearing loss worldwide. MED-EL, a leading provider of hearing implant systems, is supporting World Hearing Day with the launch of a new video, Through the ears of a child. Here MED-EL explain the typical signs of hearing loss and whether the child may be a candidate for a cochlear implant.

Weight Maintenance Eating Fruit and Vegetables
Jan 28, 2016

Eating fruit and vegetables that contain high levels of flavonoids could help maintain a healthy weight - according to research from the University of East Anglia (UK) and Harvard University (US). So make sure apples, pears and berries are on your shopping list.

 

Understanding Vitamin D
Oct 19, 2015

Understanding vitamin D – could your child be deficient? During Vitamin D Awareness Week (19 to 25 October) there is no better time to get to grips with the importance of this vitamin for child and adult health. Dr David Mantle, medical adviser at nutrition brand Pharma Nord, gives some advice. Plus there's a special discount for our readers.

 

Rid Soft Toys of Germs
Sep 19, 2015

Whether it's just day to day love from their little owners or being a constant companion during illness, most soft toys are harbingers of a range of bacteria. Dettol have offered a Care for Your Bear Guide and an Anti-bacterial Laundry Cleanser which kills 99.9 per cent of bacteria. 

Febrile Seizures
Sep 11, 2015

In a recent survey, two thirds of parents said they had never been taught to recognise or treat the most common type of seizures in young children. One in 20 children will have a febrile seizure, yet many parents don’t know what they are and said they would not be confident about what to do if one happened. The British Red Cross is launching a new video on the topic in advance of World First Aid Day.

Back to School – Head Lice
Aug 25, 2015

Back to school often means the return of unwelcome visitors – head lice. Being prepared and taking precautionary steps helps limit the problem, writes Anne Coates.

Make sure you get your children's eyes tested
Aug 22, 2015

The College of Optometrists has found that many primary school children are missing out on vision screening. With thousands of children across the country potentially missing out on an important check for vision defects, the College of Optometrists is urging parents and carers to be aware of the signs their child may have a vision problem and when to take them to their local optometrist. They've also produced an infographic showing key eyesight milestones and top tips.

PHD Sunscreen
Aug 12, 2015

If you've ever struggled to apply sunscreen to your back and hard to reach places, PHD Sunscreen with its Never Miss a Spot™ wand technology is perfect, as Anne Coates discovered.