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Let’s talk about teeth

Jun 11, 2016 by Hélène Serfontein Leave a Comment

Dr. Louisa Piek is a practicing dentist and mom of three children – ages 9, 7 and 5. She very kindly agreed to answer some questions about kids’ teeth and dental health for us all. The following very relevant information on tooth development and dental care for children was compiled and written by Dr. Piek. […]

Why Epsom salt baths?

Nov 5, 2015 by Hélène Serfontein 4 Comments

Epsom salts are magnesium sulphate (or sulfate). They dissolve easily in water and are readily absorbed through the skin. Taking a bath with Epsom salts is an easy way to supplement the body, and relatively harmless. Epsom salt baths are used to calm and soothe the body and mind, help detoxify neurodevelopmental toxins such as […]

The importance of Vitamin A

Sep 28, 2015 by Hélène Serfontein 3 Comments

Vitamin A is vital for growing children. This vitamin helps with vision development, healthy eyes and night vision. It is necessary to build strong tooth enamel. Sufficient Vitamin A stores help the immune system to function properly. Vitamin A needs healthy levels of proteins and iron in the body to be absorbed. The vitamin is […]

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