‘Desperate families need better help’ with tongue tie’
Services for babies with breastfeeding problems because of tongue tie need to be improved, a parenting charity says. The condition, which…
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Dysphagia (swallowing problems)
Swallowing Dysphagia is the medical term for swallowing difficulties. Some people with dysphagia have problems swallowing certain foods or liquids, while others…
Strawberries and Reflux
What’s in a Strawberry? Strawberries are a good source of vitamin C and manganese. They are also a very good source of dietary fibre,…
Breastfed babies ‘are more cranky and cry more’
Not all cries are about hunger, experts advise.New mums should be advised that it is normal for their baby to cry…
Odynophagia (pain when swallowing)
Pain on swallowing food and fluids, a symptom often due to disease of the Oesophagus. The pain may stem from the…
Apples and Reflux
What’s in an Apple? Vitamin A, Folate, Vitamin E, Potassium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Selenium. Also contains small amounts of iron, manganese, copper and zinc. Apple nutrients are mostly found in the skin!…
Onions…and…Feet!
It may initially sound like an unlikely combination, but feet and onions are synonymous in forming an alternative cure for Upper…
Cows’ milk allergy in young going undiagnosed, claims charity
The charity Allergy UK is calling for more awareness of cows’ milk allergy, after a report revealed nearly half of children…
Pears and Reflux
What’s in an Pear? Pears are a mild, sweet fruit with a fibrous centre. They are rich in important antioxidants, flavonoids and…
What is disgust reflex?
Following the insightful and very heart warming article written by Dawn, one of our reflux Ambassadors; about her son Dexter’s food…