Health

This health section provides information for you and your family - to help keep yours and your children's health in great condition and quickly combat any illnesses that may come your way.

Our articles are researched and written by health professionals - and the content is unbiased, informative and up-to-date. We overview the causes, signs, symptoms, services & remedies of most NZ child health issues ---allergies --- skin rashes or conditions --- fevers --- infections --- stomach bugs --- immunization --- winter ailments --- and other childhood illnesses; health issues possibly affecting Mum and Dad; natural health; naturopathic advice, and links to relevant Ministry of Health web pages.  

Kiwi Families......keeping kiwi families healthy

Topic Manager		Expert Advice		Skin Care
Paula is a registered nurse and midwife and the mum of three lovely girls.  If you can't find what you need on site, drop us a line and she will add it to the website.		Every Health Article has been written or reviewed by a Registered Nurse		Due to an ever growing number of enquiries, we've started a Skin Care Suppliers table. Feel free to email us details of your recommended Skin Care brand or Supplier.

Allergies		Contraception		ENT & Respiratory		Health Professionals
We cover the most common allergies and related issues like asthma and eczema.		We will provide you with factual advice on the different methods of Contraception available in New Zealand.		Ears, noses, throats and lungs - all areas prone to infections in children		How each type of health professional can help your family

Immunisation or  Immunization		Natural Health		Other Illnesses		Rashes/Skin Conditions
How to get your child immunised and the arguments for and against so doing		For when you'd prefer to try something besides mainstream medicine		Emergency checklists, fevers and assorted other childhood health issues		Help in identifying rashes and skin conditions and advice on what to do to ease the discomfort

Stomach Bugs		Winter Ailments		Women's Health		Men's Health
How to avoid those nasty bugs, and what to do if vomiting and diarrhoea hit your family.		How to cope with all those colds, coughs and flu in your family.		Find information and advice on women's issues you and your family may face.		Find information and advice on men's issues you and your family may face.

                              

Drugs, Alcohol & Smoking		Let's Stay Healthy		Naturopath -Eric Bakker		Naturopath - Tracy Harris
We will provide you with factual advice on the drug and alcohol  issues you and your family may face.		We will provide you with advice on how to stay healthy with articles on: Exercise Time Out Diet Hygiene Supplements Menopause		Read articles from Eric Bakker,  renowned Naturopath, on health issues affecting women and children.		Read articles from Tracy Harris, Naturopath and Herbalist, on health issues affecting women and children

 

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Please note that Kiwi Families is not intended to replace individualised, specialist advice that you receive from your doctor and other health professionals. 

 

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