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The clinic at this present time is online ..living in Greater London, UK.

29/12/2025

Eczema, especially in children is becoming more common and food intolerance testing, may help, but that is not ROOT CAUSE medicine.

Imagine an apple 🍎

If you take a whole apple, mash it up, and inject it into the body…
The immune system reacts strongly and most likely dangerously.

But if that same apple is:
🍎 eaten
🍎chewed
🍎 digested
🍎 and processed through the gut
The immune system usually, is ‘chilled’, no aggressive reaction.

Same apple, but a very different response. 🍎
Because the immune system does not just ‘care’ what enters the body, it cares HOW it enters. 💚

The gut is designed for tolerance.
The immune system in circulation is designed for defence.
Food belongs in the gut and not in circulation. 🧡

When the gut barrier is compromised:
Partially digested food proteins can cross through, and the immune system responds to food in the WRONG place as if it were a threat.
This is not an overreaction; this is a HEALTHY response.

This is where food intolerance tests can confuse things.
These tests often reveal immune reactions to foods that are caused by GUT PERMEABILITY, rather than the food itself.

In other words, the apple is not the problem but the ‘delivery’ method is ‘compromised’.

Using the food intolerance testing approach, results in:
- long food lists
- increasing restriction
- fear around eating
- narrowing diets

Use plan B, that is repair first
- support gut integrity
- restore immune tolerance
- THEN introduce more foods

Same symptoms e.g eczema but very different approaches with different outcomes.

This is why we start with gut work first.
When the gut barrier heals:
- immune tolerance improves
- reactions clear
- food becomes nurturing again, not restrictive
- skin heals

This does NOT apply to:
- IgE food allergies
- anaphylaxis
- medically diagnosed allergies
Those are different mechanisms and need further investigation.

If you or your child has skin issues, it is usually not the food, but more, where the immune system ‘meets’ the food.

Root cause medicine heals the terrain and does not remove the ‘apple’.

All my team members offer gut tests, functional tests and work with root cause medicine.

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25/12/2025

Wishing everyone a peaceful Christmas , wherever you are in the world.

GO for a walk, get some fresh air, play some games, have a laugh, why not have a cry too!

In case your digestion needs some help...a few remedies.

NUX VOMICA: for alcohol and over eating…too many stimulants

LYCOPODIUM: for bloating and wind and that ‘un-button the jeans moment’

CARBO VEG: for heartburn and belching, needing to be fanned

PULSATILLA: for nausea from too much rich food or overeating

CHELIDONIUM: for lots of burping and belching. A wonderful remedy for the liver and gall bladder where the pain radiates to the right shoulder from the abdomen

(many more remedies in the Rapid Relief Homeopathy book.

And one of my favourite digestive bitter recipes which helps not only digestion but relieves gas and bloating as well as feeling the microbiome

eases digestive discomfort

stimulates digestion gently

relaxes the gut and reduces cramping

Warm wishes to you all.

25/12/2025

Wishing everyone a peaceful Christmas , wherever you are in the world.

GO for a walk, get some fresh air, play some games, have a laugh, why not have a cry too!

In case your digestion needs some help...a few remedies.

💥 NUX VOMICA: for alcohol and over eating…too many stimulants

💥 LYCOPODIUM: for bloating and wind and that ‘un-button the jeans moment’

💥 CARBO VEG: for heartburn and belching, needing to be fanned

💥 PULSATILLA: for nausea from too much rich food or overeating

💥 CHELIDONIUM: for lots of burping and belching. A wonderful remedy for the liver and gall bladder where the pain radiates to the right shoulder from the abdomen

(many more remedies in the Rapid Relief Homeopathy Book,
https://www.newschoolofnutrition.com/product/book-rapid-relief-homeopathy-everyday-anyday-the-rapid-way/ )

And one of my favourite digestive bitter recipes which helps not only digestion but relieves gas and bloating as well as feeling the microbiome

💚 eases digestive discomfort
💚 stimulates digestion gently
💚 relaxes the gut and reduces cramping

Warm wishes to you all.

www.khushmark.com

21/12/2025

Blood tests are in 💥💥💥

Its the winter solstice and messages are coming in, some starting a 13 day ritual ....remember your future self. If you are young, with little ones, in your 30s, do it now. Its hard to make time when the kids want your attention, but a healthy mamma is what they need. 💃💃💃

My ritual is to look after this body as much as I can. It is sad , it took a blood test marker to get me to the gym. 😑 I thought I was doing well. 😳

Honest to the G, I don't like the gym, I find it intimidating, so many mirrors and trendy new glute emphasising leggings 😁..but I have one goal for being there, that is to age with health. It is like flossing. I dont like flossing but I do it for dental health, mental health and cardiovascular health. It has become a ritual to work out, at least 3x a week.

In July, I had a surprise (shock to me) my HbA1c was 38, most people in main stream medicine will tell you , that's fine or even ignore it...but in functional/nutritional medicine this is not ok. ESPECIALLY if you are unaware and you eat well, no sugar, no junk food, but hormonal changes during peri menopause mean life style changes.

My HbA1c is now 32 which is great! Considering it has only been 6 months. I already walk one hour a day, do reformer pilates 3x per week, Kundalini yoga, no sugar, no junk food.

Its hormones, lack of muscle, being Indian.

I have learned more about cancer, metabolism, muscle mass and the link between diabetes and cancer, the repurposing of medications to 'treat' cancer. High sugar levels create INFLAMMATION. 👀

A time to self reflect, rituals or not, we still have to take control over our health and the health of our families.

The stats say this generation will out-live their children, lets not make this happen, children watch and learn from others, not do as they are told. Start with you, your health, the food on your plate, movement, nature, daylight, laughter 😍

Happy shortest day of the year...thank ful for more day light. 🌞

resistance

20/12/2025

The final part of the fever series... (if you missed them and are a mamma...then do check them out). 🤓

Remember, all remedies can be purchased from Homeopathic pharmacies,

https://www.ainsworths.com/
https://www.helios.co.uk/

For a more colourful, interactive, practical book on using Homeopathy in the home and in the clinic (if you are a practitioner) with ailments such as teething, childhood illnesses, acid reflux, indigestion etc.. and how to dose...

Invest in the Rapid Relief Homeopathy Book... 💚

https://www.newschoolofnutrition.com/product/book-rapid-relief-homeopathy-everyday-anyday-the-rapid-way/

20/12/2025

Terrain, terrain, terrain 🌲

Nourish it, feed it, nurture it, as it matters more than the 'pathogen'.

Why do some children, 'suffer' febrile convulsions? (check the previous post). 🧐

Why do some children/adults 'fall' ill and recover more slowly? 🐌

Why do some people keep 'falling' sick, time after time? 🤒

Why do some people never do any acute illnesses? 🤔

Your body does its best with the 'ingredients' available to it. A blood stream, 'sticky' with sugar COMPROMISES the terrain (not very scientific but hopefully you get the gist). 🤓

As you plan to get away or deep dive into this period of festivities, remember your terrain is not a guest, its part of you, every single day. 😍 It depends on you. Epigenetics do not have to 'switch on' dis-eases, you have agency 💪🏽, even though it may feel like you are 'swimming against the main stream narrative'.

What ingredients does your terrain need today? Mine needs sunshine 🌞

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19/12/2025

Epigenetics and the FOUR cell salts

Why does my child convulse at 39°C
but my sister’s can tolerate 41°C without an issue?

This is where epigenetics comes in.

Let’s keep this simple...
Genes are the piano
Epigenetics is the player 🎶

The piano doesn’t change. But the music can.

The same genes in different situations can create very different responses.

Illness, fever, sleep, stress, and nutrition all influence how the player plays the piano.

Fever is not just heat.
It is a ‘chemical’ signal from the immune system saying:
‘Something needs our attention.

That signal also reaches the brain.

These chemical signals like cytokines are coded by genes, and depending on the player, the signal can be a ‘tad’ strong (aka piano music loud).

One of the cytokines is IL-1β.

If the player is not well fed, not hydrated, stressed, tired, then the ‘player’ can reflect this and the fever spike may result in a convulsion.

Some children:
release this signal (IL-1β) more strongly
heat up faster
feel the fever more intensely in the brain

This is biochemical individuality.

Some children may have a ‘glitch’ in the GABA-Receptor. Which is the ‘lock’ that receives the key called GABA (the calming neurotransmitter). When this lock is slightly ‘jammed’, the message to ‘calm’ nerve cell activity is not well-received. Hence, a febrile convulsion may be experienced.

See images below the four cells salts...

If you prefer paracetamol or, if you prefer to use alternatives, or both, it is your choice; you have to feel comfortable.

Want to learn more about cell salts?
Cell salts course 40% off, until December 27th, midnight. Discount code is CHRISTMAS

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19/12/2025

Part 2

Febrile convulsions can be terrifying, but let’s shine some ‘positive’ light on this topic.

2–5% of children in the US and Western Europe experience febrile convulsions.

In the 2-5%, between 9% and one-third of first febrile convulsions are classified as complex.

In the 2-5%, about 1 in 3 children who have a febrile convulsion will have a recurrence.

In the 2-5%, 2–6% of children with febrile convulsions, go on to develop epilepsy (higher risk with complex seizures).

In the 2-5%, after a simple febrile convulsion, the risk of epilepsy is about 2–7.5%; after a complex febrile convulsion, it’s 10–20%.

💥 There is NO increased risk of death from febrile convulsions. Let’s get that clear. 💥

Febrile convulsions are not caused by how high the fever is. They are usually triggered by how quickly the temperature rises.

These convulsions occur in children between the ages of 6 months and 5 years who do not have an intracranial infection, metabolic disturbance, or a history of non-febrile seizures.

Febrile convulsions often:
⭐️ happen early in an illness
⭐️ occur with the first fever spike
⭐️ happen even with ‘moderate’ temperatures

It is about the speed, not the temperature.

Young children’s nervous systems are still developing.
Their brains are more sensitive to rapid changes, including sudden temperature shifts. They are developmental in some children.

When the temperature rises too quickly, your child’s nervous system may have a ‘wobble’, which can look like a febrile convulsion.

This does not equate to neurological damage.

⭐️ Febrile convulsions are self-limiting
⭐️ They do not cause brain damage
⭐️ They are not epileptic seizures

Most children outgrow them completely.

They look terrifying. But medically, they are usually a temporary nervous system response, not a sign of harm/damage.

This is also why fever-lowering medications do not reliably prevent febrile convulsions.

Because medication does not always stop the rate of rise.

The most important thing is not the number on the thermometer…

It is more:
- how your child is coping
- their responsiveness
- hydration
- their overall behaviour

Most seizures stop within a few minutes and do not require medication (self-limiting).
If the seizure lasts more than five minutes, call for medical help.
After the seizure, check for any injuries and ensure your child recovers. Seek urgent medical attention for serious symptoms (e.g., difficulty waking, non-blanching rash, ongoing seizure).

Tomorrow in part 3...💥

Why two children with a fever triggered by the same ‘pathogen’ may need very different support and what epigenetics has to do with it.

And how to support your child during a fever. As it is a long post already. 💚

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17/12/2025

There seems to be a theme right now, flu, coughs, colds and FEAR. I find life easier when I am empowered, but when I feel disempowered or listen to fearful media.

Here is some information on fevers and Paracetamol...and NOTE: this is not an anti-paracetamol post... 🤓

Your baby/child is hot, upset and grizzly and not eating. You go into that ‘do something’ mode. You reach for Paracetamol (aka Calpol, Tylenol)

Paracetamol is often described as a medications that ‘treats’ a fever.

A fever is the body’s healing response. 💥

Heat (fever) helps slow down viruses and helps immune cells work faster. 🔥

It’s an INTENTIONAL HEALING response.

Paracetamol doesn’t remove the virus. It suppresses the fever via. the brain, lowering your child’s temperature set-point.
So the temperature comes down.

The immune system is doing it’s best to deal with the virus...in the meantime, the Paracetamol must be detoxified by the liver.

This is normal biology, as the body can’t have a ‘toxin’ hanging around, whatever the medication.

One of the liver’s key ingredients for detoxifying Paracetamol is glutathione.

Glutathione is one of the body’s most important antioxidants.

It helps protect cells from oxidative stress and supports immune balance.

When glutathione is being used up, there are ‘trade-offs’. A young child’s glutathione levels are on the lower side already, as the body is still developing, including the detox system.

There is temporarily less glutathione available for other jobs, such as managing inflammation and supporting recovery, whilst ‘mopping’ up the Paracetamol.

Meanwhile, if the immune process has not managed to deal with the virus sufficiently, the body may raise a fever again, or the fever just lingers, or comes and goes....
..because the body is still doing its work, it is dealing with the ‘threat’ aka the virus.

Understanding what the body is doing is empowering. It provides a sense of ease.

Why not allow your child’s fever to run its course, providing your child with plenty of cuddles, skin-to-skin contact, fluids, sleep/rest, soothing stories, soothing tone?

And see how she/he goes.

If you use Paracetamol, so be it, no judgment. Making informed choices does not mean it has to be black and white; it is about understanding your choices.

Tomorrow in part 2...

Have you considered other options...to support your child’s fever in response to a pathogen?

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