How To Solve Weight Issues in Children In 2006, 3.3% of children and teens were underweight.[1] Though this number was on the downward trend, another troubling statistic was on the rise and continues to grow. One in three American children and teens are currently overweight or obese. This means that Read more…
Alfalfa is more than just a food for cattle. Indeed, the health benefits of alfalfa have been used around the world for almost 1500 years. It has long been used as an herbal remedy for numerous ailments and illnesses.
We personally use an organic alfalfa formulation that has been around for over 50 years. It is made with a little bit of spearmint, which gives it a yummy taste when crushed or made into a tea. [view Alfalfa product page]
I suppose you could go out and (more…)
While a candida cleanse and gut bacteria reset can be beneficial for everyone, it can be a daunting endeavor. It is not for the faint of heart. Most folks won’t even attempt this unless there is a strong felt need.
The typical American diet and overuse of prescription antibiotics create a breeding ground for candida albicans. It’s not hard to discover if your teenager might have this issue going (more…)
The struggle to heal teen acne is real, and I get that.
I was 19 years old when i remember standing in front of the mirror in my college dorm room, tempted to pick up a razor and take it to my offending skin. To that point, I had already struggled with acne for years. (more…)
Tummy aches and nausea happen quite often in childhood. That’s a fact. Kids are presented with a lot of junk food, candy-coated options now a days. Combine those options with very little self control, and you can end up with a big stomach ache. Stomach soothing herbal remedies can be your child’s quick ticket back to the land of peace! (more…)
An inordinate amount of kids today struggle with learning challenges. ADD, ADHD, and Autism have all been on the rise in the last few decades. While medication still remains the most common prescription, it comes with a bunch of unwanted side effects and tends to make the problem worse in the long run.
The great news is that nutrition remedies for learning challenges can prove very successful. And these only come with side benefits! There are many things you can do at home for your child that can aid their learning this year. Try some or all of the ideas below. (more…)
STRESS.
On the positive side, stress can help you accomplish amazing things or meet important deadlines. Leap tall buildings in a single bound…almost.
But too much of it, and we begin to feel overwhelmed…agitated…and frustrated.
We’ve all been on both sides of it.
But what do you do when you feel over-stressed? What is your personal stress-relief program?
This past year for us felt as though someone backed up a truckload of stress and dumped it heavy on our heads. (more…)
I hope the title of this post gets your attention, because how you approach your child’s health really does matter. And for those families looking to change the direction of your child’s health–this post could make all the difference for you.
So what does your child’s health have to do with a nuclear blast anyway? (more…)
With so many children today struggling with their weight, more parents are looking for ways to help them. And that is a wonderful trend. However, when it comes to dieting with kids, we can enable either success or utter failure depending on how we approach it.
This listing of Do’s And Don’ts will help you lay the foundation for a successful weight loss strategy for your kids. (more…)
Eczema, at its core, is an inflammatory reaction of the skin. It can take various forms in each child and can even be caused by a variety of things–allergies, yeast overgrowth issues, etc. Kids with severe eczema often struggle with excessive itching, even to the point of bleeding.
In the medical industry, many doctors will tell you that there’s no known cure and prescribe all manor of creams and steroids to control the itching and the inflammation. They try to help you manage the symptoms and reduce the severity of those symptoms. Unfortunately, these methods often lead only to temporary relieve.
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