Conventional wisdom, supported by scientific research, advocates breastfeeding as the superior method of infant feeding. Unfortunately, in some case, breastfeeding can become a challenge for both child and mum. Events such as forceps or ventouse delivery, traumatic birth, intrauterine pressure etc. can create abnormal tension in the newborn body that can affect the ability of the child to properly latch on and or swallow. Osteopathic treatment can help to resolve abnormal and undue Continue Reading
Our Second Brain
The saying “trust your gut instinct” is not just a metaphorical expression describing the connection between gut and brain. Just as your brain can send butterflies to your stomach, your gut can relay its state of calm or alarm to the brain. The intimate and bidirectional connection between the gut and the brain is a highly researched and studied subject. As Hippocrates stated already in 460 BC “All illnesses begin in the gut”. Well, current scientific research seams to validate this. This Continue Reading