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Healthy Kids: Our Kids Health
These days' keeping your kids healthy is a big job! With all the information available on what we should and should not be giving our kids it can be just plain overwhelming. Do I vaccinate my child? Is aspartame safe? Is MSG the reason my child is suffering from migraines? Is my overweight child truly at risk?
It just all seems too much after a while and we tend to become desensitized and over inundated with information; and if we add to that the fact that fast foods, soft drinks, candy and all sorts of unhealthy foods abound, what is a parent to do? How do we sort out all the good and bad stuff out there within reach of our children? How do we get our family to cooperate once we decide what to do? How do we begin and, better yet, how do we sustain a healthy diet and how do we decide what to give and not give our children? After all, it seems that for every study out there telling you not to vaccinate, there are several others that encourage you to do so. The trick is to sort out the information and use your best judgment to make the best decision for your children's health and well being. As most parents, I want the best for my child and in today's world that means staying informed about what is beneficial for my child and what isn't. My goal is to give my daughter the best start I possibly can in life and that includes good nutrition, exercise, a chemical free lifestyle and lots of love. Our family lives in a chemical free home, we use chemical free products and we eat organic. In my own quest to live as holistically and healthy as possible, I will be sharing with you all the valuable knowledge I gain along the way in the hope that you will find the information useful and to help you sort out the facts so you can make a better decision as to what to do for your family. Below you will find an array of information, links and articles that I have found to be helpful in promoting healthy living in my own family's life.
ArticlesInitially discovered by Japanese pediatrician, Tomisaku Kawasaki, Kawasaki disease (also known as KD, mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome or Kawasaki syndrome), is characterized by swelling of the blood vessels throughout the body. Typically affecting infants and children under five years old who are of Korean or Japanese decent. What Every Parent Needs to Know About Kawasaki Disease Hand, foot and mouth disease (or HFMD) is a common, contagious childhood virus caused by contact with the stool of a person infected with HFMD or by fomites (disease-causing germs found on objects). Hand, foot, and mouth disease is most commonly contracted by children under the age of ten, but it is possible for older children and even adults to be stricken with the virus. What is Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease? Nosebleeds, most kids get them but why do they happen, how do you control them and how can you prevent them from reoccuring. Nosebleeds at a Quick Glance Strep throat is one of the most frequent infections that affect children and teens aging from 5 to 15 years old. It is also one of the most over looked illnesses by parents. What you Need to Know about Strep Throat So what's all the hub bub about Bisphenol A (BPA)? BPA acts as an environmental estrogen and once it is ingested it can disrupt proper hormone functioning, alter genes and interfere with normal physical and behavioral development. And recent studies suggest that BPA is linked to a host of childhood disorders. A Closer Look at Bisphenol A (BPA) What does arscenic, bisphenol A and phthalates, herbicides and VOC's have in common? They can all be found at your local CHILDREN'S PLAYGROUND! Yup we have come along way from the days of cement and metal but it may not be all that good. 'Green' is great but certainly not at the expense of our children's health. Check out Lynn Stratton's latest article Child's Play Can Be Harmful to Their Health In 1983, one in 10,000 children was diagnosed with autism. Today, 1 child in 150 develops autism, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Why? Is their really a connection between Autism and Vaccines? Are vaccines really safe or should you be concerned about vaccine reactions? Get the facts Vaccinate Early, and Often! An all natural first aid kit……..HMMMM……. I hadn't really put too much thought into it. Until the other day when I was digging through our first aid kit, also known as our 'boo boo bag' for antibiotic ointment for our daughter. It struck me that we generally do not medicate our daughter, so what was I doing heading for your everyday antibiotic ointment? Putting Together an All Natural 'Boo Boo' Bag for Your Child Childhood obesity has become an epidemic! Is your child at risk? Studies show that over the past three decades the childhood obesity rate has more than doubled for preschool children aged 2-5 years and adolescents aged 12-19 years, and it has more than tripled for children aged 6-11 years. Childhood Obesity What Are the Consequences? Ear tubes and ear infections, it seems like almost every kid today has gone down this path. The question is why so many ear infections? Can we take preventative action? And ultimately are ear tubes the answer? To Tube or Not to Tube, that is the question…and everything you need to know about ear infections in children So what's for snack? Good question and snack time is probably one of the more difficult times to figure out what in the world to feed your kids? I learned from the best, my mom! Sneaky Snacks, Erector Sets and Petite Pizzas We all know how painful a bee sting can be and how it can be a scary experience for your child, but as with most things bee stings are a part of life especially in the spring and fall. Of course the best action to take in regards to bees or any stinging insects in prevention. Learn what to do to prevent bee stings and what to do when you can't. Bee Stings: Don't Let the Bees Mistake Your Child For a Flower Trying to make sure that what we feed our children will make them healthy instead of sick is difficult enough today, what with acres of junk foods in every supermarket and fast food restaurants on nearly every corner. But it is made even more difficult when our attempts to keep our kids safe are deliberately thwarted by the food industry itself, in the name of profits. The Hidden Danger in Your Children's Food It's mid summer, it's hot and humid and your child has just broken out into a red, bumpy rash that seems to be causing a bit of discomfort. So what is it and what should you do? Prevention, the Best Defense Against Heat Rash Are you looking for additional resources for Kids Health? Check out my Resources page.
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Articles -Hay Fever and Summer Allergy Season -Reconciling the Facts on Separation Anxiety -Vets and Vaccines: The Untold Story -High Fructose Corn Syrup: "Well, you know what they say...." -A Closer Look at Bisphenol A (BPA) -Child's Play Can Be Harmful to Their Health
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