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As creature of habits, we have become used to certain foods in our diet and quite often when for health reasons we have to make major changes to this familiar routine we feel a little lost.

For centuries liquorice (glycyrrhiza glabra) has been labelled the ‘cure all’ herb for acute health conditions.

Children trust their parents, they count on them to assist them with all areas of their life, with encouragement, broken toys, injuries, meals, hugs and so much more. They also entrust them to care about their health and wellbeing.

It’s five o’clock in the evening and baby’s face is red and his knees are drawn up. He is inconsolable with loud piercing cries filling the air, but there is more. Your two year old is in full temper tantrum mode; she’s on the floor, legs waving, face contorted with rage and frustration and you feel, well stressed- stressed to the max!

There is always that moment in time when you have a growing family that first aid help is needed.

There are 5 basic tips to help you kids make healthier food choices. Read about the 5 ways to educate your kids about food. It is never too early to explain to your kids about the part food plays in their well-being.

What our children eat is in the spotlight as New Zealand faces a growing child obesity epidemic. Here is a healthy food guide for children to take to school, along with hints on helping kids make healthier choices.

Asthma • As soon as you witness the breathing difficulty emerge, get them to suck ice. • Ice grabs the stringy mucous and helps open the airways. • There’s always a cow’s milk and wheat allergy, any food that produces mucous affects asthmatics.

The main issue is the philosophical difference between midwives and obstetricians. Midwives view pregnancy and the natural process of birthing as a normal part of life’s passage. They rely on their intuitive skills, hands, eyes and ears plus hearts, whereas obstetricians believe their technology to be more accurate, effective and reliable than any human can be.