Children's Health
Even if your child is eating a healthy diet, it’s difficult to measure the nutrients they are receiving due to our depleted soils and the over-processing of foods. It’s an even bigger challenge to maintain children’s health when they eat away from home, at school, a friend’s house, or from fast food restaurants.
Childhood Obesity
Childhood obesity has reached epidemic proportions in this country. In fact, the statistics on childhood obesity tell us that 1 in 5 children today are either overweight or obese. Childhood type II diabetes has also risen to an all-time high. Today 1 out of 4 overweight children is diagnosed with childhood type II diabetes.
Research shows there are two main root causes for this increasing problem facing American children and their parents.
- Let’s address the 1st cause - which is diet. Did you know that the average American child consumes approximately 15 pounds of sugar per month? Not only is sugar at the root of obesity, but it is the direct cause for the increase of type II diabetes.
- The second root cause is, of course, lack of exercise. Did you know the average child watches 37 hours of TV or video games per week? The abuse of TV and childhood obesity go hand in hand.
Calcium and Vitamin D3 Deficiency
Another real concern is many of our children are deficient in calcium and vitamin D3, which is very alarming. If a person does not reach peak bone mass between ages 1-30, they will be at a very high risk of osteoporosis later in life. Many of our children and teens are drinking sodas on a daily basis, which is a big problem because the phosphoric acid in all sodas pulls and leaches calcium from the bones. Orthopedic surgeons are projecting a 400% increase in osteoporosis by 2015.
High Blood Pressure and Elevated Cholesterol
We are now seeing children being diagnosed with high blood pressure and elevated cholesterol. You may be surprised to hear that plaque can start to build up inside arteries as early as 3 years old! When autopsies were performed on young 19-year-old soldiers, they discovered the beginning stages of arteriosclerosis. Traditional doctors are now beginning to prescribe cholesterol lowering drugs to children. The real root of this problem is the amount of fake fats, HYDROGENATED OILS, our kids are consuming. We must remove hydrogenated oil from our children’s diet.
Omega 3 fatty acids are important for brain health and immune function
The DNA Miracles Omega 3 contains ideal amounts of specific omega 3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA), which support your child’s brain health and immune function. While most other nutrients – vitamins and minerals, for example – can be synthesized or produced by the body, certain omega-3s (including EPA and DHA) cannot, therefore it is essential to get them in your diet. Children need ample amounts of omega-3 fatty acids to support their developing brain and immune health. According to the American Dietetic Association and the Dietician’s of Canada, 9 out of 10 children are deficient in the essential fatty acids EPA and DHA.
Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, or someone who just really loves children, I hope you’ll do your part to help educate our kids to make better choices. The formative years of a child’s health cannot be replaced. What a child does now can, and will, affect them the rest of their lives.
We can make a difference - one child at a time!
Dr. Sheryl Recommends These Natural Supplements to help naturally support children’s health
nutraMetrix DNA Miracles Isotonix® Multivitamin Plus
- Provides strong antioxidant defense
- Supports optimal immune functions
- Supports healthy eyes, heart and brain development
- Promotes healthy nervous system
- Promotes healthy sensory development
Happy Kids, Happpy Mom
“My daughter absolutely loves these vitamins! They taste great and she always asks for more, although we don’t give her more but she looks forward to starting her morning off with them. I love the peace of mind that she is getting nutrients she needs with the isotonix delivery system with out binders and fillers like other vitamins on the market. Would highly recommend these especially for picky eaters like mine who don’t get all of their nutrition through food alone".
"We love this multi so much. My one year old is MTHFR so I make sure all her supplements are methylated. One of the reasons I love this so much. She loves the taste and it looks like orange juice".
Dr. Sheryl Duchess , N.D., M.H., Certified Naturopathic Doctor, Certified Master Herbalist, Public Speaker, Educator
Dr. Sheryl is a certified naturopathic doctor who is dedicated to educating and helping people find a more natural approach to wellness. She explains the root cause of disease and shares the secrets of a naturopath through her wellness course, videos, and mentoring opportunities.
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